A mezzo soprano duets with a quantum computer
A musical first occurred when a mezzo soprano teamed up with a quantum supercomputer to produce a piece of music in three movements. Welsh mezzo … Read more
MUSIC TECH
New scheme to help musicians prevent hearing loss launched
Help Musicians UK, a British-based organisation, has launched the Musicians Hearing Health Scheme to assist members with hearing problems. The plan, which costs £40 to … Read more
Apple improves iTunes for classical music fans
We have noted before that Apple has been far from perfect in making its music offerings work for classical music fans. But a new development … Read more
Opera doesn’t just move you emotionally
Music moves you, that is a fact. And this doesn’t just happen to music lovers. Unlike other forms of art, music is able to stir … Read more
Want to be a pianist without a piano?
Or at least without a piano as we know it. A company has reportedly developed technology that would enable you to play the piano on … Read more
Could Spider’s Silk Be The Key Ingredient In Violin Making?
A new approach to violin making may be about to emerge which makes use of rather unexpected material. A prototype instrument made using silk from … Read more
Study Shows High Res Music Really Does Count
Researchers at Queen Mary University in London have demonstrated that humans are capable of distinguishing between standard and high res audio recordings. The results come … Read more
Study Gives Scientific Explanation For F-Holes In Violins
The question of how the f-hole design found in violins, violas an cellos came to predominate is one which has divided historians and musicians for … Read more
Stradivarius Vs 3Dvarius – which violin sounds better?
Antonio Stradivari’s violins have been among the most sought after stringed instruments for over 300 years. But now there’s some new competition from an unexpected … Read more
Learn to play piano with BACh
Two scientists have designed a computer programme capable of assisting students in learning a piece of music, according to the results of an experiment they … Read more
Let Google take you around the Sydney Opera House
A project has begun bringing together the Sydney Opera House and the Google Cultural Institute to open up the famous building to a world audience … Read more
Do you want to print your own violin?
Antonio Stradivari’s violins have been among the most sought after stringed instruments for over 300 years. But now there’s some new competition from an unexpected … Read more
New technology helps to expand access to online music lessons
Online alternatives to traditional face-to-face music lessons are on the increase, and although some projects maintain a traditional approach to music teaching, others are trying … Read more
Did you know you can now play the piano with Simon’s Cat?
Love him or hate him, Simon’s Cat is a character that closely depicts all behavioral patterns of our feline best friends. He is extremely needy … Read more
Dart Music established to help classical musicians distribute their work digitally
Dart Music is a new company aimed at helping classical musicians get the best out of digital music services, like iTunes or Spotify. Earlier this … Read more