MUS200x Explorations in Music
Wednesday, April 11, 2018I could write about the importance of music (and sound engineers/foley artists) in film and television, or you could watch this: And just in case you need a refresher, here’s the version with the music: https://youtu.be/iH6a1iYQ0GA We Continue reading Music for Film and Television
Tuesday, November 10, 2020Search Tips: Find a song you like while browsing these playlists on YouTube. Then do a search and see if you can find staged versions. Not always possible, but it is worth a try. Rodgers and Hart Continue reading A Few Famous Musical Tunes
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 History A Brief History of Musicals History of Musicals in Film American Musical Theater History B’Way Broadway – American Musical – a PBS video series. If the link below is broken, consider getting the series from Continue reading Musicals
Wednesday, April 11, 2018There are quite a few musicians that are both performers and composers. However there are musicians that only compose, and there are musicians who stick to performing. There is even a special class of musicians who focus Continue reading The Role of the Performer
Wednesday, April 11, 2018Although some of these performers have songwriting/composing credits, that is not the majority of their work, nor what they are known for. The links found below are to homepages for each of these artists. If they don’t Continue reading Living Performers
Monday, May 28, 2018Musical groups that don’t compose are generally keeping older traditions alive. Some musical groups are also known for evolving musical traditions by seeking out, and even commissioning works by living composers. Then there are other groups that Continue reading Performing Groups
Thursday, May 14, 2020You can always look up these performers on Wikipedia and Biography. IMDB is also a good place to get information. Biographies in book format are some of the best sources. I have included a list of performers Continue reading Performers From The Past
Wednesday, April 11, 2018Overview Sitar, Tabla Performance Instruments of India – a fabulous, comprehensive website, lots to explore An Overview of Indian Classical Music Beginning Episode of a Video Overview of Indian Music – low production value, good content What Continue reading Music of India
Wednesday, April 11, 2018 Music of Japan Music of Trinidad Music of Mexico Music of Africa Music of Cuba Lt. American Dance Music Music of India, including Bollywood Pot Pourri This list is simply a starting point for students that Continue reading Take a Musical Trip
Wednesday, April 11, 2018Overview List of African Musical Styles A Different List of African Musical Styles – Links to YouTube Descriptions of African Musical Instruments (text heavy, but good) Sample Music from Different African Countries Authentic West African Drumming and Continue reading African Music
Tuesday, November 10, 2020The world is so big, here are just a few links to lead you to many different types of music Gypsy Music Gypsy Music Gypsy Band Music with Artists and Examples Throat Singing Smithsonian Article on Three Continue reading Pot Pourri
Tuesday, November 10, 2020Argentinian Tango History of Tango History of Tango Music Blog Posts with a List of Suggested Music Listen to Tango Music Salsa History and Styles of Salsa Links to Salsa Musicians Salsa Music Instruments Listen to Salsa Continue reading Latin American Dance Music
Thursday, May 14, 2020 Steel Drums Calypso Calypso Overview Calypso History Good Wikipedia Article with lots of links Soca and Chutney Sampling of Contemporary Soca Music
Wednesday, April 11, 2018History of Mariachi History of Mariachi – Video Introduction to Various Mexican Musical Styles Corridos and Revolution – make sure you scroll down Banda – the Brass Band Music of Mexico Roots of Tejano and Conjunto Music Continue reading Mexican Music
Wednesday, April 11, 2018List of Popular Music Forms in Cuba Brief History of Cuban Music Son and Afro-Cuban Music Buena Vista Social Club – movie – Available in libraries, and on disc on Netflix – Informational website Album from Buena Continue reading Cuban Music
Tuesday, November 10, 2020An Intro Site with Links to Traditional Instruments History of Japanese Music – Make sure to scroll down Koto Player Taiko & Taiko Video Tonkori Ichigenkin & Video Satsuma-Biwa & Video Shamisen Shakuhachi & Video Continue reading Japanese Music
Saturday, January 11, 2020Overview Sites History of Electronic Music 1970’s to present – Udemy Extensive Site – 120 Years of Electronic Music Discovering Electronic Music – a 1983 Film Documentary on Sampling – 1988 Instrument Specific Links The Electronic Sackbut Continue reading Electronic Music
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 Phonograph Library of Congress History of the Cylinder Phonograph Rutgers University Article on the Invention of the Phonograph History of Music Players – numerous side links with dates How Records and Phonographs Work Brit Lab Video Continue reading Records, Tape and CD’s
Wednesday, September 2, 2020Good Overview by the Smithsonian Commercially produced History of the Electric Guitar through Imdb Electric Guitar Timeline From the Frying Pan to Guitar Hero How Electric Guitars Work Good infographic – if you zoom in on your Continue reading The Electric Guitar
Wednesday, September 2, 2020 A Good Overall Site More Historical Details Listen to a Progression of Vintage Saxophones to Hear for Yourself How Performers Evolved the Music for Saxophone Saxophone Pop Solos Kenny G – Soprano Sax Star Continue reading The Saxophone