Why Are Bassoons So Expensive?
All too frequently, the purchase of a musical instrument can be a costly one. This can be particularly true if one is aspiring to an … Read more
Dr Justin Wildridge
Why Are Oboes So Expensive?
Popularity can often determine the cost of a musical instrument. Take for example the humble electric guitar. Nearly everyone I’ve ever met has at one … Read more
The Characteristics Of Minimalist Music: An Introduction
Even if you have not come across the term minimalist about music, the chances are you have listened to minimalist music. Since Michael Nyman coined … Read more
Characteristics Of Mozart Music: An Introduction
If you ask almost anyone to name a classical composer, they are highly likely to name Mozart. In part, this is because his music has … Read more
Why Were Castrati Used In Baroque Music?
This, perhaps, is not a topic for the faint-hearted. From the word, you may already have guessed what this means in terms of physical alteration, … Read more
The Differences Between Diminuendo and Decrescendo
Diminuendo and decrescendo are both common musical terms that have been in use for probably at least three hundred years. Keep in mind that the … Read more
Characteristics of Romantic Era Music
In terms of chronology, the Romantic Era followed on directly from the Classical Era. It is important to realise before we make a closer examination … Read more
The Differences between Baroque and Classical music
One of the outstanding differences between these key periods of Western Classical Music is the change in creative thinking. Baroque music as we can clearly … Read more
Tonality vs Atonality: What’s The Difference
Before exploring the finer aspects of tonality and atonality, I am going to examine what these terms mean in music. Without delving too far into … Read more
What Do Upbeats and Downbeats Do for the Orchestra?
It is not uncommon when watching a performance, to wonder what exactly it is that the conductor of an orchestra does. Occasionally you might spot … Read more
Why Was the ‘Rite of Spring’ Considered so Controversial?
From an unashamedly personal standpoint, I find the ‘Rite of Spring’ to be one of the most ground-breaking, revolutionary pieces of orchestral music ever written. … Read more
5 Charming Pieces Of Taylor Swift’s Songs About Friendship
Taylor Swift’s Songs About Friendship 1. ‘Peace’ Starting with an up-to-date track by this exceptionally popular singer-songwriter called ‘Peace’. Taylor Swift has written and co-produced … Read more
11 Stifling Pieces Of Songs About Neglect
Songs About Neglect 1. ‘A Gunshot to The Head of Trepidation’ by Trivium We take a direct plunge into the dark waters of neglect and … Read more
9 Pieces Of Songs About Being Led On
Songs About Being Led On 1. ‘So In Love’ by Orchestral Manoeuvres in The Dark The single version of this track sold an impressive 50,000 … Read more
10 Motivational Pieces Of Songs About A Boxer
Songs About A Boxer 1. ‘Eye of the Tiger’ by Survivor I would venture to say that aside from the song below, this track by … Read more