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- Christmas Countdown - 25 Days of Christmas 2009 - Day 16…Created: 2009-12-16 @ 19:04:47 EST
A Christmas Countdown featuring different musical tidbits to get you into the Christmas spirit… - Christmas Countdown - 25 Days of Christmas 2009 - Day 15…Created: 2009-12-16 @ 18:41:29 EST
A Christmas Countdown featuring different musical tidbits to get you into the Christmas spirit… - Christmas Countdown - 25 Days of Christmas 2009 - Day 14…Created: 2009-12-14 @ 19:43:24 EST Updated: 2009-12-14 @ 20:41:58 EST
A Christmas Countdown featuring different musical tidbits to get you into the Christmas spirit… - Christmas Countdown - 25 Days of Christmas 2009 - Day 13…Created: 2009-12-14 @ 08:26:08 EST Updated: 2009-12-14 @ 19:44:11 EST
A Christmas Countdown featuring different musical tidbits to get you into the Christmas spirit… - Christmas Countdown - 25 Days of Christmas 2009 - Day 12…Created: 2009-12-13 @ 22:36:54 EST
A Christmas Countdown featuring different musical tidbits to get you into the Christmas spirit… - Christmas Countdown - 25 Days of Christmas 2009 - Day 11…Created: 2009-12-13 @ 20:20:55 EST Updated: 2009-12-13 @ 22:40:38 EST
A Christmas Countdown featuring different musical tidbits to get you into the Christmas spirit… - Christmas Countdown - 25 Days of Christmas 2009 - Day 10…Created: 2009-12-11 @ 06:04:57 EST Updated: 2009-12-11 @ 06:18:28 EST
A Christmas Countdown featuring different musical tidbits to get you into the Christmas spirit… - Christmas Countdown - 25 Days of Christmas 2009 - Day 9…Created: 2009-12-11 @ 04:52:55 EST
A Christmas Countdown featuring different musical tidbits to get you into the Christmas spirit… - Christmas Countdown - 25 Days of Christmas 2009 - Day 7…Created: 2009-12-09 @ 10:20:45 EST
A Christmas Countdown featuring different musical tidbits to get you into the Christmas spirit… - Christmas Countdown - 25 Days of Christmas 2009 - Day 8…Created: 2009-12-09 @ 10:20:10 EST
A Christmas Countdown featuring different musical tidbits to get you into the Christmas spirit… - Christmas Countdown - 25 Days of Christmas 2009 - Day 5…Created: 2009-12-07 @ 17:44:46 EST
A Christmas Countdown featuring different musical tidbits to get you into the Christmas spirit… - Christmas Countdown - 25 Days of Christmas 2009 - Day 4…Created: 2009-12-06 @ 08:53:00 EST
A Christmas Countdown featuring different musical tidbits to get you into the Christmas spirit… - Christmas Countdown - 25 Days of Christmas 2009 - Day 3…Created: 2009-12-03 @ 23:41:53 EST
A Christmas Countdown featuring different musical tidbits to get you into the Christmas spirit… - Christmas Countdown - 25 Days of Christmas 2009 - Day 2…Created: 2009-12-02 @ 21:49:26 EST
A Christmas Countdown featuring different musical tidbits to get you into the Christmas spirit… - Christmas Countdown - 25 Days of Christmas 2009 - Day 1…Created: 2009-12-02 @ 20:23:36 EST Updated: 2009-12-02 @ 20:59:26 EST
A Christmas Countdown featuring different musical tidbits to get you into the Christmas spirit… - Product Review of the Documentary El Sistema - El Sistema Documentar…Created: 2009-11-13 @ 06:23:00 EST Updated: 2009-11-13 @ 10:12:30 EST
Product review of the documentary El Sistema directed by Paul Smaczny… - The United States Marine Band - U.S. Marine BandCreated: 2009-11-08 @ 20:33:30 EST
More information on the history and duties of the United States Marine Band… - The United States Navy Band - U.S. Navy BandCreated: 2009-11-08 @ 20:30:28 EST
More information on the history and duties of the United States Navy Band… - Famous Composers and Their MentorsCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 19:38:27 EST
It's quite fascinating to read about the lives of prominent composers of the past. There's always something new to discover about them; their childhood, the struggles they had to overcome, their bo… - The Mighty Five - Russian Nationalist Composers…Created: 2009-10-23 @ 17:47:46 EDT Updated: 2009-10-23 @ 18:13:29 EDT
