The Evolution of the Piano: From Harpsichord to Modern Grand Piano
Tracing the evolution of any instrument is rewarding, informative, and enlightening. It may be particularly so if you have ever played or are interested in … Read more
Tracing the evolution of any instrument is rewarding, informative, and enlightening. It may be particularly so if you have ever played or are interested in … Read more
It’s maybe an odd thought to consider that once there were no orchestras. That fabulous collection of a hundred or more hard-working musicians ready to … Read more
French composer Claude Debussy did not align himself with the movement that became known as Impressionism. Understandably, Debussy resisted this classification as with it could … Read more
One outstanding characteristic of the Romantic period was the rise of the virtuoso pianist-composer. Many features of the Romantic Era were somewhat extreme, particularly in … Read more
I am going to begin this article with a small confession. When I saw this title, it made me reflect on my musical education. What … Read more
How Many Strings Are In A Piano Most contemporary pianos have a range of seven and a quarter octaves. This has become an industry standard … Read more
Depending on how you want to draw a parallel to the piano, many instruments could be considered to be close cousins or distant relatives. Let’s … Read more
Chamber music dates back many hundreds of years. It usually refers to a type of music that is designed to be performed by modest-sized ensembles … Read more
Western classical music has developed a system of notation that has spanned nearly ten centuries. The results of this gradual process of evolution and refinement … Read more
The title above implies that, in some way, the hands of pianists are radically different from the hands of non-pianists. Whilst there is a marginal … Read more
You may have a clear image of the noble piano as a solo, somewhat lonely instrument. It’s a self-sufficient 88-toothed beast that does do quite … Read more
Simply put, the bass is the lowest part of instrumental or vocal music. Today we’ll investigate the musical meaning of what a bass is in … Read more
Ryan Gosling is considered one of the greatest of his generation of actors in Hollywood, but he is sometimes wholly underestimated by some. This is … Read more
Novels about classical music offer a captivating blend of music, artistry, and storytelling. These literary works provide an immersive experience that delves into the lives … Read more
Tom Ellis shot to stardom through his devilishly charming portrayal of Lucifer Morningstar in the Netflix series Lucifer. While Mr. Morningstar is an exceptional pianist, … Read more