10 of the Most Famous Violin Labels
From its emergence in the 16th century, the violin has played a leading role in classical music. As well as providing us with some of … Read more
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A = 440 vs. 432 Hz: the Great Debate Goes On
There is a long-running debate in music as to whether A should remain tuned to 440 Hz, as it is generally in western music, or … Read more
The Brooklyn Duo plays Downton Abbey
The Brooklyn Duo are a piano and cello collaboration founded in 2014. But already within the first year of their existence, they’ve made quite a … Read more
Ten Reasons to Thank Your Music Teacher
Many people making a living from music, or even those who carry it on as a hobby, will be able to remember being heavily influenced … Read more
Ten Things You Should Never Say to Your Piano Teacher
The memories a lot of people have of piano lessons at school makes it easy to forget that some of the greatest composers also spent … Read more
10 Things You Should Never Say To Your Music Teacher
Teaching music can be tremendously rewarding and enjoyable. Music teachers frequently mention the satisfaction of watching someone be inspired by the joys of music, learning … Read more
The 10 Greatest Classical Pianists of All Time
There are so many issues involved in choosing the top classical pianists. Should it be based on their technical ability, their reputation or following, the … Read more
Study shows fetuses react to music at just 16 weeks old
An interesting new study has led scientists to rethink how early fetuses are able to hear and react to sound. The Spanish research project conducted … Read more
14 Of The Weirdest Classical Music Tattoos
Proving that it’s not just hard rockers and hip hop fans who can go all out with their tattoos, our friends at Classic FM published … Read more
Five pieces of music to help you celebrate International Bassoon Day
Earlier this month, London’s Royal College of Music held a celebration to mark International Bassoon Day at the Royal Albert Hall. Laurence Perkins, the principal … Read more
How to Choose the Right Musical Instrument?
Learning to play a musical instrument as a child can be beneficial in so many ways. Those who have a particular talent for music often … Read more
16 Acts Making The Cello One Of The Coolest Instruments Ever
The cello has long ago broken out of its image merely as an instrument to be used by symphony orchestras or in a traditional, classical … Read more
10 Most Unique Buildings Inspired By Music
Music has inspired architecture in many different ways, whether it be indirectly by influencing how a project is approached by an architect, or more obviously … Read more
10 Amazing Child Music Prodigies: from Past to Present
Stories of child prodigies in the classical genre have a long history, going back to some of the greatest composers in the 18th and 19th … Read more
Five Signs You May Be Practicing Too Hard
The gruelling schedules professional musicians go through prior to an audition or performance are familiar to everyone. By rehearsing as much as possible, so the … Read more