6 Similar Great Composers Like Chopin
What makes a composer stand out from the crowd is more often than not their individuality; their unique voice. Chopin is no exception. Not only … Read more
What makes a composer stand out from the crowd is more often than not their individuality; their unique voice. Chopin is no exception. Not only … Read more
Most aspiring musicians pick up traditional instruments such as the piano, violin or guitar. But others consider those instruments as “too mainstream”. Here is a … Read more
Often preference and passion are given to the music of the past whilst the music of the times in which we live is ignored or … Read more
It is an almost impossible task to reach a universal agreement regarding the ‘best’ of almost anything, especially when it comes to something artistic. This … Read more
Different techniques of adjusting speed in a piece of music are adopted by all composers to bring a range of effects, emotions, and … Read more
Beethoven’s Op.27; No.2 Piano Sonata was given the nickname ‘Moonlight’ after a comment made by poet Ludwig Rellstab who felt that the opening movement conjured … Read more
Classical music spans a vast range of emotions from the brilliant and ecstatic through the maudlin to the darker corners of despair. In this article, … Read more
Learn Banjo Lesson Online, Free and Paid Banjo CoursesThe banjo is one of the multiple stringed instruments classified in the guitar musical instruments family. It … Read more
There is a fine line between scary and eerie, but in the selection of pieces below, I have attempted to make this distinction. I have … Read more
Some of the most emotionally charged music to come from any period of classical music includes the Requiem. Its origins date back many hundreds of … Read more
Classical music permeates so many of the everyday happenings in our lives that sometimes it is easy to overlook. Consider how many advertisements make full … Read more
As musical history has developed pieces of music written by composers have gradually been increasing in duration. An early symphony by Haydn or Mozart would … Read more
It’s that time of the year again, when people, regardless of their religious beliefs, gather to celebrate the deceased. So, whether you have to come … Read more
It is now December and the shops here in the UK are filling with stacks of chocolate, fake snow and discounted Christmas gift options. This … Read more
The word intermediate can mean many different things to different people; especially when considering pieces for the piano. As a yardstick, I have chosen to … Read more