World Music Theory: Hindustani Raga & Javanese Gamelan

Catalog description

This course offers an overview on the history, theory, and practice of Hindustani Raga, also known as north Indian classical music, and Javanese Gamelan from Indonesia. Students will encounter hands-on learning in these styles of music on both Indian instruments and instruments. Instruction will be comprised of a mixture of lecture, listening to repertoire, learning musical instruments, and playing and improvising. Satisfies Music major and minor requirement. Satisfies South Asian Studies minor requirement. Satisfies Visual and Performing Arts requirement. Satisfies Cultural Diversity requirement.