I Introduction II Historical evolution III Our modern tonal system 1. Notation, tonal systems 2. Tunings - from Pythagoras to equal temperament 3. Tempo markings 4. Comparison with non-western systems IV The physics of musical instruments 1. Generalities 1.1 Systematics of instruments 1.2 Sound and acoustic waves 2.

Selected instruments a. The flute (recorder, traverse flute, .) b. Other woodwinds (oboe, clarinet, bassoon) c. Brass instruments (horn and others) d. String instruments - the violin family (structure and resonance, cords) e. Excursion: Fourier-analysis f. Percussion instruments (timpani, drums, bells, .

) g. The human voice h. Instruments in non-western countries V When musicians get together, they. 1. Create compositions (combining tonal systems with instruments) 2. Play together and interpret musical pieces 3. Form an orchestra VI Hearing 1. Physiology and psycho-acoustics 2.

Room acoustics VII What music is supposed to do with the mind? - psychology and philosophy.