5 Pieces of Remarkable Classical Music for The Classroom
It can often be a major challenge to bring classroom music and classical music together. Often the perception from students can be that the music … Read more
It can often be a major challenge to bring classroom music and classical music together. Often the perception from students can be that the music … Read more
Classical ballet that we know and love today is in no small part due to the foresight and intelligence of Catherine Medici (1519-1589). This remarkable … Read more
I have often felt that trying to figure out exactly what makes a composition have lasting appeal and to be considered good, is like trying … Read more
What is Form in Music? Musical form or musical structure is a key element to any musical composition. A little like the construction of a … Read more
There are many Italian words used in music that hark back to the time when Italy was at the heart of Western Classical Music. Many … Read more
What is a Spinet Piano? Before the harpsichord had become fully established as a favourite keyboard instrument the spinet took centre stage. Smaller than the … Read more
Voice Leading The term’ voice-leading’ is one coined by the American musicians and derived from the German word ‘Stimmführung’ which means part-writing. This, to me, … Read more
The very mention of Music Theory often strikes a terrible fear into many musicians. In some cases, it reminds them of having to take Grade … Read more
These days I often hear a keyboard referred to as a piano and a piano referred to as a keyboard. Such is the sampling quality … Read more
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
The idea that music and language are closely related is not a new one although Stravinsky is supposed to have claimed that “music by its … Read more
Are these two areas of music completely separate, or are they impossible to untangle? Is it possible to compose without any knowledge of music theory … Read more
Perhaps the greatest difference between contemporary composition and the world of the classical composer is technology. While the young Mozart honed his playing and performing … Read more
If you ask any enthusiast about the subject they adore, the likely response is going to be an effusive one. Whether this is a lifelong … Read more
The piano has been an established musical instrument in homes and concert halls around the world for decades. It is popular because of its accessibility … Read more