Introduction to Listening to Music - Lecture 1

Explore the art of active listening in this 50-minute introductory lecture from Yale University's "Listening to Music" course. Discover how understanding the basic elements of Western classical music enhances appreciation for various musical genres. Learn strategies to analyze rhythm, melody, and form across diverse styles, from techno to Mozart. Engage with a diagnostic quiz and delve into concepts of pitch and rhythm. Gain insights into course requirements and pedagogy while exploring the profound impact of music on human culture and achievement.

- Chapter 1. Introduction to Listening to Music.
- Chapter 2. Why Listen to Classical Music?.
- Chapter 3. Course Requirements and Pedagogy.
- Chapter 4. Diagnostic Quiz.
- Chapter 5. Pitch.
- Chapter 6. Rhythm.