Unit 2b: Ancient Greece

Unit 2b: Ancient Greece

Author: Sarah Wallin Huff July 11, 2024 Duration: 28:00
The second part of Unit 2, with a focus on the music theory and machines of ancient Greece. To view the videos this audio is taken from, as well as related links and slides, visit: https://is.gd/E6FOPx If you’re interested in purchasing the online textbook for this course, find instructions on how to do that at https://sarahwallinhuff.com/history-of-technology-in-music New episode each Thursday!

Join composer and scholar Sarah Wallin Huff for a deep, chronological journey through the sounds of our past. In History of Music and Technology with Professor Wallin-Huff, each episode unpacks a pivotal moment where human ingenuity met the desire to create rhythm and melody. This isn't just a list of inventions; it's a story about how tools-from the earliest bone flutes to analog synthesizers and digital audio workstations-have fundamentally shaped what music is and how we experience it. You'll hear about the cultural shifts driven by new instruments and recording methods, understanding music as a living technology itself. Sarah brings clarity and passion to these lectures, making a vast timeline feel immediate and connected to the music we hear today. Tune in to this podcast for a rich narrative that sits at the unique intersection of art and innovation, exploring a 40,000-year conversation between creators and their tools. The perspective offered here reframes both history and your playlist, revealing the technical artistry behind every note.
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History of Music and Technology with Professor Wallin-Huff
Podcast Episodes
Unit 3a: The Early Middle Ages [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:02
Introduction to Unit 3, and a deep dive into the history, politics, and music theory of the Early Middle Ages (c.500-1100). To view the videos this audio is taken from, as well as related links and slides, visit: https:/…
Unit 2a: Ancient Music Artifacts and Theory [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:13
A look at the ancient artifacts early humans created for music making and what we can learn about ancient music theory based on these finds. To view the videos this audio is taken from, as well as related links and slide…
Unit 1d: Terminology Deep-Dive [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:28
The deep-dive into our remaining terminology (music textures, electrophones, and more), useful for the rest of the course. To view the videos this audio is taken from, as well as related links and slides, visit: https://…
Unit 1c: Overtone (Harmonic) Series [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:50
The three main lessons of the Overtone (or Harmonic) Series. To view the videos this audio is taken from, as well as related links and slides, visit: https://is.gd/zPSSIK If you’re interested in purchasing the online tex…
Unit 1a: Introduction (or, What is Technology?) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:30
First part of Unit 1, introducing the concepts of: 1) What even is technology? ...and 2) The science behind how sound works. To view the videos this audio is taken from, as well as related links and slides, visit: https:…
Unit 1b: Basic Music Terms [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:58
A deep dive into the elemental music terms we'll need for this course. To view the videos this audio is taken from, as well as related links and slides, visit: https://is.gd/zPSSIK If you’re interested in purchasing the…