Advantages and Disadvantages of Playing the Flute
Choosing an instrument to play can be a daunting task, whether it’s meant to be a fun hobby, a potential career, or anything in between. … Read more
CLASSICAL
Why Is the French Horn the Hardest Instrument To Play?
The French horn is one of the most unique brass instruments because of its unique shape, coiling pipes, a large bell, and rich and easily … Read more
Neck Issues And Pain During Piano Performance
A prevalent source of neck and body pain during or after a musical performance, as has been thoroughly elaborated by the study of the Alexander … Read more
The Dynamics Of Baroque Music
When we talk about dynamics in a musical context, we are referring to changes in volume. This as you will probably already be aware, entails … Read more
Characteristics of 20th Century Music: An Introduction
One of the most important developments in 20th Century classical music was the effective dissolving of tonality. The entire system of keys that had dominated … Read more
What Does A Musicologist Do?
Musicologists are music scholars who study and explore the different ways that the art of music is connected to a variety of areas such as … Read more
Adagio Vs Andante (Differences Between Adagio And Andante)
Music is steeped in traditions. One of those that perhaps surprisingly continues even today, is the use of Italian terms in music. These can and … Read more
6 Imaginative Pieces Of Whimsical Classical Music
Whimsical Classical Music 1. ‘Dance of The Hours’ from ‘La gioconda’ by Amilcare Ponchielli This enticingly playful composition comes from Act 3, Scene 2 of … Read more
5 Pleasing Pieces Of Suspenseful Classical Music
Perhaps I am a little biased but one of the appealing characteristics of the world of classical music is the sheer diversity contained within it. … Read more
6 Similar Great Composers Like Chopin
What makes a composer stand out from the crowd is more often than not their individuality; their unique voice. Chopin is no exception. Not only … Read more
5 Best Recordings Of Carmina Burana
Best Recordings Of Carmina Burana Personal taste is a considerable factor when deciding what best might sound like for any recording. You may be inclined … Read more
Why is 80s Music so Good
I expect some of you reading this title, you may counter with, well, it’s not, but let’s look further into this decade of music to … Read more
10 Wonderful Pieces Of Songs For 18th Birthday
Songs For 18th Birthday Below is an eclectic collection of songs for an eighteenth birthday and about the experience of being eighteen. 1. ‘Eighteen’ by … Read more
10 Pieces Of Songs About Losing Control
Songs About Losing Control 1. ‘Losin’ Control’ by Russ Russ is a self-produced rapper based in the US. This track didn’t follow the once established … Read more
10 Pieces Of Songs About Being Tired
Songs About Being Tired 1. ‘So Tired’ by The Beatles We begin this shopping list of fatigue with a 1968 classic from The Beatles. In … Read more