Music Composition and Creativity
It was once claimed that there was a dominance of male composers, artists and poets because men were not able to give birth and so … Read more
CLASSICAL
What Instruments Did Mozart Play? (Answered)
One of the greatest composers in Western music history, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a versatile child prodigy. Not only did Mozart begin composing at the age … Read more
Self Playing Piano: Pianos that Play Themselves
At first glance, this might seem like quite an odd title for an article, but actually self-playing pianos, to coin another phrase, are not such … Read more
Multiplayer Piano: 6 Piano Pieces for 4 Hands and More
Whilst we regularly see performances on the piano with a single pianist, there are a large number of astonishing pieces specially composed for one piano … Read more
How To Choose A Piano Teacher
So, you’ve decided to take the plunge and learn to play the piano? Or maybe your child has asked to learn? How do you know … Read more
How To Become A Piano Teacher
Once you have achieved a good level of confidence on the piano, you might find yourself thinking about teaching. Maybe people have asked you if … Read more
6 Great Movies About Piano For Piano Lover
Movies and Films About Piano 1. The Piano (1993) This is perhaps the most commonly known film with the piano as a central feature of … Read more
8 Pieces of Classical Music For A Better Sleep
At times we all struggle to be able to rest and even sleep after a challenging day. In this article, I am going to see … Read more
Benefits of Listening to Classical Music
Many people use classical music to relax or to study, while others view it as a high-quality form of entertainment. However, listening to classical music … Read more
5 French Classical Music Pieces You Should Listen To
Germany and Italy as countries are often accused of dominating the world of Western Classical Music. To an extent, that is true but the effect … Read more
5 Famous Blind Piano Players You Should Know
This article is dedicated to those legendary piano players who are not only astonishing performers but also musicians without their sight. I have deliberately moved … Read more
What is an ‘acrosonic’ piano?
One of the many aspects I enjoy about writing articles for CMuse is that I have the opportunity to discover new things about music. I … Read more
Different Types of Classical Music: An Introduction
The commonly recognised ‘periods’ of Western Classical Music I have covered in a previous article. This piece centres on the different types of Classical music … Read more
History Of The Baby Grand Piano
There are quite a number of different sizes of the modern-day piano, from the modest ‘upright’ to the imposing ‘Concert Grand’. I could also include … Read more
How to Play Mozart’s Piano Works? Tips and Hints on Playing Mozart
Mozart is a composer from the Classical Era, and therefore certain “rules” apply to his music, according to how musical instructions were interpreted at the … Read more