A Yale University course taught by Craig Wright that teaches how to listen to and analyze Western music, covering technical concepts such as motif, texture, and modulation. It is offered as free video lectures through Yale Open Courses.

Commenters recommend it as a free introduction for listeners who want to understand the technical side of music.

What commenters said (2)

1. Recommendscarlineng2020in “Wagnerism”

   For those like me who don't know much about the technical aspects of music discussed in this comment (motif, texture, modulation, etc.), I recommend checking out Craig Wright's lecture series on "Listening to Music" offered by Yale Open Courses: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhYB41gNRjT1L2CyJRwtS...

2. Recommendsmahmud2012in “Show HN: Music for Geeks and Nerds”

   This is EXCELLENT!

   I'm currently Yale's free online course, Listening to Music. Should be a great complement.

   http://oyc.yale.edu/music/musi-112

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