World Music: Global Rhythms
Learn about different ways to recognize and play musical rhythms from around the world through the World Music: Global Rhythms Course.
Beginner
Online
5 WeeksQuick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The World Music: Global Rhythms Online Course is an introductory level music course available on the edX platform. The course provides learners with a passion for music to explore musical rhythms from different parts of the globe.
The World Music: Global Rhythms Live Course aims to provide knowledge of various concepts and terminologies of music and their variations across the world. The course will explore the rhythm of different varieties ranging from African music to World Music: Balinese Rhythms, to classical Japanese, Indian, and Western music, to contemporary reggaeton and punk music.
The World Music: Global Rhythms Certification Course is taught by Leslie A. Tilly and Meghan Perdue from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The World Music: Global Rhythms by edX is taught in a self-paced manner where the learners can progress with the course materials at their speed. After the completion of assessments, learners will get a shareable certificate if they enrolled in the course by paying the fee. Without the fee, they can audit the self-paced programme for a limited duration.
The Highlights
- Shareable certificate upon completion
- Self-paced course
- 5 weeks duration
- 5 to 6 hours weekly study
- English medium
- Online course materials
- Graded assignments and exams
Programme Offerings
- Shareable Certificate upon completion
- Self-paced Course
- 5 Weeks Duration
- 5 to 6 Hours Weekly Study
- English medium
- Online Course Materials
- Graded Assignments and Exams
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | MIT Cambridge |
Eligibility Criteria
- The course has no prerequisites and can be opted for by anyone who has a passion for art and music.
What you will learn
After completing the World Music: Global Rhythms Classes, you will learn about the following topics:
- Learn to recognize important global rhythms
- Understand the history of global music
- Impact of global rhythms on contemporary music
- Learn to feel and play global rhythms
- Concepts and techniques of rhythm and metric structure
Who it is for
- The course can be opted by anyone with a strong passion for music. and global musical rhythms.
Admission Details
Follow the given steps to enroll in the World Music: Global Rhythms Course:
Step 1: Click on the URL given below - https://www.edx.org/learn/music-arts/massachusetts-institute-of-technology-world-music-global-rhythms
Step 2: Click on the enroll option in the course description.
Step 3: When the tab opens, enter your name, email id, and password and create a new account.
Step 4: Once your account is created you can choose the course name and enroll.
The Syllabus
Instructors
MIT Cambridge Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The World Music: Global Rhythms Course requires learners to spend 5 to 6 hours weekly.
Yes, you can join the audit track of the course for free.
The World Music: Global Rhythms Live Course covers a total of 5 weeks.
No, learners are not given placement assistance through the course.
Yes, all learners who complete the paid and verified track of the course will receive a course certificate.