Also known as "The Mighty Five," "The Five," "The Russian Five" or “The Mighty Little Heap”; it refers to a group of Russian composers who wanted t… - minuet and trio - Definition of Minuet and TrioCreated: 2009-10-20 @ 19:46:40 EDT
Definition of minuet and trio… - theme and variation - Definition of Theme and VariationCreated: 2009-10-20 @ 18:23:51 EDT
Meaning of theme and variation… - Sonata Form - Definition of Sonata FormCreated: 2009-10-15 @ 09:08:05 EDT
The meaning and structure of a sonata form… - The Oratorio - History and Composers of OratoriosCreated: 2009-10-08 @ 08:57:08 EDT Updated: 2009-10-08 @ 09:10:19 EDT
Description, brief history and examples of oratorios written by notable composers… - What's Your Favorite Love Song? - Share Your Thoughts…Created: 2009-10-05 @ 02:06:07 EDT Updated: 2009-10-05 @ 02:22:06 EDT
It's amazing how much memory we associate to a particular song, especially love songs. If there's one type of song that we will never grow tired of, it is the ever popular love song. Mellow or upbe… - The Fugue - The Baroque FugueCreated: 2009-10-03 @ 20:13:19 EDT
More information on the fugue, its elements and composers who wrote fugues… - Concerto Grosso - Baroque Concerto GrossoCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 20:42:39 EDT
Definition of the Baroque concerto grosso… - Instruments of the Modern Orchestra - Modern Orchestral InstrumentsCreated: 2009-09-15 @ 20:56:06 EDT
By the 1700s, other instruments that were designed soon took over the role of previous instruments. Wind instruments such as bassoons, flutes and oboes were paired. By the 19th century, instruments… - Instruments of the Early Orchestra - Early Orchestral InstrumentsCreated: 2009-09-14 @ 22:26:34 EDT
The 1600s to the 1700s saw the development of string and wind instruments that soon replaced its early form. Musical instruments of the early orchestra include the following… - What is Serialism - SerialismCreated: 2009-09-12 @ 10:50:50 EDT
Definition of serialism… - Whats is Impressionism in Music? - ImpressionismCreated: 2009-09-12 @ 10:18:46 EDT
Meaning of the word impressionism… - Profile of Manuel de Falla - Manuel de Falla BiographyCreated: 2009-08-31 @ 16:27:22 EDT Updated: 2009-08-31 @ 17:45:40 EDT
More information on the 20th century Spanish composer Manuel de Falla… - Profile of Karlheinz Stockhausen - Karlheinz Stockhausen BiographyCreated: 2009-08-28 @ 11:01:27 EDT
More information on the 20th century German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen… - Profile of Edgard Varese - Edgard Varese BiographyCreated: 2009-08-25 @ 22:06:14 EDT
More information on 20th century composer and innovator of electronic music Edgard Varese… - Profile of Ernest Bloch - Ernest Bloch BiographyCreated: 2009-08-20 @ 21:09:52 EDT
More information on the early 20th century composer Ernest Bloch… - Profile of Darius Milhaud - Darius Milhaud ProfileCreated: 2009-08-20 @ 19:30:11 EDT
More information on French 20th century composer Darius Milhaud… - Musics' Dynamic Duos - Songwriters/Lyricists/Librettist Tandems, Son…Created: 2009-08-12 @ 01:23:01 EDT Updated: 2009-08-12 @ 01:25:59 EDT
Many chart-topping songs and award-winning stage productions are the results of creative collaborations among brilliant composers, musicians, librettists and lyricists. Here we will look at 5 of mu… - Profile of Silvestre Revueltas - Silvestre Revueltas InfoCreated: 2009-08-11 @ 04:03:21 EDT Updated: 2009-08-11 @ 04:07:56 EDT
More information on Mexican composer Silvestre Revueltas… - Profile of Carlos Chavez - Carlos Chavez BiographyCreated: 2009-08-10 @ 23:18:23 EDT Updated: 2009-08-11 @ 02:51:17 EDT
More information on 20th century Mexican composer Carlos Chavez… - Composer and Friends - Composers and Their Friendships, Music and Fr…Created: 2009-08-03 @ 02:28:54 EDT Updated: 2009-08-03 @ 06:47:53 EDT
Exploring the lives of famous composers and the lasting friendships they formed along the way… - Peter and the Wolf - Characters and Instruments of Peter and the Wol…Created: 2009-07-23 @ 22:43:44 EDT
