Understanding the fundamentals of music

pt. 1. disc 1. (lectures 1-4). Language of music ; Timbre, continued ; Timbre, part 3 ; Beat and tempo --

pt. 1. disc 2. (lectures 5-8) Meter, part 1 ; Meter, part 2 ; Pitch and mode, part 1 ; Pitch and mode, part 2 --

pt. 2. disc 3. (lectures 9-12). Intervals and tunings ; Tonality, key signature, and the circle of fifths ; Intervals revisited and expanded ; Melody --

pt. 2. disc 4. (lectures 13-16). Melody, continued ; Texture and harmony, part 1 ; Harmony, part 2 - function, tendency, and dominance ; Harmony, part 3 - progression, cadence, and modulation.