AquaSonic – World’s First Underwater Music Ensemble
If you loved the musical segments in The Little Mermaid, chances are that you will be swept away by Aquasonic, a Danish band that performs … Read more
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Young Padawans perform Star Wars music with incredible lightsaber violin bows
This is the coolest thing you’ll see today. A group of students from the school Ecole de L’Harmonie in Québec city, Canada, helped by a … Read more
Artists in Brazil are occupying cultural institutions across the country
Artists, musicians, and activists across Brazil are occupying government buildings to protest the interim government. Several buildings in Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and … Read more
The Piano Guys combine Händel and the Jungle Book
The Piano Guys combines two unlikely companions: Händel and the Jungle Book. Instantly recognizable melodies from the Disney film are played alongside the composer’s Sarabande. … Read more
Is varnish the key to a violin’s sound?
Researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Material Science and Technology (EMPA) have published a study suggesting that a violin’s varnish has a considerable impact … Read more
Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and Morse Code
There is a connection between Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and the Morse code. Although approximately 30 years separated the creation of this particular symphony and the … Read more
Kazoo: An American Toy and Instrument
The familiar sound of pitched buzzing comes from a popular American toy and a musical instrument called a kazoo. Children and adults alike hum into … Read more
Video of self-taught teenage pianist goes viral
An 18-year-old pianist has become an online sensation after a video of him playing in a shopping mall in the US state of Michigan was … Read more
Can a “Fugue on a Theme of Eminem” work? Absolutely
It turns out that Syd R. Duke, the same composer who managed to turn Beethoven’s fifth into a refined and delicate work in the style … Read more
Does music become more emotional as you get older?
Initial results from an ongoing study in Ireland suggest that music may have a greater emotional impact on older people than their younger counterparts. The … Read more
81-year-old proves you’re never too old to become a violin maker
If you’ve ever thought like it’s too late in life to follow your dream of learning a musical instrument or even making one, 81-year-old Amadio … Read more
The Math Behind Beethoven’s Music
TED has produced an interesting video and accompanying blog post explaining how important elements of Beethoven’s creativity can be traced to mathematics. This helps explain … Read more
The History and Purpose of Toy Pianos
Toy pianos originated in Germany during the mid-19th century as toys and musical instruments for young children. Immigrants brought them to North America as part … Read more
How Terrific is This Version of the Star Wars Main Theme Performed on a Pipe Organ?
John Williams’ Star Wars score is known for being a full-fledged orchestral work that could be included in the classical music canon. Yet, who knew … Read more
Watch two years of violin progress compressed in a 5-minute video
When you take up a new instrument, especially as an adult, it feels like it takes forever to notice any progress, right? How many weeks … Read more