Giving Flowers After A Musical Performance? Symbolism and Meaning
Flowers are widely used in modern civilization. They are regularly used in rituals such as weddings and funerals and other special occasions such as birthdays, … Read more
CLASSICAL
How Long Does It Take To Learn The Violin?
The first question that any beginner asks before the first lesson is how long it takes to master the instrument. The answer is not simple … Read more
Introduction Of The Alto Flute: The History and The Key
Most people are familiar with the standard concert flute, a popular instrument that is often heard in orchestral, band, chamber, and solo performances of classical … Read more
Major or Minor? How To Identify A Triad!
In this article you will learn 10 ways of identifying the quality of a triad and, after practicing them, you will be able to impress … Read more
Erik the Flutemaker: A Review
If you’re thinking about getting into flute, as a hobby or even as a job, it’s important to know where to find a good instrument. … Read more
Holstein Violin Review: Which Model To Buy?
Are you interested in purchasing a Holstein violin? If you are still unsure about which model to buy, this is the right guide for you! … Read more
Kreisler’s Praeludium and Allegro Level Of Difficulty
Praeludium and Allegro is one of the most popular works in the traditional violin repertoire and certainly a dream piece for many aspiring violinists for … Read more
Is ‘Claire de Lune’ Apollonian or Dionysian?
Before we plunge headlong into the question posed by the title of this piece, I feel it is extremely important to understand a little about … Read more
Perfect vs Imperfect Authentic Cadences: What’s The Difference
Cadence in music is a little like cadence in speech. It is not dissimilar to the form of a sentence, just like this one. Human … Read more
Classical vs Popular Music (Differences Between Classical And Popular Music)
In this article, I am going to take a long hard look at the key differences between what broadly can be described as classical and … Read more
Playing Violin While Dancing: The Violin Dance
The art of music and the art of dance have always been linked to each other since ancient times. We may even ask ourselves which … Read more
What Are The Different Types of Dissonant Chords?
Dissonant chords are used in Western music to create tension and stir different feelings. Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines dissonance: as “a mingling of sounds that strike … Read more
Prehistoric or Primitive Music Comes From What Type of Cultures
Prehistoric music (formerly known as primitive music) is a phrase used in music history to refer to any music produced in preliterate societies—societies that existed … Read more
6 Popular Male Flute Players You Should Know
The flute is a popular instrument – there are tens of thousands of professional flutists across the world, and many more amateurs. For whatever reason, … Read more
Can You Sing While Playing The Violin?
I was once asked if I could sing while playing the violin. This is a question that I normally do not expect or get asked … Read more