A list of characters in Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf" and the instruments that represents each one… - Profile of Paul Dukas - Paul Dukas BiographyCreated: 2009-07-22 @ 20:43:33 EDT Updated: 2009-07-22 @ 20:45:55 EDT
More information on the composer of the Romantic period Paul Dukas… - Profile of Louis Moreau GottschalkCreated: 2009-07-19 @ 22:04:33 EDT
More information on the composer and pianist Louis Moreau Gottschalk… - Profile of Edward MacDowell - Edward MacDowellCreated: 2009-07-15 @ 22:11:09 EDT Updated: 2009-07-16 @ 02:58:07 EDT
More information on the American composer of the Romantic era Edward MacDowell… - What is Surf Music? - Surf Music, Surf SongsCreated: 2009-07-15 @ 00:46:31 EDT
More information and examples of surf music… - 6 Websites for Legal Music Downloads - Download Music LegallyCreated: 2009-07-14 @ 12:20:26 EDT
Many Web sites offer music downloads either for free or for a fee. However, not all of these sites are legal or approved by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). Here are 6 online m… - Remembering Dan FogelbergUpdated: 2009-12-16 @ 19:44:20 EST
A look at the life and career of one of the best songwriters of our time… - Silent Night - History of Christmas CarolsUpdated: 2009-12-16 @ 18:50:47 EST
More information on one of the most beloved Christmas carol, Silent Night… - Profile of Dinah Washington - Dinah Washington Biography…Updated: 2009-12-14 @ 20:41:06 EST
More information on singer Dinah Washington… - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - History of Christmas Carols…Updated: 2009-12-14 @ 07:02:27 EST
More information on the Christmas carol "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer."… - O Little Town of Bethlehem - History of Christmas Carols…Updated: 2009-12-13 @ 22:15:46 EST
Brief history of the Christmas song "O Little Town of Bethlehem"… - O Come All Ye Faithful - History of Christmas Carols…Updated: 2009-12-11 @ 05:37:58 EST
More information on the Christmas song "O Come All Ye Faithful"… - Little Drummer Boy - History of Christmas Carols…Updated: 2009-12-11 @ 04:19:46 EST
The story behind the "Little Drummer Boy"… - Let It Snow - History of Christmas CarolsUpdated: 2009-12-09 @ 10:07:07 EST
More information on the Christmas carol "Let It Snow."… - Product Review of "Multiplication Mountain" by Hap Palmer…Updated: 2009-12-07 @ 19:09:55 EST
A product review of Hap Palmer's "Multiplication Mountain" CD… - Joy to the World - History of Christmas Carols…Updated: 2009-12-07 @ 18:49:12 EST
Brief history of the Christmas carol "Joy to the World"… - Profile of The Raleigh RingersUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 18:22:27 EST
Information on The Raleigh Ringers, a handbell ensemble… - Profile of the Bell - PercussionsUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 18:20:26 EST
All about bells as a percussion instrument… - Christmas Countdown - 25 Days of Christmas 2009 - Day 6…Updated: 2009-12-07 @ 18:00:36 EST
A Christmas Countdown featuring different musical tidbits to get you into the Christmas spirit… - Jingle Bells - History of Christmas CarolsUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 17:35:06 EST
Brief history of the Christmas carol "Jingle Bells"… - What is Kwanzaa? - Facts About KwanzaaUpdated: 2009-12-07 @ 17:27:17 EST
Kwanzaa history, custom and traditions. Brief history of Kwanzaa… - My Dreidel - Hanukkah SongsUpdated: 2009-12-06 @ 18:29:53 EST
More information about this Jewish song… - Maoz Tzur - Hanukkah SongsUpdated: 2009-12-06 @ 18:12:09 EST
About the Hanukkah song "Maoz Tzur"… - Hanerot Hallalu - Hanukkah SongsUpdated: 2009-12-06 @ 18:10:29 EST
More information on the Hnaukkah song Hanerot Hallalu … - What is Hanukkah? - Facts About HanukkahUpdated: 2009-12-06 @ 18:09:25 EST
More information on Hanukkah, historical facts, related songs and more… - Music Schools In The USAUpdated: 2009-12-05 @ 11:55:22 EST
A database of music schools for the music education website of About.Com… - Gifts for Music Teachers - Materials for the Music Classroom…Updated: 2009-12-04 @ 00:04:34 EST
