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MUSM3241 The Critical Ear - the History of Tuning

Later Year Course

Offered By School of Music
Academic Career Undergraduate
Course Subject Music
Offered in MUSM3241 will not be offered in 2011
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 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.

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