The 5 Great Pieces of 20th Century Classical Music
This period in western Classical musical history includes an almost bewildering range of music that cannot be considered in its entirety in this brief article. … Read more
Dr Justin Wildridge
How Long Does It Take to Learn the Piano?
This question is one that could be asked of many instruments and the answer is almost always another question. To what standard? The piano, as … Read more
5 Methods of Learning Piano for Beginners
To learn an instrument, whether piano or another instrument does not have one universal approach or method. There are often similarities between teaching and learning … Read more
The Art of Composing Music
Music like painting, sculpture, dance, literature and theatre are all vital members of the family we broadly title The Arts. The ‘art’ of musical composition … Read more
Counterpoint – Music Composition and Theory
When we are describing music there are often several categories of description that are commonly used. These include but are not limited to, melody, harmony, … Read more
Functional Harmony – Music Composition and Theory
In the music of composers such as Haydn and Mozart, the harmony they regularly used in their compositions is referred to as ‘functional’. This is … Read more
Basic Ideas in Musical Composition
There are countless different types of musical compositions, each with their own focus and form. Their origins have their own stories and purpose, some simply … Read more
Piano vs Organ (Difference Between Piano and Organ)
Two of the most respected, played and composed for instruments play the central role in this particular article. I am going to attempt to make … Read more
Piano vs Synthesiser (Difference Between Piano and Synthesiser)
A piano is an instrument that is familiar to millions of people across the world. It has become iconic and is regularly admired for its … Read more
Classical vs Electronic Music (Difference Between Classical and Electronic Music)
Classical music tends towards the use of acoustic instruments, especially given that the invention of electronic instruments is a relatively new phenomenon. Historically, the classical … Read more
Is The Piano The King Of Instruments? (Answered)
There are very few instruments that come close to the aesthetic splendour and musical compass of the piano. Not many instruments can produce such a … Read more
Classical Music vs Metal (Differences Between Classical Music And Metal)
At first glance it might appear to be a simple task to differentiate between classical music on one hand and Metal on the other. What … Read more
7 Pieces of Piano and Guitar Duets You Should Listen To
This article is going to focus on that rarest of ensembles, Piano and Guitar. In fact, as you will discover if you read on, the … Read more
Classical Music and Mathematics
Throughout my career as a teacher of music, it has often been assumed by colleagues that my mathematical ability would be similar to my musical … Read more
Is Classical Music Still Relevant Today? (Answered)
Maybe the simple response to this pertinent question is that it is a matter of individual taste and preference. If it were not relevant then … Read more