How Did Composers Treat Melody In The Classical Period?
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
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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
Violincopter: The World’s First Flying Violin [VIDEO]
Meet Alejo Pesce and his odd flying vehicle! He is a wedding photographer from Reston Virginia, USA and in his spare time, he likes to build … Read more
9 Pieces of Great Symphonies By Female Composers
Female composers have throughout history frequently been overlooked in favour of male composers. The reasons given were usually flimsy, biased and even ignorant. Whilst female … Read more
2Cellos are back with an astonishing Iron Maden meets Rossini mash-up
Classical duo 2Cellos released a video for their arrangement of Iron Maiden classic The Trooper, mixed with Rossini’s William Tell Overture. 2Cellos (Luka Šulić and … Read more
Seven Reasons Why You Should Date a Classical Musician
The contemporary dating scene might, at times, resemble TS Eliot’s wasteland or, worse, a post-apocalyptic landscape punctuated by primeval beings who shy away from light. Apps like … 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
How Well Do You Know Wagner? Take the Quiz!
Wilhelm Richard Wagner is one of the most controversial figures in the history of classical music, and for good reason. How well do you know … Read more
The Piano Guys Stage Spontaneous Concert for People in a Nursing Home
When you think of an inventive and creative place to perform live, preferably in front of an engaging audience, several options can come to mind. … Read more
How Classical Music has Influenced Modern Music
The way I intend to explore this question is both modern in terms of modern classical music and modern popular music. Both genres have evolved … Read more
Is Beethoven Classical Or Romantic?
Ludwig van Beethoven is felt by many to be amongst the greatest composers who ever lived. His remarkable contributions to the symphony, concerto, sonata, and … Read more
5 Pieces of Classical Music about Happiness
One category we tend to classify music by is the emotion that it expresses. One might want to classify a certain piece as happy or … Read more
Guitarviol: A classical composer’s new best friend
Modern classical composers are looking for new and innovative ways to bridge the gaps between classic sounds and modern workflow. The Guitarviol is probably one … Read more
Pipe Organ History at Westminster Abbey
Pipe organs have been part of the majestic history of Westminster Abbey for hundreds of years. The current organ, made by the organ builders of … Read more
How Many Keys Are There On A Piano?
This is a question I have often been asked by students of all ages. The simple answer for the modern piano is 88 but this … Read more