How Many Keys Are There On A Piano?
This is a question I have often been asked by students of all ages. The simple answer for the modern piano is 88 but this … Read more
Dr Justin Wildridge
Different Types of Classical Music: An Introduction
The commonly recognised ‘periods’ of Western Classical Music I have covered in a previous article. This piece centres on the different types of Classical music … Read more
6 Classical Music Remixes Should Play In Your Playlist
The ‘mash-up’ and the ‘re-mix’ are now commonplace terms in the English language. Hard as it may be to believe, Classical music is not immune … Read more
5 Piano and Violin Pieces You Must Listen To
This article is dedicated to some of my favourite compositions for the winning combination of Violin and Piano. There are many more works I would … Read more
Minutes That Will Make You Love Brahms (7 Great Pieces)
If you are not familiar with the German-born composer Johannes Brahms then this article might be for you. What I am aiming to … Read more
Left-Handed Piano: Challenge and Inspiration for One-Handed Pianist
At first, the title of this article might make you think that this is a slightly odd subject but there is a world of interest … Read more
6 Most Popular Classical Piano Songs In The World
It is sometimes quite a task to single out particular classical pieces from the extensive piano repertoire and label them as most popular, however, there … Read more
How to Understand and Appreciate Classical Music
Classical music covers a very broad span of music from the Medieval to the present day. Each era of music has its unique characteristics and … Read more
5 Chopin Saddest Pieces You Must Listen To
Frederick Chopin has to be one of the most iconic composers of his age. In so many ways he embodies the Romantic image of a … Read more
Albert Einstein: His Musical Life
Many of us are very familiar with the equation E=MC2 and the many pictures of the wild-haired scientist who created it, but what do you know … Read more
Did WA Mozart Play the Piano?
Many composers dedicate their lives to creating breathtaking, innovative, and even ground-breaking music without being renowned for their instrumental or vocal skills. Whilst they may … Read more
The Characteristics of Ludwig Van Beethoven’s Music
Ludwig van Beethoven was one of the most influential and important composers whose life spanned the Classical and Romantic periods. His life began in Bonn, … Read more
Characteristics of Haydn Music: An Introduction
Two composers stand shoulder to shoulder as giants of the Classical era. One is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the other Joseph Haydn. Whilst there are definite … Read more
Why Is Beethoven So Important In The History Of Classical Music?
In a similar vein to many other classical composers who are collectively considered to be important, Beethoven was a pioneer. If you only examine his … Read more
Similarities Between Mozart And Beethoven
Mozart and Beethoven are amongst the most celebrated composers in the Classical world of music. Not only their phenomenal outpouring of works but their personal … Read more