In the beginning

Why did folks beat a stick on a log? Appease the Gods? Blow off steam? Impress a probable mate? Accompany oral mythologies assisting memory?

I need a good book on how music may have begin. Plus your thoughts.

jpwarren5812-05-2021 3:56am

frogman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,475 posts 12-05-2021 at 01:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete http://tedgioia.com/music.html https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theatlantic.com/amp/article/255945/
sbank Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,379 posts 12-05-2021 at 03:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete So they can measure it instead of listening to it?
larsman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,020 posts 12-05-2021 at 04:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Started with rhythm....
slaw Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 21,904 posts 12-05-2021 at 04:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete As Crosby stated..."Music Is Love"
onhwy61 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,248 posts 12-05-2021 at 05:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would imagine that the human voice was the first instrument and they were imitating sounds they heard in nature. It was probably hunting related and then evolved.