FAQ's

More information and examples of surf music.

Explanation on the significance of the phrase, "the day the music died."

More information on the so-called 27 Club

More information on the strophic song form.

The origin and development of heavy metal music.

An introduction to funk music, with brief description and artist list.

Take a trip back to memory lane and relive the magic of disco music.

More information on work songs - what is it and why is it sung?

Learn the characteristics of an art song.

Learn the scope and definition of musicology.

Find out the meaning of modegreen and where this word came from.

Definition of the word "riff" plus some song samples.

Definition of the word "hook" as used in music, with examples for further reference.

A readers question and my practical advice.

Explanation of what musical palindromes are.

The definition and brief history of plainchant.

Historical information about bands, description, different types of bands and links to band websites.

Meaning of chamber music and music samples.

Meaning and music samples of choral music.

Meaning and samples of liturgical music.

Definition of orchestra as well as historical background, instruments and links to orchestra websites.