Research over the last few years has demonstrated some important patterns of music use across societies. Music appears to be universal across cultures, is used in a diverse array of contexts, and people (internet users across countries at least) seem to be pretty good at making
very interesting. the article did not mention percussion instruments, and i wonder whether some percussion instruments would be the earliest musical instruments used, such as different primitive drums and and shakers. Percussive patterns could have been used as some sort of a primitive morse code for communication, long before the capability of using other instruments and vocal communication evolved.
interesting how consistent the pattern seems to be across societies. i'm curious whether the women are genuinely naive to the impersonation of spirit voices or the disappearance of meat, etc, or if there is any indication that they are just performing their designated role in some ritual drama.
Some Uses of Musical Instruments in Hunter-Gatherer Societies
very interesting. the article did not mention percussion instruments, and i wonder whether some percussion instruments would be the earliest musical instruments used, such as different primitive drums and and shakers. Percussive patterns could have been used as some sort of a primitive morse code for communication, long before the capability of using other instruments and vocal communication evolved.
interesting how consistent the pattern seems to be across societies. i'm curious whether the women are genuinely naive to the impersonation of spirit voices or the disappearance of meat, etc, or if there is any indication that they are just performing their designated role in some ritual drama.