about Music: Introduction to the Art of Listening

Introduction and background: Music is supposed to stir the emotions, and if we are hearing it, but it is not moving us in any way, surely that’s inexcusable?

Over a series of chats with musical examples, I would like to introduce you to a different way of listening to music, by exploring how it creates the emotions that it is supposed to, in the listener.

I would enjoy being your guide to a deeper listening experience.

Music is an art form that expresses emotions and feelings through the medium of sound. To understand the beauty of music, we must first understand the basic qualities of a musical sound. Understanding these fundamental characteristics is essential for musicians and music lovers alike, as they allow us to appreciate and create beautiful music.

By mastering these qualities, musicians can convey a wide range of emotions and feelings through their music, creating an emotional connection with their listeners. Similarly by mastering an understanding of these qualities the listener can grasp and understand that emotional connection.

Usually we appreciate mostly music that we understand, but unfamiliar works may take several hearings before we…