No musical knowledge necessary. The songs will be examined for their rich harmonic colorations, use of Latin and ethnic rhythms, and words from some of the finest lyricists of the day. Discussion will also focus on their decline and demise with the musical and societal changes of the 1950s and as rock and roll began its dominance in American culture. 103 Kenneth Mitchell Sec. No previous musical background required.
Work includes reading and listening assignments.
The origins, structure, history and music of the sitar. Practical aspects of sitar playing such as maintenance of the instrument, scales and tuning, techniques of performance, theory of ragas, raginals and thals, and the structure of melody will be covered as well as comparisons of the styles of prominent musicians and northern and southern Indian classical music. Same as L27 Music 1272.