1. Chapter 1: The Power of Music

2. The Power of Music: “To control the people, control the music” -Plato Why do you listen to music? What role does music play in your life? How do you listen to music?* Why is music so universally appealing? How would YOU define music? Why is music so appealing? What is its attraction? Does it perpetuate the human species?

3. What is Music? MUSIC: The rational organization of sounds and silences passing through time Sound: – Created by soundwaves – the vibrations that reflect slight differences in air pressure – Speed of the vibration determines whether pitches are low or high

4. Music and Your Brain Our inner ear transforms soundwaves into electrical signals that goes to various parts of the brain that analyze particular components of the sound: pitch, color, loudness, duration and how music makes us feel

5. Listening to Music 1870’s: Wax cylinders 1940’s: Vinyl records 1960’s: Cassette tape; Eight track 1990’s: CD’s 1990’s: MP3 and M4A files

6. Classical Music “High art” or “learned” music Timeless qualities Emphasizes instrumental music Precise notation Acoustic instruments Lengthy and varied in mood Abstract sound patterns Popular Music Appeals to a large population Contemporary issues of life Emphasizes vocal music Electrically amplified instruments Short and conveys a single mood  Emphasis on the beat

7. How does Classical Music Work?

8. Genres of Classical Music Genre : A type of music Opera Houses and Theatres Opera Ballet Concert Halls Symphony Concerto Oratorio Chamber Halls Art Song String Quartet Piano Sonata

9. Styles of Classical Music 476-1450: The Middle Ages 1450-1600: Renaissance 1600-1750: Baroque Era 1750-1820: Classical Era 1820-1900: Romantic Era 1880-1920: Impressionist Era 1900-1985: Modern Era 1945-present: Postmodern Era Each musical era has its own unique characteristics.

10. The Language of Music Music is a means of communication Music can covey any emotion Music has been a part of our live since infancy We really learn to appreciate music when we learn why!

11. Where and How to Listen Where to listen: – CD sets, Download Music Album for the text book – Streaming Music from CourseMate and eBook – Sites and applications like Spotify, Youtube and iTunes – Live music – Make music yourself Four Steps To Becoming A Good Listener – Learn how music works – Improve your musical memory – Focus solely on the music – Practice

12. Take the Classical Music Challenge! Listen to Taylor Swift sing "Love Story" Listen to Renee Fleming sing "O mio bambino caro” Listen to Renee Fleming sing "O mio bambino caro” Whose artistry impresses you the most? Listen to Colplay perform "Viva La Vida" Listen to Richard Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries” Listen to Richard Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries” Which gives you chills? Listen for similarities and differences!

13. Four Notes that Changed the World Listen to the opening of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony Listen for the ever-changing appearance of the four-note motive – Motive: a short, distinct musical figure Symphony: an instrumental genre for orchestra Movement: a large independent section of a major instrumental work

14. If you thought Classical Music was for wimps, think again!! Listen to "Also sprach Zarathustra" by Richard Strauss Listen for a gradual transition from the nothingness of murky darkness, to shafts of light (trumpets), and finally to the incandescent power of the full symphony Does this piece sound familiar to you? What does it make you think of?