Chapter 1: The Components of Music Part 1—Pitch and Melody

Chapter 2: The Components of Music Part 2—Rhythm, Musical Phrase, Musical Form

Chapter 3: The Components of Music Part 3—Instrument Categories, What Is Sound, and Music’s Pairing with Others

Chapter 4: Gamelan Music of Indonesia

Chapter 5: Musical Conversation of West Africa

Chapter 6: The Importance and Influence of Afro-Cuban Music

Chapter 7: Traditional Irish Music and Dance

Chapter 8: Classical Indian Music

Chapter 9: Chinese Traditional Music

Chapter 10: Traditional Music of Japan

Chapter 11: Music of the Middle East