CLASSICAL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contemporary classical music is a varied genre that generally includes music written throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The term “contemporary classical music” embodies a wide … Read more

How many siblings did Beethoven have? Ludwig van Beethoven was the second of seven children born to his parents, Johnann van Beethoven and Maria Magdalena … Read more