Here are several gift suggestions for the music teacher who inspires, also materials and teaching aids for the music classroom… - Frosty the Snowman - History of Christmas Carols…Updated: 2009-12-03 @ 22:59:15 EST
All about our favorite snowman - Frosty… - Political Figures Who Played a Musical Instrument - Famous People Wh…Updated: 2009-12-03 @ 19:38:29 EST
A list of political figures who played or still do play a musical instrument… - Carol of the Bells - History of Christmas Carols…Updated: 2009-12-02 @ 21:15:12 EST
More information on the Christmas tune "Carol of the Bells"… - Christmas Countdown - 25 Days of Christmas 2008 - Day 20…Updated: 2009-12-02 @ 20:57:51 EST
A Christmas Countdown featuring different musical tidbits to get you into the Christmas spirit… - O Holy Night - History of Christmas CarolsUpdated: 2009-12-01 @ 01:27:24 EST
More information on the Christmas carol "O Holy Night."… - Famous Bells of the WorldUpdated: 2009-12-01 @ 01:20:54 EST
A compilation of famous bells around the world… - History of Christmas Carols - Christmas Carol History…Updated: 2009-11-30 @ 20:25:58 EST
Brief history of how Christmas carols originated… - Christmas Song Lyrcis in the Public Domain - Christmas Songs…Updated: 2009-11-30 @ 20:05:05 EST
Lyrics of well-loved Christmas songs that are in the public domain… - More Christmas Music TriviaUpdated: 2009-11-29 @ 19:50:42 EST
Take this Christmas Music Quiz - Test Your Knowledge of Christmas Music… - Music Charities - Bringing Music Into Other People's Lives…Updated: 2009-11-28 @ 10:10:49 EST
Ways in which we can share the gift of music to others this holiday season. Music and charities… - The Music of The Polar Express - Polar Express Music…Updated: 2009-11-28 @ 09:36:41 EST
Information on the music of "The Polar Express" and other relevant information… - Salvation Army - Red Kettles and Bell Ringers…Updated: 2009-11-28 @ 09:22:05 EST
A brief history of the Salvation Army, red kettles and bell ringers… - Inspiring Musicians Famous Musicians Who Are Physically Challenged…Updated: 2009-11-24 @ 19:24:29 EST
A list of famous musicians/composers and performers who were physically challenged and yet beat the odds… - Child Prodigies In Music - Child ProdigiesUpdated: 2009-11-23 @ 00:38:23 EST
Profiles of child prodigies of the past and where they are now… - Famous People Who Played A Musical Instrument - TV/Movie Personaliti…Updated: 2009-11-22 @ 22:22:20 EST
A list of TV/movie personalities who play a musical instrument… - Famous People In Arts, Science and Sports Who Play an Instrument…Updated: 2009-11-21 @ 11:21:16 EST
A list of famous names in arts, science and sports who play an instrument… - Profle of Franz SchubertUpdated: 2009-11-21 @ 11:12:51 EST
A brief biography of the Romamtic composer Franz Schubert… - Friendship Songs - Songs About FriendshipsUpdated: 2009-11-21 @ 10:27:39 EST
A list of memorable songs for and about friendships. You can suggest other songs to be included on the list… - The President's Hymn - Thanksgiving MusicUpdated: 2009-11-16 @ 20:04:29 EST
Information about the President's Hymn - Thanksgiving Music… - Thank You Songs - Songs for ThanksgivingUpdated: 2009-11-15 @ 19:56:01 EST
A collection of songs with the words "thank you". Perfect for special occasions like Thanksgiving… - Thanksgiving Music ResourcesUpdated: 2009-11-15 @ 19:14:07 EST
Guides to music resources available online all relating to Thanksgiving… - Online Clarinet Lessons and ResourcesUpdated: 2009-11-11 @ 19:47:33 EST
Guide to online clarinet lessons and resources… - Christmas Across the GenresUpdated: 2009-11-11 @ 19:44:21 EST
Connecting you to music albums across the genre that will make great gift ideas for the holidays… - Daily Music Education Lesson Plans - March 1Updated: 2009-11-11 @ 19:43:23 EST
Music education lesson plan for March 1… - Daily Music Education Lesson Plans - March 17Updated: 2009-11-11 @ 19:41:47 EST
Daily music education lessons for March 17… - Daily Music Education Lesson Plans - March 16Updated: 2009-11-11 @ 19:40:24 EST
