10 Motivational Pieces Of Songs About A Boxer
Songs About A Boxer 1. ‘Eye of the Tiger’ by Survivor I would venture to say that aside from the song below, this track by … Read more
CLASSICAL
What Language Is Opera Sung In?
Opera remains a hot topic not only as a genre of music but more specifically when looking into its origins. To fully appreciate the languages … Read more
Advantages and Disadvantages of Playing the Flute
Choosing an instrument to play can be a daunting task, whether it’s meant to be a fun hobby, a potential career, or anything in between. … Read more
Why Is the French Horn the Hardest Instrument To Play?
The French horn is one of the most unique brass instruments because of its unique shape, coiling pipes, a large bell, and rich and easily … Read more
Neck Issues And Pain During Piano Performance
A prevalent source of neck and body pain during or after a musical performance, as has been thoroughly elaborated by the study of the Alexander … Read more
The Dynamics Of Baroque Music
When we talk about dynamics in a musical context, we are referring to changes in volume. This as you will probably already be aware, entails … Read more
Characteristics of 20th Century Music: An Introduction
One of the most important developments in 20th Century classical music was the effective dissolving of tonality. The entire system of keys that had dominated … Read more
Why Is Beethoven So Important In The History Of Classical Music?
In a similar vein to many other classical composers who are collectively considered to be important, Beethoven was a pioneer. If you only examine his … Read more
What Does A Musicologist Do?
Musicologists are music scholars who study and explore the different ways that the art of music is connected to a variety of areas such as … Read more
Minutes That Will Make You Love Brahms (7 Great Pieces)
If you are not familiar with the German-born composer Johannes Brahms then this article might be for you. What I am aiming to … Read more
Adagio Vs Andante (Differences Between Adagio And Andante)
Music is steeped in traditions. One of those that perhaps surprisingly continues even today, is the use of Italian terms in music. These can and … Read more
Brief History of Music: An Introduction
In all probability, music has played an important role in the lifecycle of humans perhaps even before we could speak. Significant evidence has been discovered … Read more
6 Imaginative Pieces Of Whimsical Classical Music
Whimsical Classical Music 1. ‘Dance of The Hours’ from ‘La gioconda’ by Amilcare Ponchielli This enticingly playful composition comes from Act 3, Scene 2 of … Read more
5 Pleasing Pieces Of Suspenseful Classical Music
Perhaps I am a little biased but one of the appealing characteristics of the world of classical music is the sheer diversity contained within it. … Read more
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