CLASSICAL

All too often Classical music is given a raw deal and summarily dismissed as boring, or perhaps worse still irrelevant. In part, I think some … Read more

Learning more than one instrument at a time is achievable. Most musicians are competent in their primary instrument and a second instrument. Most of us … Read more

This article covers musical compositions based on the Mixolydian mode throughout history, from classic medieval works to modern pop, rock, and folk songs. Each entry … Read more

The Locrian mode is a bit of an outsider compared to the other six modes. It contains a tritone that causes a diminished chord and … Read more

In Western music, the diatonic major and minor scales are mainly used for composing music. However, within these scales are also seven modes. The term ‘mode’ … Read more

Lofi or lo-fi, refers to sound recordings that are less than perfect from a professional standpoint. Lofi is an abbreviation referring to ‘flow fidelity,’ which … Read more

The origins of western music trace back to the Ancient times of the Roman and Greek empires. Many of the customs and practices of these … Read more

Firstly, I feel it is important to mention the fact that composers during this period of music, much the same as any other period of … Read more

Given the succinct nature of this article, this historic account of Country Music will be a potted one. The genre is huge, the artists’ number … Read more

When I read this title, my mind shot back to preparing for university and ploughing through the suggested reading list. As I was about to … Read more

What sets the AP Music Theory Exam apart from others is the practical application of your skills—you’re not regurgitating facts or writing an essay that … Read more

When two or more notes are played at the same time, we call it harmony because it forms a chord. We call it rhythm when … Read more

In today’s hurry and hustle world where it sometimes feels as if there is never a quiet moment, you may be glad to know there … Read more

This has to be one of the most asked questions about music. It is probably something everyone has from time to time pondered perhaps when … Read more

A key element of this title above is what is a cadenza. The answer to this sensible question is a gigantic clue to the answer … Read more