Are you experiencing racing pulse and rapid breathing, dry mouth and tight throat, trembling hands, knees, lips, and voice, sweaty and cold hands, nausea and an uneasy feeling in your stomach, and vision changes? Are … Read more
The Piano Guys did it again. After combining Ants Marching with Ode to Joy and Let it Go with Vivaldi’s Winter, they now present “I Want … Read more
A lot of individuals associate the organ with liturgical or religious purposes. However, the organ has the capacity to function in an array of non-lethal … Read more
Throughout the history of Western Classical music, composers have pushed the boundaries of music into their following eras. While one era embraces perfect counterpoint and … Read more
In terms of playability and adaptability, not many instruments as quite as diverse as the harmonica. Not many wind instruments have the harmonica beat when … Read more
It isn’t uncommon for pianists of all ages to have experienced injury or even the loss of a hand. For some, it has been the … Read more
Flight of the Bumblebee by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov isn’t an easy piece to master. It’s known for its frantic pace when played up to tempo, with … Read more
Many great composers didn’t start really making business until later in life, mostly in their late twenties up to middle age. However, a handful of … Read more
Perhaps it is the vocal quality of the violin that gives its capacity to stir our deepest emotions. Catherine Medici was well aware of the … Read more
Even the most highly studied and trained music performers require a little overview before sitting down to play a piece from a legendary composer. It … Read more
There is nothing quite like hearing an accordionist playing for the first time. Of course, every accordionist has his or her unique style; some prefer … Read more
Throughout the Bible references to music are made, often with descriptions of occasions that were marked by music. Accounts of various types of instruments are … Read more
The subject of death has been a focus of a large number of classical pieces of music from the earliest times to the present day. … Read more
The violin has a long and prosperous history that spans decades. The list of famous violinists from all over the world is long because the … Read more
What means ‘a pit’ in theatre terms? The orchestra pit is between the stage and the audience and at a lower level. There is often … Read more