Dr Justin Wildridge 
Let’s plunge into this title with a fleeting glance at Friedrich Nietzsche. Why am I electing to evoke a dead German philosopher initially, Nietzsche provides … Read more
France has played a central part in the evolution of Western Classical music and culture since the 10th Century. During the Medieval period, France was … Read more
The music of Ireland, like so many other countries music, is a fascinating and complex one. It takes us on a journey stretching back in … Read more
Here we have the opportunity to take a close look at another part of the theoretical side of music. If you’ve read any of my … Read more
In parallel with so many cultures, the music of Japan is a complex and lengthy one. The evolution of Japanese music stretches back many thousands … Read more
One of the ongoing joys of writing these articles is that I have the opportunity to learn something new. When I read this title, I … Read more
Students in music classes across Europe are regularly taught about the elements of music. This term refers to words that describe vital components that are … Read more
Music is littered with vocabulary. Dictionaries of music list the numerous terms that you have the option to embed into your language if you wish. … Read more
In the mid-19th century is where we can see the emergence of Gospel music. In the Southern states of the USA, African American slaves, toiling … Read more
Before exploring the history of music therapy, pause for a moment to consider the definition of the therapy given by the British Association for Music … Read more
There is a burning temptation to lapse into thinking that electronic music is embodied only in the genres of EDM. The foundations of much of … Read more
To set the ball rolling gently, let’s initially agree that a mode is a scale. It is a certain kind of scale admittedly but a … Read more
Best is quite a troublesome word to associate with almost anything, but here I have the dilemma of attributing it to German composers. In the … Read more
A hard duo to separate. This pair has been locked into a close relationship for centuries, it seems slightly unjust to pit one against the … Read more
It may be helpful, before we explore this topic further, just to establish what is under examination. When referring to a diminished or half-diminished something … Read more