the history of music can date back to the beginning of time.
Consequently music may have been in existence for at least 55,000 years and the first music may have been invented in Africa and then evolved to become a fundamental constituent of human life.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_music
interesting enough music did not always involved an instrument of any kind. consider some instruments were either not invented yet or could not be afforded by the lower class people.
they even list the eras of particular music.
1)prehistoric-1500 bc and later.
2)ancient-before 500 AD.
3)early-500-1760
4)common practice-1600-1900
5)modern and contemporary-1900-present
of course in my opinion that is rough estimate for there is no written record of when it actually started and the eras are even correct.
However, it is more common to refer to the "prehistoric" music of non-European continents – especially that which still survives – as folk, indigenous or traditional music. The origin of music is unknown as it occurred prior to recorded history. Some suggest that the origin of music likely stems from naturally occurring sounds and rhythms. Human music may echo these phenomena using patterns, repetition and tonality. Even today, some cultures have certain instances of their music intending to imitate natural sounds. In some instances, this feature is related to shamanistic beliefs or practice.[3][4] It may also serve entertainment (game)[5][6] or practical (luring animals in hunt)[5] functions.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_music
The "oldest known song" was written in cuneiform, dating to 3400 years ago from Ugarit. It was deciphered by Anne Draffkorn Kilmer, and was demonstrated to be composed in harmonies of thirds, like ancient gymel,[11] and also was written using a Pythagorean tuning of the diatonic scale. The oldest surviving example of a complete musical composition, including musical notation, from anywhere in the world, is the Seikilos epitaph
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_music
the history of music is very interesting and provides many hours of entertaining reading as well as as awesome listening.
of course just in the times of 100 years look what music type has emerged onto our scene.
just look under the list of rock music.
1)acid rock
2)alternative rock
3)art rock
4)Anatolian rock
5)celtic rock
6)heavy metal
7)death metal
8)Christian rock
9)country rock
10)dance rock
11)death rock
12)dark rock
13)electronic rock
14)folk rock
15)garage rock
to name just a few you can see the complete list at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_rock_genres
also we went through the folk era, disco era, one hit wonder eras, the 60's anti-war era and love era.
now we are going through the rap, hip hop, dance music, electronic music and house music eras.
it will be amazing what the next era or fad will be next in the music industry. whatever music you like there is a niche for everyone. if you have not found or find what your musical taste is continue to search and you will find it.
music it great for partying, relaxing, driving, exercising or working in the yard. enjoy yourself and get lost into some music as for me I am going to relax with some black john by stone sour and then listen to some Cocteau twins.
Consequently music may have been in existence for at least 55,000 years and the first music may have been invented in Africa and then evolved to become a fundamental constituent of human life.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_music
interesting enough music did not always involved an instrument of any kind. consider some instruments were either not invented yet or could not be afforded by the lower class people.
they even list the eras of particular music.
1)prehistoric-1500 bc and later.
2)ancient-before 500 AD.
3)early-500-1760
4)common practice-1600-1900
5)modern and contemporary-1900-present
of course in my opinion that is rough estimate for there is no written record of when it actually started and the eras are even correct.
However, it is more common to refer to the "prehistoric" music of non-European continents – especially that which still survives – as folk, indigenous or traditional music. The origin of music is unknown as it occurred prior to recorded history. Some suggest that the origin of music likely stems from naturally occurring sounds and rhythms. Human music may echo these phenomena using patterns, repetition and tonality. Even today, some cultures have certain instances of their music intending to imitate natural sounds. In some instances, this feature is related to shamanistic beliefs or practice.[3][4] It may also serve entertainment (game)[5][6] or practical (luring animals in hunt)[5] functions.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_music
The "oldest known song" was written in cuneiform, dating to 3400 years ago from Ugarit. It was deciphered by Anne Draffkorn Kilmer, and was demonstrated to be composed in harmonies of thirds, like ancient gymel,[11] and also was written using a Pythagorean tuning of the diatonic scale. The oldest surviving example of a complete musical composition, including musical notation, from anywhere in the world, is the Seikilos epitaph
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_music
the history of music is very interesting and provides many hours of entertaining reading as well as as awesome listening.
of course just in the times of 100 years look what music type has emerged onto our scene.
just look under the list of rock music.
1)acid rock
2)alternative rock
3)art rock
4)Anatolian rock
5)celtic rock
6)heavy metal
7)death metal
8)Christian rock
9)country rock
10)dance rock
11)death rock
12)dark rock
13)electronic rock
14)folk rock
15)garage rock
to name just a few you can see the complete list at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_rock_genres
also we went through the folk era, disco era, one hit wonder eras, the 60's anti-war era and love era.
now we are going through the rap, hip hop, dance music, electronic music and house music eras.
it will be amazing what the next era or fad will be next in the music industry. whatever music you like there is a niche for everyone. if you have not found or find what your musical taste is continue to search and you will find it.
music it great for partying, relaxing, driving, exercising or working in the yard. enjoy yourself and get lost into some music as for me I am going to relax with some black john by stone sour and then listen to some Cocteau twins.
