String Quartet Part 2: Mozart to Britten

Last week we talked about the development of the string quartet, a Classical era genre of music that involves two violins, a viola, and a cello. (Click here for that post.) Since “Father of the String Quartet” Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) established the quartet as a legit ensemble, many composers have continued to develop the genre. […]

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String Quartet Part 1: The Development of a New Genre

Since the beginning of time, composers have found ways to use musical instruments to communicate, and as technology developed, so did those musical instruments. The Renaissance era saw the creation of the violin, viola, and cello. And because the sweet string sound captured the ear of musicians and audiences alike, the string quartet was created. […]

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The Development of Western Music Notation

Read all about the development of western music notation - beginning with the Ancient Greeks!

Music has been around for a very long time. Long before mankind even began a written history of their lives, there was music. And long before the development of the treble clef, music notation had to begin somewhere. Prehistoric Music Notation At the earliest point in known music history, music notation did not exist. People […]

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Music History: The Romantic Era

The Romantic era paved the way for composers to explore emotions and stories in a new way. Read about some famous composers and their contribution to music.

The Romantic era is one of the most popular periods in Western music history. And it’s easy to see why! Lasting from 1820-1910 (or so), music from this time is known for its shift away from the balanced and light Classical era characteristics and towards more emotive and descriptive sounds. Romantic Era Ideals A Shift […]

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Music Vlog #1

Hello dear readers! I’ve decided to try something new – I started a music vlog on my YouTube channel: I’m really excited about this video. I know it’s not perfect, but I love trying new things and sharing what I love with others. This vlog will be a series of discussions on classical music ranging from […]

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