ILPD 237 - Acoustic Characteristics of the Drum Set

Institution:

Berklee College of Music

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Description:

Credits:0.5 credit Prerequisites:None Course Chair:D. Anderson Required of:None Electable by:All percussion principals Offered:Spring, Summer, Fall Description This course examines the sonic and acoustic dimensions of the instruments that make up the drum set. Study of the history, materials used, manufacturing processes, tuning, and maintenance of these components through demonstrations and direct experience. Comparisons of common descriptive sonic vocabulary with the actual sounds; techniques for adapting and controlling sound in various styles.

Credits:

0.50

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2007 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.berklee.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 747-2222

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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