Who Wrote The Most Symphonies?
As we track back through the hundreds of years of musical history, which composer sits on the very top of the symphonic tree? Can we … Read more
Dr Justin Wildridge
7 Soft and Relax Piano Music You Should Listen To
Sometimes after a tough day at work or school, the most effective way to relax can be to listen to some reflective, ambient music. The … Read more
What are the Different Types of Orchestras?
When you consider the evolution of the orchestra over its approximately five-hundred-year history, it is not surprising that many different types of the orchestra are … Read more
Picasso and Music
Sculpture and painter Picasso is more closely associated with the world of cubist art than the world of music. To the public, Picasso is credited … Read more
Good Composers Borrow, Great Composers Steal
The title of this article may reasonably raise a few eyebrows. Are we saying that borrowing is acceptable but theft is to be applauded? Can … Read more
Do You Know: What is a Spinet Piano?
What is a Spinet Piano? Before the harpsichord had become fully established as a favourite keyboard instrument the spinet took centre stage. Smaller than the … Read more
Self Playing Piano: Pianos that Play Themselves
At first glance, this might seem like quite an odd title for an article, but actually self-playing pianos, to coin another phrase, are not such … Read more
6 Famous Sacred Classical Music Pieces You Should Listen To
Sacred music broadly covers music that has a religious focus at its heart. This is in opposition to what is termed secular music that tends … Read more
History Of The Baby Grand Piano
There are quite a number of different sizes of the modern-day piano, from the modest ‘upright’ to the imposing ‘Concert Grand’. I could also include … Read more
7 Really Sad Piano Pieces That Will Make You Sob
Perhaps due to its presence in so many movie scores these days, the piano has epitomised itself as an instrument of intense emotional expression. There … Read more
Symphony vs Orchestra vs Philharmonic (Differences and Exploration)
Music is littered with terminology, some of which can be confusing or misunderstood. In this article, I am going to delve into the meaning behind … Read more
6 Really Sad Trumpet Pieces That Will Make You Cry
The focus of this article is to have the opportunity to single out some of the most heartfelt and sad pieces of music composed for … Read more
Guitar vs Piano: The Difficulty and Challenges of Playing These Popular Instruments
In this article, I am going to take a look into the challenges of playing these two extremely popular instruments. Is a guitar an easier … Read more
6 Great Movies About Piano For Piano Lover
Movies and Films About Piano 1. The Piano (1993) This is perhaps the most commonly known film with the piano as a central feature of … Read more
8 Pieces of Classical Music For A Better Sleep
At times we all struggle to be able to rest and even sleep after a challenging day. In this article, I am going to see … Read more