Discover the world's top classical music festivals, including the BBC Proms, Chopin International, and Aix-En-Provence, post-pandemic.

An introduction of the characteristics of folk music. There are underlying characteristics, embedded in folk music from which we can draw a subtle commonality.

Johan Sebastian Bach’s Influence on Classical Music In particular, JS Bach seemed drawn to the work of Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707), a Danish composer and organist, whose work made a significant ...

Easiest Chopin Nocturne. It would be understandable that at a first glance at the Fourth Nocturne (op.15: No.1), you might come to the early conclusion that this was the easiest of the Chopin ...

Baroque trills is a kind of musical ornament. Amongst the dazzling array of Baroque ornaments available the ‘trill’ was one of the most commonly used. It is also one of the few that has survived into ...

List of greatest and famous organ players you should know. Discover the famous organist, from the church organist to the classical jazz or rock organist, popular male and female organist list.

On the grassroots level, indie music and alternative refer to a set of beliefs and ideas rather than a musical genre.

History Of Country Music Given the succinct nature of this article, this historic account of Country Music will be a potted one. The genre is huge, the artists’ number in their thousands and the finer ...

Here are some more great reasons why you should learn to play the harmonica. Playing the harmonica is easier than most people think - sometimes it is as easy as blowing on the blow organ and major ...

Debussy's music was pioneering, groundbreaking, and opened one of the doorways to the world of modern music and beyond.

The 6 great pieces of 21st century piano music in the world. Often preference and passion are given to the music of the past whilst the music of the times in which we live is ignored or overlooked.

Learn the differences between Ritardando Vs Rallentando. Ritardando required a prompt but gentle slowing of the speed, whereas rallentando was a more gradual slowing of the tempo.