MUSIC 3610

Cornell Gamelan Ensemble

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

Study and performance of Central Javanese gamelan, the best known traditional music of Indonesia. For more information see https://blogs.cornell.edu/gamelan/.

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Permission Note Priority given to: those with prior experience (MUSIC 2341 or similar), but newcomers with applicable musical ability are welcome.

Course Subfield (PL)
Course Attribute (EC-SEAP)

Comments The ability to read staff notation is not required; more important are a good ear and sense of rhythm. Individual instruction is offered as necessary. Those wishing to learn more advanced instruments and techniques should also enroll in MUSIC 4641.

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