Daily music education lessons for March 16… - Daily Music Education Lesson Plans - March 15Updated: 2009-11-11 @ 19:35:42 EST
Daily music education lessons for March 14… - Profile of the ContrabassoonUpdated: 2009-11-11 @ 19:33:46 EST
All about contrabassoons… - Profile of the Maracas - PercussionsUpdated: 2009-11-11 @ 19:32:17 EST
Information on maracas… - Profile of the CornetUpdated: 2009-11-11 @ 19:30:21 EST
All about cornets… - Violin PartsUpdated: 2009-11-11 @ 19:25:36 EST
Description of the various parts of the violin… - The Olympic AnthemUpdated: 2009-11-11 @ 19:23:37 EST
Facts about the Olympic Anthem… - The Dalcroze Method - Dalcroze Approach, Emile Jaques-Dalcroze, Eur…Updated: 2009-11-11 @ 19:17:44 EST
The Dalcroze method, also known as Dalcroze Eurhythmics, is another approach to music education developed by Emile Jaques-Dalcroze… - Daily Music Education Lesson Plans - March 18Updated: 2009-11-11 @ 19:16:49 EST
Daily music education lessons for March 18… - Music Education Calendar - JanuaryUpdated: 2009-11-11 @ 19:14:01 EST
A monthly calendar of events relating to music education… - "America the Beautiful" - The History Behind "America the Beautiful"Updated: 2009-11-11 @ 07:15:52 EST
More information on the patriotic song "America the Beautiful."… - Piano Method Books for ChildrenUpdated: 2009-11-09 @ 20:07:43 EST
Top piano method books for children age 7 and up… - Star Spangled Banner - U.S. National AnthemUpdated: 2009-11-09 @ 19:56:18 EST
Features the lyrics, midi and sheet music of the Star Spangled Banner… - Patriotic Songs - Patriotic Songs and LyricsUpdated: 2009-11-09 @ 19:45:40 EST
More patriotic songs that inspires unity and brotherhood… - "The Stars and Stripes Forever" - The History Behind "The Stars and …Updated: 2009-11-09 @ 19:13:49 EST
More information on John Philip Sousa's patriotic march "The Stars and Stripes Forever."… - "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" - The History Behind - "When Johnn…Updated: 2009-11-09 @ 19:00:07 EST
More information on the American Civil War marching song "When Johnny Comes Marching Home." … - Profile of Henry Mancini - Henry Mancini BiographyUpdated: 2009-11-07 @ 02:55:46 EST
More information on tv/film composer Henry Mancini… - Famous Composers and Their Dads - Fathers' Day…Updated: 2009-11-07 @ 02:53:35 EST
All of us have people in our lives who have influenced us positively, and most of the time these people are our own parents. Many composers, musicians and performers reached the pinnacle of their c… - 20th Century Composers - Composers of the 20th Century…Updated: 2009-11-07 @ 02:52:05 EST
During the early 20th century, many composers experimented with rhythm, gained inspiration from folk music and assessed their views on tonality. These experimentations baffled listeners, and compos… - Profile of Irving Berlin - Irving BerlinUpdated: 2009-11-05 @ 08:11:02 EST
More information on American songwriter Irving Berlin… - Profile of George GershwinUpdated: 2009-11-03 @ 20:52:55 EST
Biographical information on 20th century composer George Gershwin… - Music Instrument Fingering Guides, Music Instrument Fingering ChartsUpdated: 2009-11-03 @ 20:03:47 EST
Fingering guides and charts for various types of musical instruments… - Profile of Richard RodgersUpdated: 2009-11-02 @ 01:57:42 EST
A brief biography of Richard Rodgers… - Jazz Music Greats - Influential Jazz Musicians and Vocalists…Updated: 2009-11-02 @ 00:47:33 EST
Jazz is a type of music that uses improvisation, simple to complex syncopated rhythms and altered scales There are other forms of music that developed from jazz including bebop, blues, ragtime, rhy… - Music of the 20th Century - 20th Century MusicUpdated: 2009-10-30 @ 23:36:03 EDT
More information on the music forms, styles and composers of the 20th century… - Buying A PianoUpdated: 2009-10-28 @ 08:11:22 EDT
Guidelines on buying a piano. Tips and advice before you buy your first piano… - The Most Memorable Music Theme for Fantasy, Horror and Sci-fi TV Sho…Updated: 2009-10-26 @ 23:33:54 EDT
