Operatic Scandals: Controversies and Censorship in 19th-Century Opera
At the very tail end of the 19th Century arrives one of the most discussed and criticized operas. Richard Strauss’s Salomé (Op.54) is a setting … Read more
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The Role of Music in Ancient Greek Tragedies
When we look back in time to an era so distant as the Ancient Greeks, we can have a large degree of speculation and educated … Read more
The Evolution of Opera in 20th-Century America
Arriving with any certainty at historical facts can prove to be a slippery quest. The earliest accounts of opera being performed in America date back … Read more
6 Forgotten Composers From The Baroque Era
There are a great number of composers who for whatever reason fall through the historical net, missing the halls of fame, sometimes in spectacular fashion. … Read more
Baroque Dance Suites: A Forgotten Genre?
Forgotten Baroque Dance SuitesBefore the idea of the sonata and sonata form took hold of music in the Classical Era, the Dance Suite was an … Read more
How to Promote Your Music
Independent music artists do not always have the same access to financial resources as chart-topping artists working with major music labels. DISCLOSURE: This post may … Read more
What Do You Call Music Without Lyrics?
Simply put, music without lyrics is called instrumental music. But before you think it is a genre, stop right there; it isn’t. DISCLOSURE: This post … Read more
What Is A Measure In Music?
Here we have the opportunity to take a close look at another part of the theoretical side of music. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate … Read more
What Is Timbre In Music?
Students in music classes across Europe are regularly taught about the elements of music. This term refers to words that describe vital components that are … Read more
Portamento vs Glissando: What’s The Difference?
Portamento and glissando are both techniques related to the continuous gliding of a given note towards the next one, as if one note is being … Read more
How To Identify A Violin Without Label?
When customers are interested in purchasing a new instrument, the first things that they look for are quality and price. Those characteristics are directly related … Read more
What Key Am I Singing In?
Knowing what key you are singing in is essential because it needs to fit into your natural and comfortable singing range. If you over-extend your … Read more
Is E Flat the Same as D Sharp?
In modern music, E♭ and D♯ are the same note (s) on paper and in sound, just spelled differently. But E♭ and D♯ are also … Read more
Is Middle C C3 or C4?
If you ask any musician, “is middle C C3 or C4?” you will get two different answers. Some will say C3, while others (and the … Read more
10 Steps To Become A Professional Violinist
For many, music is just a hobby. For others it is something more serious – a career. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning … Read more