The relationship between music and funerals is incredibly powerful and can offer a sense of peace for family members and friends at a difficult time. Music is usually played throughout a funeral service
Continue readingGregorian chants are historically significant. It’s the first example of Christian liturgical music that was preserved throughout the centuries. In the mid-eighth century, it became the official music
Continue readingIf you’re a fan of classical music, it’s not enough to listen to the most famous pieces, because, as any true fan will tell you, they don’t really count. You have to immerse yourself in the full
Continue readingThe idea that classical music is boring couldn’t be further from the truth. Composers from past centuries knew how to make the hairs on your arms stand on end. And guess what? They used superior technology
Continue readingWe all have a favorite song or composition that makes us feel relaxed. Music has an immense influence on our physical and psychological well-being, and just as it works for us, it can also work for our
Continue readingOpera and musicals are two of the most famous genres that combine musical theatre with other art forms. They share a lot of similarities, but there are also significant differences between the two. Below,
Continue readingBabies cry. A lot. And they do it all night long, every night for months on end. The best and most effective way to calm a crying baby is by singing or humming the same song over and over again until they
Continue readingThe guitar is one of the most popular string instruments in classical music. There are different types of guitars in the world of classical music, each of which can create different sounds depending on
Continue readingA quick search for classical music will show how it has regained popularity in the last few years. We listen to it while we study, work and exercise. After listening to it enough times, you may even want
Continue readingGetting into classical music is an ethereal experience that I wish I could relive. I want to hear each tune for the first time and appreciate it in all its musical greatness. However, I can’t turn back
Continue readingThe tags we currently use to define musical ages did not exist at the time. We retrospectively classified music according to the content they covered and the general style. As a result, it’s hard for
Continue readingWhat kind of music you like at any given moment depends on a lot of variables. For instance, imagine coming home after a hard day. You’ll likely want something relaxing to recalibrate your mind. For
Continue readingMusic is something that potentially creates that special ear candy to elevate emotional experience with the surrounding world. This article isn’t about the perks of listening to music—but rather a
Continue readingWhen considering classical music, there are many well-known artists throughout history. It has evolved in that span, constantly pushed by countless, incredibly innovative composers. This article takes
Continue readingFilms are one of the best places to hear great music, but when the movie itself is about some of the greatest musicians ever known, it becomes sensational.
Continue readingMost people have heard or read in passing about music having an influence on an unborn child. But did you know that it’s not just any kind of music? Kids in the womb are known to respond more to classical
Continue readingThe Nutcracker is a classic children’s ballet with music composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. It’s a holiday season ballet that is popular at Christmas time. If you were a musically inclined
Continue readingThe history of music shows it has always been an important part of human existence. It has the power to evoke emotions in ways that nothing else can. For many of us, music has even been a companion helping
Continue readingMusic is all around us. Deliberately or not, humans spend a great deal of their time surrounded by musical melodies.
Continue readingTraditional Christmas music comes in many different forms of delivery, with one of the oldest being through a choir. While choirs of all ages are certainly capable of producing beautiful and timeless Christmas
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