A collection of the most memorable theme music for fantasy, horror and science fiction shows on television… - Music of the 20th Century - 1900 to 1960Updated: 2009-10-25 @ 23:32:14 EDT
A timeline of music events during the 20th century… - Profile of Nikolay Rimsky-KorsakovUpdated: 2009-10-23 @ 18:23:25 EDT
More information on composer Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov… - Profile of Cesar CuiUpdated: 2009-10-23 @ 18:21:25 EDT
More information on composer and music critic Cesar Cui… - Profile of Aleksandr BorodinUpdated: 2009-10-23 @ 18:19:45 EDT
More information on Russian composer Aleksandr Borodin… - Profile of Mily BalakirevUpdated: 2009-10-23 @ 18:15:01 EDT
More information on Russian composer Mily Balakirev… - What is Art Song? - Art SongsUpdated: 2009-10-23 @ 16:22:08 EDT
Learn the characteristics of an art song… - Music of the Romantic Period - Early Romantic MusicUpdated: 2009-10-23 @ 15:56:39 EDT
Music forms, styles and composers of the Romantic period… - Romantic Music ComposersUpdated: 2009-10-21 @ 12:45:14 EDT
Historiographers define the Romantic music period to be between 1800 to 1900. It is characterized by using music to tell a story or express an idea; the use of various musical instruments including… - Love Affairs of Famous Romantic ComposersUpdated: 2009-10-21 @ 03:32:36 EDT
Discusses the great love affairs of famous composers of the Romantic period… - Romantic Music TimelineUpdated: 2009-10-21 @ 00:56:05 EDT
A timeline of music-related events during the Romantic period and other music-related events during the Romantic period. … - Halloween Freebies - Free Stuff for HalloweenUpdated: 2009-10-20 @ 16:08:33 EDT
A collection of free Halloween-related resources… - The Scariest Film Scores Ever Witten- Music Scores for Horror, Suspe…Updated: 2009-10-20 @ 15:55:59 EDT
A compilation of some of the scariest film scores ever written for horror, suspense and thriller movies… - The Lyricist - What is a Lyricist?Updated: 2009-10-20 @ 04:16:19 EDT
Discusses the role of a lyricist and other related information… - The Jingle Writer - What is a Jingle Writer?Updated: 2009-10-20 @ 03:59:54 EDT
Want to become a jingle writer? Learn more if this career path is for you… - Professional Disc Jockey - Careers in MusicUpdated: 2009-10-20 @ 03:46:08 EDT
Are you good at expressing yourself and love music at the same time? Then, becoming a professional disc jockey might be for you… - The Conductor - What is a Conductor?Updated: 2009-10-20 @ 03:40:27 EDT
What does a conductor do? Learn more in this article… - The Composer - What is a Composer?Updated: 2009-10-20 @ 03:32:04 EDT
Tips for those wanting to become composers… - The Choir Director - Choral DirectorUpdated: 2009-10-20 @ 03:25:55 EDT
More information on what it takes to be a choir director… - The Music Arranger - What is a Music Arranger?Updated: 2009-10-20 @ 03:23:57 EDT
Information for and about music arrangers… - The Accompanist - What is an Accompanist?Updated: 2009-10-20 @ 03:21:16 EDT
Explanation of the role of music accompanists… - Glossary of music term - rondoUpdated: 2009-10-15 @ 09:03:16 EDT
Glossary of music terms. Definition of music terms… - More Symphony Music ComposersUpdated: 2009-10-13 @ 23:32:42 EDT
Let's get to know more composers behind some of the greatest symphonies ever written… - Symphony Music Composers - Composers of Symphonies…Updated: 2009-10-13 @ 01:52:06 EDT
Get to know the composers behind some of the greatest symphonies ever written… - Bach Symphonies - What is a Symphony?, Symphonies by the Bach Family…Updated: 2009-10-13 @ 01:29:13 EDT
Explore the works of the Bach family and learn more about symphonic music… - The Inspiration Behind Their MusicUpdated: 2009-10-12 @ 22:53:30 EDT
When you listen to a certain piece of music or a song, have you ever wondered who or what influenced the composer or songwriter to create that composition? This article explores this question and c… - Most Influential Classical Music ComposersUpdated: 2009-10-10 @ 10:55:08 EDT
