Why Do We Like Sad Music?
Provided that sadness is an emotion we generally try to avoid, why do we even listen to sad music and enjoy it? According to the … Read more
Provided that sadness is an emotion we generally try to avoid, why do we even listen to sad music and enjoy it? According to the … Read more
The fissure between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates is very large, stretching out along the northern third or so of our planet, and … Read more
Valentino Zucchiatti (born 1961) was only 23 years old when he was chosen by Riccardo Muti as a Solo Bassoonist of the Scala Orchestra in … Read more
The gruelling schedules professional musicians go through prior to an audition or performance are familiar to everyone. By rehearsing as much as possible, so the … Read more
Out of all the musical intervals, the one that has been steeped in ominous superstitions since the Middle Ages is the tritone. This augmented fourth … Read more
I wrote about some scientific and psychological research done to discover the causes of earworms, otherwise known as the effect of getting a song stuck … Read more
You’re minding your own business, doing what you normally do as you get ready for work. While you’re in the car, you hear a song … Read more
The Norwegian composer Terje Isungset is a leading European percussionist with a career spanning more than two decades. Throughout his musical career, he has promoted … Read more
“Do I have to?” Parents hear this question countless times from their kids. Parents who have children in music lessons might hear it the most. … Read more
Part of the reason of the rise of this new figure is the liberation of independent music from the gatekeepers. It means that nowadays, a … Read more
The love between Robert Schumann and Clara Wieck Schumann is an endearing story that celebrates their music, muse and marriage. It survived parental disapproval, gossip … Read more
The power of music is a beautiful thing. When you’re sad, you listen to mellow tunes that help you feel comfortable in your bubble. When … Read more
The long-running debate about whether classical music appeals today to a broad enough section of the population was given fresh life last month with the … Read more
ADHD is one of a myriad of disabilities diagnosed to children at a young age. It can be the result of problems at birth, trauma, … Read more
Technological breakthrough has reached a new precedent. FOVE and University of Tsukuba’s Special Needs Education School for the Physically Challenged have collaborated to create a … Read more