After we discussed the basic mode/scale/solfege of our music and of Ravi's music, was anyone else surprised at the incredible similarities? When music evolved, what was it about the 7 tone scale, the octave, that was so compelling? Have any of you guys studied the evolution of music either in Western culture or other cultures? I looked up the origins of tonality on wikipedia, but found no substantive cultural comparisons or mentions of these cross cultural similarities. I'd love to learn more about this. I don't think we have time, but it might be fun to touch on this during the last class...a kind of brining it all together? Also, try listening to the entire tusnami mix while you study. I'm enjoying it, and I think my thesis is enjoying it as well.
Posted by hourenk at March 17, 2005 10:32 PM