The Importance of Music Theory – Music Composition and Theory
The very mention of Music Theory often strikes a terrible fear into many musicians. In some cases, it reminds them of having to take Grade … Read more
CLASSICAL
The Best Way to Learn Piano Scales
The Best Way to Learn Piano Scales Why learn piano scales? There are several really important reasons: Practice discipline and warm-up Dexterity and control of … Read more
Piano Vs Keyboard (Difference Between Piano and Keyboard)
These days I often hear a keyboard referred to as a piano and a piano referred to as a keyboard. Such is the sampling quality … Read more
Piano Playing Upside Down – Party Tricks at the Piano
It’s very important to instill good posture habits at the piano. Sitting squarely at the keyboard, feet on the floor (or on a low stool … Read more
5 Piano and Violin Pieces You Must Listen To
This article is dedicated to some of my favourite compositions for the winning combination of Violin and Piano. There are many more works I would … Read more
Musical Sentence and Phrase – Music Composition and Theory
The idea that music and language are closely related is not a new one although Stravinsky is supposed to have claimed that “music by its … Read more
Music Composition Vs Music Theory (Difference Between Music Composition and Music Theory)
Are these two areas of music completely separate, or are they impossible to untangle? Is it possible to compose without any knowledge of music theory … Read more
Modern Music Composition Vs Classical Music Composition
Perhaps the greatest difference between contemporary composition and the world of the classical composer is technology. While the young Mozart honed his playing and performing … Read more
Question: Is Classical Music Overrated?
If you ask any enthusiast about the subject they adore, the likely response is going to be an effusive one. Whether this is a lifelong … Read more
Is Classical Guitar Hard to Learn and a Good Choice For Beginners?
This question has been asked by thousands upon thousands of new players so far. It is a good question too. Today we will attempt to … Read more
Did You Know: Interesting Piano Facts
The piano has been an established musical instrument in homes and concert halls around the world for decades. It is popular because of its accessibility … Read more
How To Compose Your Own Music
Perhaps I could begin by saying that there is no single, right way to compose your own music. Nothing other than your ambitions dictates how … Read more
How To Compose Music – Music Composition and Theory
In many respects, there are no hard and fast rules that dictate how you compose music. You certainly do not need to have formally studied … Read more
7 Pieces of Fast-Paced Classical Music You Must Own
Classical music comes in many different and diverse styles. From the Medieval to the present day, music covers a huge range of exciting composers and … Read more
7 Famous Classical Guitar Players You Must Know in Your Life
Classical guitar is one of those instruments that everyone likes to hear, but not many actually listen to these days. We know who some of … Read more