The music of the Classical period is characterized by simpler melodies and forms such as the sonatas. The piano was undoubtedly the primary instrument used by composers during this period… - Music During the Classical Period - Classical Music TimelineUpdated: 2009-10-10 @ 10:32:57 EDT
A timeline of music events that happened during the Classical period… - Music of the Classical Period - Classical MusicUpdated: 2009-10-10 @ 10:02:47 EDT
Musical styles and forms of the Classical period… - What is Chamber Music? - Meaning of Chamber MusicUpdated: 2009-10-08 @ 09:28:38 EDT
Meaning of chamber music and music samples… - Love Songs - from the 1920s to the 1950sUpdated: 2009-10-05 @ 02:15:19 EDT
If there's one type of song that we will never grow tired of, it is the ever popular love song. Mellow or upbeat, mushy or filled with angst; whatever the tempo or the lyrical content; love songs r… - How to Raise Kids Who Love Music - Music and KidsUpdated: 2009-10-05 @ 01:42:04 EDT
About music and kids. Some helpful suggestions for parents wondering how they can instill the love of music in their kids… - Remembering 9/11 - 9/11 Memorial SongsUpdated: 2009-10-04 @ 22:37:49 EDT
Links to songs inspired by the tragedy of 9/11… - About the HarpUpdated: 2009-10-04 @ 22:30:59 EDT
Information on the harp… - What is an Orchestra?Updated: 2009-10-04 @ 21:55:40 EDT
Definition of orchestra as well as historical background, instruments and links to orchestra websites… - Music Teachers in the USAUpdated: 2009-10-04 @ 21:47:54 EDT
A list of music teachers in the USA… - Double Bass Playing TechniquesUpdated: 2009-10-04 @ 21:20:53 EDT
The different types of playing techniques for the double bass… - Songs About Falling in Love - Love SongsUpdated: 2009-10-04 @ 20:01:47 EDT
Love songs goes hand in hand with romance. Here are several songs about falling in love. Listen to it with your special someone and fall in love all over again… - Baroque Music ComposersUpdated: 2009-10-03 @ 21:17:54 EDT
This era was a time of experimentation. The role of music in society continued to expand and there was growing awareness of national styles. Here are several composers of Baroque music:… - Music Forms/Styles of the Baroque PeriodUpdated: 2009-10-03 @ 21:09:10 EDT
Explores the various music forms and styles popular during the Baroque period… - Types of Operas - The Different Types of OperasUpdated: 2009-10-03 @ 20:55:14 EDT
Description of the different types of operas… - Glossary of music term - choraleUpdated: 2009-09-30 @ 20:49:36 EDT
Glossary of music terms. Definition of the music term chorale… - Profile of Dizzy GillespieUpdated: 2009-09-29 @ 11:25:40 EDT
More information on jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie… - The Beginning of PolyphonyUpdated: 2009-09-27 @ 21:32:14 EDT
Tracing back when and how polyphony began… - The Rise of Secular MusicUpdated: 2009-09-27 @ 21:08:25 EDT
Looking back at how secular music evolved… - What is Plainchant?Updated: 2009-09-27 @ 20:55:42 EDT
The definition and brief history of plainchant… - Elements of Music - The Basic Elements of MusicUpdated: 2009-09-25 @ 02:44:57 EDT
Learn more about the 8 basic elements of music such as harmony, rhythm and tempo… - Classification of Musical Instruments, Musical Instruments Classific…Updated: 2009-09-23 @ 21:31:43 EDT
The classifications of musical instruments… - Jazz Musical Instruments - Musical Instruments of Jazz Music…Updated: 2009-09-23 @ 20:25:44 EDT
Image gallery of musical instruments used in jazz music… - The Drums, Jazz Musical Instruments - Musical Instruments of Jazz Mu…Updated: 2009-09-23 @ 20:18:23 EDT
The drums, image gallery of musical instruments used in jazz music… - The Double Bass, Jazz Musical Instruments - Musical Instruments of J…Updated: 2009-09-23 @ 20:17:04 EDT
Double bass, image gallery of musical instruments used in jazz music… - The Clarinet, Jazz Musical Instruments - Musical Instruments of Jazz…Updated: 2009-09-23 @ 20:16:14 EDT
The clarinet, image gallery of musical instruments used in jazz music… - The Piano, Jazz Musical Instruments - Musical Instruments of Jazz Mu…Updated: 2009-09-23 @ 20:12:12 EDT
