Step One: Click here to access the Beliefs Inventory.
Step Two: The Essentials of Music web site can be accessed at http://essentialsofmusic.com. After the page opens, click on "Eras." Then, click on each of the six time periods to explore the information. The six Eras or periods listed are: Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and 20th Century. Under each Era, you will want to read the information under Historical Themes, Musical Context, Style, and Composers. Be sure you read all of the information under each of the six Eras.
Step Three: Make a map showing the development of music throughout music history. Your group's map will be presented to the class.