history of music

Hi! Thanks for the question.

There are different theories that suggest on how music began. I have
found the following articles discussing some of the theories.


?The Origins of Music?
http://dannyreviews.com/h/Origins_Music.html

?The Artificial Life Route to the Origins of Music?
http://www.csl.sony.fr/downloads/papers/1999/miranda-alife1999.pdf 


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Hi rtt,

The following links provide the possible beginnings of music.  

The Origins of Music 
http://www.knowledgegeek.com/item/The_Origins_of_Music_198.aspx

"The origins of music are lost deep in prehistoric times. Probably the
earliest forms of music were songs, possibly accented by the clapping
of hands. Most likely the first instruments were percussion
instruments, maybe a hollow trunk, stones hit together, or other
things that are useful to create rhythm, but not always melody.
Thirty-thousand-year-old bone flutes have been found in archeological
sites; the design seems to be similar to that of the recorder."

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What was the first music?
http://www.reep.org/resources/s_musicorigins/

"Two stones clapped together to make a rhythm? Feet stamping on the ground?
Or perhaps just the clapping of hands.

When did music begin?
Perhaps it all began with the dancing, drumming and chanting at
religious ceremonies. Such rituals seem to stretch back towards the
beginning of human consciousness. But, in the end, there is no way we
can ever know for certain.

Whatever its origins, music is one of the most important ways we have
of giving expression to - and creating - emotion. Love, of course, and
our wonder at the natural world, all these feelings can be expressed
through music."


Best regards,
tlspiegel

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