The piano, image gallery of musical instruments used in jazz music… - The Saxophone, Jazz Musical Instruments - Musical Instruments of Jaz…Updated: 2009-09-23 @ 20:11:25 EDT
Saxophone, image gallery of musical instruments used in jazz music… - The Trumpet, Jazz Musical Instruments - Musical Instruments of Jazz …Updated: 2009-09-23 @ 20:10:46 EDT
About the trumpet. Image gallery of musical instruments used in jazz music… - Profile of Patrick Sarsfield GilmoreUpdated: 2009-09-21 @ 20:11:44 EDT
Information on the composer and bandleader Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore… - Profile of Karl Lawrence KingUpdated: 2009-09-21 @ 20:02:32 EDT
More information on bandleader Karl Lawrence King… - Profile of John Philip SousaUpdated: 2009-09-21 @ 19:43:57 EDT
Information on John Philip Sousa, also known as "The March King"… - Types of Bands - All About BandsUpdated: 2009-09-17 @ 20:17:59 EDT
More information on bands, the different types of bands… - All About Bands - What are Bands?, History of BandsUpdated: 2009-09-17 @ 08:09:31 EDT
Historical information about bands, description, different types of bands and links to band websites… - Marching Band Instruments - Musical Instruments of the Marching BandUpdated: 2009-09-15 @ 21:39:52 EDT
Profiles of musical instruments used in marching bands… - Profile of the Cymbal - PercussionsUpdated: 2009-09-15 @ 20:19:40 EDT
More information on cymbals… - Profile of the Triangle - PercussionsUpdated: 2009-09-15 @ 20:18:04 EDT
Information about the triangle as a music instrument… - International Choir Competitions - List of Choir CompetitionsUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 10:39:33 EDT
A directory of international competitions for amateur and professional choirs… - Glossary of music term - ExpressionismUpdated: 2009-09-12 @ 11:02:08 EDT
Glossary of music terms. Definition of the music term expressionism… - Which Comes First, Melody or Lyrics? - Songwriting 101Updated: 2009-09-03 @ 20:18:48 EDT
When writing a song which comes first, the melody or lyrics? Learn the answer here… - The Songwriter As A Storyteller - SongwritingUpdated: 2009-09-02 @ 01:58:55 EDT
To some extent the songwriter is like a storyteller. Learn what details to include in your song to make it more compelling… - Strong Opening Lines - Writing Your Songs First LineUpdated: 2009-08-31 @ 18:37:43 EDT
Some of the best songs are those that have strong opening lines… - A Word on Titles - About Song TitlesUpdated: 2009-08-31 @ 18:26:20 EDT
Types and ideas on coming up with catchy song titles… - The Parts of A Song - Song PartsUpdated: 2009-08-31 @ 18:11:56 EDT
You've heard about the verse, bridge, chorus, refrain, coda, etc. These are all parts of a song, here's a concise explanation of each part… - Profile of the Ondes-MartenotUpdated: 2009-08-25 @ 10:07:29 EDT
More information on the electronic music instrument called Ondes-Martenot… - Music of the 20th Century - 1961 to 1999Updated: 2009-08-25 @ 08:34:17 EDT
A timeline of music-related events during the 20th century… - Profile of the TubaUpdated: 2009-08-25 @ 01:32:38 EDT
All about the tuba… - Flute - Assembling Your FluteUpdated: 2009-08-25 @ 01:26:43 EDT
Tips on how to assemble your flute correctly… - Benefits of Music Education - Reasons to Play a Musical InstrumentUpdated: 2009-08-19 @ 21:18:46 EDT
Benefits of music education and reasons why you should learn to play a musical instrument… - Musical Facts Mentioned in Billy Joel's Song - "We Didn't Start the …Updated: 2009-08-17 @ 20:57:21 EDT
Focusing on the musical facts mentioned on the song "We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel… - Music Educations Lesson Plans By SubjectUpdated: 2009-08-17 @ 20:43:56 EDT
A collection of music education lesson plans arranged by subject… - What is the IFCM? - What is the International Federation for Choral …Updated: 2009-08-17 @ 19:35:00 EDT
Meaning and background on IFCM… - Marching Band Competitions and EventsUpdated: 2009-08-13 @ 03:07:45 EDT
A list of competitions and events open to marching bands…