Often the most simple things in life turn out to be the best. There are thousands of chords that can be used in a song, and of course thousands of musical forms and melodies and rhythms which can be combined … Continue reading →
Why does music have those curved lines all over it? Some of the curved lines seem to connect two notes while others seem to swoop over the music. What are these and how to we use them. Some things in … Continue reading →
Music would be a real yawner if we could only use one speed. What if all music were written for some boring medium speed that never changed? Are you glad that hundreds of years ago music theorists developed tempo and … Continue reading →
Roman Numerals Did music theory begin in Rome? History doesn’t say if it does or not but one thing is for sure: Without Roman Numerals, music theorists would have to totally redesign their system of analyzing music. Let’s take a … Continue reading →
The power of music to influence people for good and for evil has been proven beyond the shadow of a doubt down through history. Like fire, it cuts both ways, depending on the situation. In the fireplace it warms and benefits … Continue reading →
Are you looking to learn piano playing without engaging in years of piano lessons? Do you want this method of playing your favorite tunes without learning volumes of music theory? If you answered yes to these questions, then learning to … Continue reading →
Taking a Look at the Most Popular Songs of all Time in Classical Music Like so many other music genres, classical music has a history replete with innovative compositions. The works of the great composers echo across the centuries to … Continue reading →
Inversion seems like a strange word to use for music, doesn’t it? Actually it’s a very common term and is related to how chords are written. Composers use inversion in a variety of ways but primarily to make music sound … Continue reading →
