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Introduction to Music Listening!

This course is a musical journey that expands your music listening experiences through greater awareness of differences in techniques of listening, performance media, and materials of the art. This course does not have any prerequisites and the ability to read or perform music is not required.

The reading and listening activities focus on the basic elements of music, including rhythm, melody, dynamics, timbre, texture, form, and style. You will learn how these elements are used in music of different cultures and time periods. As you walk through each lesson, you will also develop active listening skills. When you complete this course, you will have the basic skills to begin another musical journey for a richer and deeper enjoyment of music.

• Current semester: Fall 2023 | Number of Credits: 3
  
• Course Delivery: Online
  
• Required Synchronous Meetings: one Orientation Meeting and four Concert Reflection Meetings. 

 To begin your journey, click on the "Start Here" button. The Overview page provides general information on course structure and navigational instructions. Read carefully the information in the Course Instructions and Syllabus pages. The Syllabus contains course and institutional policies with which you are expected to comply. You will receive regular announcements and reminders pertinent to this course as needed. If you have any questions, please email me or come to Monday's virtual office hours. I will respond as soon as I receive your message.
Bon Voyage! 

Instructor Information

• Professor: Dr. Tin-Shi Tam  
• Preferred contact method: via email at tstam@iastate.edu
• Virtual office hours: Mondays 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (central time) or by appointment