Author RSSTo Transcribe Music or Not
Believe it or not, transcription can ruin a composition. Though primarily applicable to classical music, this can apply to most any other genre. One should know that when a composer writes a piece, it is intended for a particular instrument or set of inst...
Conducting
A conductor is the leader of a band, orchestra, choir or other large group of musicians, usually ten or more. Without him, such a large group may not be as well coordinated and this may affect the performance. The conductor should be a musician himself an...
Why Everyone Should Listen to Classical Music
We all tend to associate classical music with sophistication, technical skill and expression, all of which are true. However, did you know that classical music is actually beneficial for you to listen to it?
Classical music originated at the turn of th...
Competition in Music: Good or Bad?
Competition is a natural part of survival and life. We are involved in it to some degree whether we want to be or not. We see it in the animal kingdom, competition for mating and for food. But it occurs in humans too, but on different levels. Let's take a...
Interpretation in Music, Particularly in Classical
As a musician, how do you perform another's composition? There is a correct way of interpreting it without losing the integrity of the composition through unnecessary alteration but by ensuring your own artistic expression as well.
What is interepretat...
Why Piano is Special as an Instrument
The piano is considered a polyphonic intrument. "Polyphonic" means "producing multiple sounds at the same time". It also belongs to several musical groups of instruments. It is, of course, a keyboard intrument. However, it is also considered a percussion ...
How Music Benefits the Musician
It has been proven in scientific research that music creates positive effects on Mankind. But did you know that music actually creates a more unique effect on a musician than it does merely on the listener?
Whereas a listener can become totally immerse...
How to Choose the Right Music Instructor
It is conclusively proven and known that learning a musical instrument can improve memory, better physiological coordination, boost academic performance and grades, stimulate mental activity, heal and relax the soul. Therefore, it behooves one who is seek...
The Relationship Between Dance and Music
Dance and music have an intimate relationship. They are actually inseparable, like twins. Dancing is dependent upon music, which is its foundation. To dance without music is like eating a delicious slice of hot apple pie without being able to sense its ta...
Criticism in Music
A criticism, or "critique" as it is also called, refers to any kind of oral or written opinion, whether negative or positive, communicated to a perfomer by an instructor, judge, mentor, other musician or even non-musician. It is an evaluation of a perform...
What Famous People Say About Music
Music is so profound, so aesthetically high that it is akin to the human spirit.
Therefore, music is not just a luxury as it used to be considered in the past. It is part and parcel of humanity, and should be indulged in. A person can learn to play a m...
The Relationship Between Drama and Music
Music and drama have many similiraties and compliment each other. Unfortunately, with both of these arts, their real value is oftentimes neglected. In music, it is many times mistaken that robotic, machine-like playing is considered "good music" because i...
The General Role of Movement in Music
What is movement and how does it relate to music?
Music, dance and drama are all performing arts and are thus interrelated. Dance could be said to be an expression of emotions aesthetically with the body. Drama could be said to be that with body and sp...
Juncture in Music
Juncture simply means the connection between two notes, rests, phrases, section or even movements. It is the relationship between two such elements. Unfortunately, however, in music, it could be rather overlooked.
In the example of a musician performin...
Sense of Meter in Music
Music consists of two major categories: pitch and rhythm. Pitch results in harmony and melody and rhythm is affiliated with meter, beat, measure and tempo. Pitch deals with frequency, but we are not going to cover that in this article. Rhythm deals with t...
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