MUSM3241 The Critical Ear - the History of Tuning
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Music |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Music |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 3 units |
| Course Description |
The development of tuning and temperaments, with specific reference to keyboard instruments, will be discussed within the context of a chronological continuum. It is recommended that Piano-Major students elect to take this course. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will form personal responses to the aesthetic and emotional implications of historical temperaments, as well as to the notion of what constitutes 'in tune'. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Pass/Fail, based on attendance and commitment shown by students (minimum attendance: 80%). |
| Workload |
One hour per week. |
| Areas of Interest | Music |
| Requisite Statement |
none |
| Academic Contact | Dr Geoffrey Lancaster |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2010 website applies to the 2010 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2009 website.
