CSMU 138 - Music and Technology

Course Description

In the 20th century there was a plethora of technological advancement in music – including new instruments and a variety of effects – resulting in the creation of new sounds. This course will explore some of these musical inventions, including instruments such as the Theremin, synthesizer, drum machine, sampler, and looper. Effects which can be used in studio or in live performance will also be explored, including reverb/echo, and delay. There will be a variety of musical examples and live demonstrations, with the ultimate goal of increasing your enjoyment of music through a better understanding of music and technology.