Béla Bartók | The Wooden Prince
Hungarian born composer Béla Bartok (1881-1945), is perhaps best known for his cataloging and collecting of traditional Hungarian music, alongside his substantial contribution to the … Read more
Dr Justin Wildridge
Introduction of Piano Rolls
There is sometimes a certain complacency that we could be accused of in the 21st Century. We tend to think of ourselves as technologically advanced … Read more
Introduction of Music Elitist
In the 21st Century, can we think of Classical music as the exclusive province of the elite social classes; or highly specialist academics so far … Read more
Introduction of Nocturne Music
The term ‘nocturnal’ refers to things or events that are, for the most part, associated with the night. That in itself has a wealth of … Read more
Introduction of Tangent Piano
For many years I have labored under the misapprehension that I had a fairly sound grasp of the different kinds of piano that there available … Read more
Mozart’s Starling – How Starling Influenced Mozart In His Music Pieces
Composers being influenced by the wonders of nature is quite a common theme. The French composer Olivier Messiaen is well-known for using bird song in … Read more
Introduction of Holy Minimalism
Before I delve headlong into an exploration of the holier side of minimalism, I thought it might be helpful to give a brief explanation of … Read more
Why Is Music Education Important?
This topic is one of the most important ones that occupy the waking hours of all passionate musicians and educationalists. Over successive years here in … Read more
6 Pieces of Bugs Bunny Classical Music You Must Know
Classical music permeates so many of the everyday happenings in our lives that sometimes it is easy to overlook. Consider how many advertisements make full … Read more
Characteristics of Jazz: An Introduction
Jazz in all its various forms has its roots firmly planted in the Blues. From Black American folk music of the early 19th Century came … Read more
Why Is Jazz Called America’s Classical Music?
If you are interested in charting the history and development of Western Classical music then it is not difficult to travel back over a thousand … Read more
6 Long Classical Music Pieces You Worth to Know
As musical history has developed pieces of music written by composers have gradually been increasing in duration. An early symphony by Haydn or Mozart would … Read more
Characteristics of Folk Music: An Introduction
To be completely clear from the outset of this article, the term ‘folk music’ covers an immensely broad and diverse selection of music from across … Read more
What Age is Best to Start Piano Lessons
This is a question I have been asked and heard asked numerous times over the years I have been in education. It is a fully … Read more
What is a Weighted Piano Keyboard?
Pianos come in a broad variety of shapes, sizes, and prices. Each instrument is unique and has its own particular timbre and touch. This is … Read more