A Brief History of Music – Part II: Music of Ancient Egypt
Seasons Greetings!
I hope the holiday season is bringing the spirit of joy and happiness to you all, especially if you’re all done your holiday shopping! For me, this time of year really makes me think about all the gifts I have been given in my life and how I can better show my appreciation. Being a teacher and working to shape young minds is something I consider an honor and a privilege all year long. It is for that reason why I started this little “Cliff Notes” of Music History project. If you’re like me, then writing things down in your own words can greatly help you understand a topic. I hope that this project of mine can assist all of you that could use a little assistance with your Music History classes, or stimulates the rest of you who are just looking to understand how music got to be where it is today. This new post, entitled “Music of Ancient Egypt”, is the second chapter in our journey through Western Music History. My thanks to Dr. Christine Sezer, whose seminar “A Journey Into Ancient Music” at last year’s NJMEA Convention was extremely helpful and informative. Hope you enjoy it!
Click on the link below to access a PDF version of A Brief History of Music – Part II: Egyptian Music
Egyptian Music