Pianoforte vs Piano: What’s the Difference?
Distinctions when it comes to the humble piano can be more complex than one might first imagine. There’re fortepianos, upright pianos, miniature pianos, console pianos, … Read more
Dr Justin Wildridge
Introduction to Piano Clefs
Western classical music has developed a system of notation that has spanned nearly ten centuries. The results of this gradual process of evolution and refinement … Read more
Piano Hands vs Normal Hands: What’s the Difference?
The title above implies that, in some way, the hands of pianists are radically different from the hands of non-pianists. Whilst there is a marginal … Read more
Incorporating the Piano Into the Orchestra
You may have a clear image of the noble piano as a solo, somewhat lonely instrument. It’s a self-sufficient 88-toothed beast that does do quite … Read more
9 Most Difficult Piano Pieces of All Time (Hardest Piano Pieces)
Writing an article on the most difficult piano piece presents its own difficulties. Which periods of music should one consider and should the article consider … Read more
Apollonian Vs Dionysian Music (Differences Between Apollonian And Dionysian Music)
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
A Brief History of French Music
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
A Brief History of Irish Music
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
What Is A Measure In Music?
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
A Brief History of Japanese Music
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
What Is The Star Wars Cantina Music Called?
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
What Is Timbre In Music?
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
What’s The Difference Between Accelerando And Stringendo?
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
A Brief History Of Gospel Music
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
A Concise History Of Music Therapy
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