World Music

World Music is the study and practice of diverse musical traditions from cultures across the globe, blending traditional, contemporary, and fusion styles. This skill requires an understanding of regional instruments, unique scales, and rhythmic patterns that define different cultural musical expressions. Musicians, ethnomusicologists, and producers engage with world music to preserve heritage, foster cross-cultural collaboration, and explore innovative soundscapes. A deep appreciation of world music enriches artistic versatility, global awareness, and musical creativity.

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  • Skillshare

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Physical Stamina, Music Performance, Persistence, Music, Habit Formation, World Music, Goal Setting, Performing Arts, Coordination

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Duke University

    From the course: Art of the MOOC: Experiments with Sound·Lesson: Global Forms

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  • Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Active Listening, Musical Composition, Choral Music, Meditation & Breathwork, Self-Awareness, Stress Management, Mental Health, World Music, Personal Care, Mental Concentration, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience

    4.5 stars, 335 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Berklee

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Peer Review, Instrumental Music, World Music, Music Performance, Music History, Performing Arts

    4.6 stars, 70 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

  • Duke University

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, World Music, Disabilities, Art History, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Music History, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Community Organizing, Liberal Arts, Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Cultural Diversity, Aesthetics, Music, Sociology, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication

    4.6 stars, 373 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

  • Nanjing University

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Music History, World Music, Social Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Responsiveness, Ancient History, Media and Communications, Art History, Language Learning, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Social Sciences, Electronic Media, Intercultural Competence, Performing Arts, Anthropology, Sociology, Nutrition and Diet

    4.6 stars, 532 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

  • Peking University

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, World Music, Classical Music, Music, Music Theory, Performing Arts, Musical Composition, Art History

    4.5 stars, 53 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

  • Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Production Process, Product Planning, Team Oriented, Production Management, Production Planning, Milestones (Project Management), Business Planning, Team Management, Program Evaluation, Digital Analysis, Relationship Building, Promotional Strategies, Cultural Diversity

    4.5 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

  • The University of Melbourne

    Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Health Promotion, Social Impact, Rehabilitation, Community Development, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Neurology

    4.7 stars, 181 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

  • University of New Mexico

    Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Music, Mental and Behavioral Health, Positivity, Health Care, Instrumental Music, Cultural Diversity, Culture, World Music

    4.8 stars, 131 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

  • Sungkyunkwan University

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Music History, Compassion, World Music, Political Sciences, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Classical Music, Recognizing Others, Empathy, Aesthetics, International Relations, Self-Awareness, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Liberal Arts, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Ancient History

    4.8 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

  • University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Music, Social Media, Digital Publishing, Self-Awareness, Literacy, Content Creation, World Music, Personal Development, Media and Communications, Community Outreach, Case Studies, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Driving engagement, Liberal Arts, Communication, Analysis, Writing

    4.7 stars, 50 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months