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
Dr Justin Wildridge
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 Brief History of Electronic Music
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
Scales vs Modes: What’s The Difference?
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
The Difference Between Rhythm vs Melody
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
Diminished vs Half-Diminished: What’s The Difference?
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
A Brief History of Jazz Music
Tracing the origins of jazz is challenging and enlightening. As one of the most popular genres of music, jazz has delighted, fascinated and frustrated people … Read more
Best National Anthem Performances
What leaps straight into view when you type a national anthem performance search on YouTube is nearly always dominated by performances given of the American … Read more
History Of Western Music: An Overview
The origins of western music trace back to the Ancient times of the Roman and Greek empires. Many of the customs and practices of these … Read more