The Complete History Of Music, Part 1: Antiquity & Medieval

The origins of Western music taught through examples, conversation, and context. Learn about medieval music composers.

What you'll learn

In this course, students will learn about the earliest forms of music made by humans (that we know about), and how it became what we know as music now.

Students will learn how Gregorian Chant works, how it is notated, and how it was used in the medieval area in worship.

Students will learn how traveling bards and troubadours went town-to-town using music to convey the news of the day.

Requirements

Students should be enthusiastic about music, but do not need to be producers or musicians. No prior experience is needed, and students do not need to be able to read music or have any special software.

Description

** UDEMY BESTSELLER **Welcome to the COMPLETE HISTORY OF MUSIC, PART 1! This class is for anyone who has wondered about the origins of music, how it came to be, and where it came from. If you've ever looked at a medieval instrument, and wondered how it was played, this course is for you. If you've ever watched an episode of Game of Thrones and wondered about the music, this class is for you. If you've ever wanted to learn how they come up with music for video games like Skyrim, Zelda (any of them), or anything else set in a medieval-esque world, this class is for you.100% Answer Rate! Every single question posted to this class is answered within 24 hours by the instructor. Topics Covered: Music of Antiquity"Early" MusicMusic of Mesopotamia Early music instruments: Harps and LyresThe origins of music notationMusic in Ancient Greek cultureMusic in Greek philosophyMusic in the early Christian churchGregorian ChantSacred and Secular musicBoethiusPathagorasHexachordsThe Guidoian HandPoetry in Music of the Medieval periodHildegard Von BingenVersusGoliard SongsMinstrelsBardsTroubadoursMotetsAnd much, much more!Dr. Allen is a university music professor and is a top-rated Udemy instructor. In 2017 Star Tribune Business featured him as a "Mover and a Shaker," and he is recognized by the Grammy Foundation for his music education classes. While a lot of history courses focus on memorization, this is a course for those interested in immersing themselves in the music and culture. You won't find lists of dates to memorize here - this class is designed to be fun and enjoyable.This is the first part of a multiple-course series. In this course, we will focus the entire course on the Antiquity and Medieval Periods. By the end of this course, if you follow along, you will be ready to move on to the Renaissance period - coming in part 2!Please click the "Take This Course" button so you can start learning about the history of music TODAY!** I guarantee that this course is the most thorough music history course available ANYWHERE on the market - or your money back (30 day money back guarantee) **Closed captions have been added to all lessons in this course.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Praise for Courses by Jason Allen:⇢  "It seems like every little detail is being covered in an extremely simple fashion. The learning process becomes relaxed and allows complex concepts to get absorbed easily. My only regret is not taking this course earlier." - M. Shah⇢  "Great for everyone without any knowledge so far. I bought all three parts… It's the best investment in leveling up my skills so far.." - Z. Palce⇢  "Excellent explanations! No more or less than what is needed." - A. Tóth⇢  "VERY COOL. I've waited for years to see a good video course, now I don't have to wait anymore. Thank You!" - Jeffrey Koury⇢  "I am learning LOTS! And I really like having the worksheets!" - A. Deichsel⇢  "The basics explained very clearly - loads of really useful tips!" - J. Pook⇢  "Jason is really quick and great with questions, always a great resource for an online class!" M. Smith––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Students who register for this course will receive ongoing exclusive content and discounts to all future classes in the series. 

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Copyright Information

Lecture 3 List of Musical Examples Used in this Course

Lecture 4 Asking Questions

Lecture 5 What is "Western" music history?

Section 2: The Beginnings

Lecture 6 What is Antiquity?

Lecture 7 "Early" Music

Lecture 8 Mesopotamia

Lecture 9 Early Instruments: Harps and Lyres

Lecture 10 The Beginnings of Notation

Section 3: Ancient Greece

Lecture 11 Music in Ancient Greek Culture

Lecture 12 Greek Philosophy

Lecture 13 Ethos

Lecture 14 What did it sound like?

Lecture 15 Meanwhile, in the rest of the world…

Section 4: The Early Christian Church

Lecture 16 Music in the Early Christian Church

Lecture 17 The History of Notation

Lecture 18 Gregorian Chant

Lecture 19 Sacred and Secular music

Section 5: Music Theory in the Middle Ages

Lecture 20 Boethius & Pathagoras

Lecture 21 The Earliest Church Modes

Lecture 22 Hexachords

Lecture 23 Guido's Hand

Section 6: Chant

Lecture 24 Types of Chant

Lecture 25 Treatment of Text

Lecture 26 Examples of Chant

Lecture 27 More To Chant

Lecture 28 Hildegard Von Bingen

Section 7: Secular Music of The Medieval Period

Lecture 29 A very, very, very, brief history of Europe

Lecture 30 Versus

Lecture 31 Goliard Songs

Lecture 32 Minstrel

Lecture 33 Minstrel Song

Lecture 34 Troubadours

Lecture 35 Guilliume IX, Song About Nothing

Section 8: Developments in Music

Lecture 36 Advancements in the Church

Lecture 37 Polyphony

Lecture 38 The 4 Inventions

Lecture 39 Organum

Lecture 40 Motet

Section 9: Wrap Up

Lecture 41 What comes next? The Renaissance!

Lecture 42 Thanks for watching!

Lecture 43 Bonus Lecture: Discount Offers & Mailing List

Anyone in any country who is ready to learn where our music comes from, why it sounds the way it does, and the origins and history behind it.,Anyone considering studying music formally, and wants a head-start on a college music history curriculum.,Anyone who just loves music.,Anyone who love history.