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Hymns date back to ancient times and have become a part of Christianity as well as a part of other world religions especially on the Indian subcontinent and from Egyptian and Greek cultures. However, a lack of musical notation in early writings makes it difficult to determine the actual musical forms used.
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Music Theory provides a practical discipline to study the methods and concepts used to create music.
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Vibrato uses the left hand to create phrasing and “musicality”. When playing vibrato, the instrument doesn’t shake. The instrument itself remains still.
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What is New-Age Music While there appears not to be an exact definition of New-Age Music there does appear to be agreement that it is music created by composers and musicians whose aim is to focus on providing a peaceful, meditative, and relaxing environment. It had its beginnings in the 1970s in conjunction with the... Read More ›
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What is a Playlist? Today playlists are a common commodity. What is a playlist? Simply put, a playlist is a list of songs that can be played back on a media player. However, the term also has several specialized meanings. These meanings dwell in the areas of television broadcasting, radio broadcasting, and personal computers. Radio... Read More ›
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Much of the military music has been composed to announce military events as with bugle calls and fanfares, or accompany marching formations with drum cadences, or mark special occasions as by military bands.
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If you are new to classical music you may find a good way to develop a love for Western music is by creating a Starter Kit for each of the “greats”. Pick an artist and take a listen. If you enjoyed it then go back and explore more. Start with the greats. For me, the... Read More ›
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What is a Timpano A Timpanist is a person who plays a kind of kettle drum or timpani in an orchestra. Timpani are different from other drums because they are tuned to certain musical notes. A pair pf timpani are normally an octave from F below middle C downward. With three the kettles are tuned... Read More ›
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Hanukkah celebration tends to be informal and based on custom rather than law.
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With One of the Greats Violinist, composer, producer and performer Daniel Kobialka, DMA has been involved in the music industry for over 40 years as a soloist, Principal Second violinist, and composer. Daniel’s career began at the age of thirteen when he debuted in Carnegie Hall in New York and has taken him on a... Read More ›
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Spatial Music When a composer intentionally arranges a composition to incorporate sound location it becomes Spatial music or Surround Sound. Not a new technique, it can be found as chants in Christian western music dating back to biblical times. The term, if used as a component specific to new musical techniques, is often translated as... Read More ›
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What does Top 40 mean ? Individuals associated with the music world may choose the term “Top 40” countdown to label mainstream pop music played on the radio. The term first appeared in the early 1950s (1) and contained a list of frequently aired songs. It was during this period that this new approach was... Read More ›
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Noted Health Conditions Researchers have identified certain medical health conditions that occur with increased frequency among musicians. These conditions can affect musicians of all ages and ability. The problems have also been shown to be related to their practice and performance of music. Data indicate the problems include musculoskeletal disorders, skin disorders, respiratory disorders,... Read More ›
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Is there a relationship between poetry and music? The question will be addressed by first defining each and then exploring any possible relationships. What is music? Music is a collection of coordinated sound or sounds, vibrations, and silent moments,. These sounds can be used to convey a whole range of experiences, environments, and emotions... Read More ›
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Auditioning A musical audition has been defined as a short performance given by an actor, dancer, or musician so that a director or conductor can decide if they are good enough to be in a play, film, or orchestra (1). The audition provides a systematic process in which industry professionals select performers. In some ways... Read More ›
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Links are provided for those interested in an in-depth explanation of a particular type of music
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String or Percussion Is the piano, an instrument invented about 1700 in Italy, a string or a percussion instrument? To begin, there is disagreement about the answer. The following is a review the arguments. Why do People Think The Piano is a String Instrument? By definition a string or stringed instrument creates sound by... Read More ›
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The term Orchestration is also used by some to identify what instruments will be assigned to play specific parts of a composition.
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You’re all grown up but for some reason, never learned to play an instrument. Don’t give up. It’s never too late. Despite the many myths about music and musicians, there seems to be general agreement that anyone can acquire skill to some level of competence. According to John Powell, everyone is musical. It’s just a... Read More ›
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Neurodevelopment of autism spectrum disorder Thousands of children in the US have been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder with symptoms ranging from mild, such as usually seen with Asperger’s Syndrome, to severe. This post will be looking at the advances in the use of music as therapy in children with this disorder (ASD). As noted in Webmed, “Autism... Read More ›
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Music Can Serve as a Neurobiological Tool Science tells us music is one of the most powerful neurobiological tools we have. As far back as Aristotle, music has been credited with the ability to create a positive influence and to motivate. It is also credited with the reason we reflect and think rationally (1). Today... Read More ›
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What is Musical Criticism? The Encyclopedia Britannica defines Musical Criticism as a branch of philosophical aesthetics concerned with making judgements about composition or performance or both (1). It has its beginnings in the eighteenth century when it was designed to provide commentary on “classical music.” Today music journalists review songs, albums and live concerts, profiles... Read More ›
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This Just for Fun Quiz post is intended to provide a bit of levity to our learning efforts. The quiz questions cover some of the topics reviewed in our posts previously. The answers are provided below. Answers are linked to posts for reference. Here’s the link to the form “Music Notes Blog Quiz”: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAN__tm7sqlUNkdBM0xGTlYyUFNWVkNURUs3NDNJRlZVSi4u ... Read More ›
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For those who either love Daniel Kobialka’s music or are unfamiliar with it, here is a list of Stream Playlist URLs. The majority of them are free for listening. Please let us know if you like the post. Stream Playlist URLs Daniel Kobialka – Cosmic Ecstasy This is early Daniel Kobialka Musical Inspiration by Daniel... Read More ›
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Study of Sound Music and mathematics, can they be classified into the same category? To make music, you must know how to break “sound” into elements of pitch, rhythm and tempo (1). Science teaches us that sound is vibration, and the frequency of vibration is what makes different sounds. Music then is the study of... Read More ›
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