Where Did the Xylophone Come From: Origin
You have definitely seen a xylophone or two in your childhood. They are in school music rooms and students are taught the different notes...
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Annie Dang
- Nov 26, 2021
- 2 min
Where Did the Recorder Come From: Origin
Recorders have been known for producing perhaps not the most elegant of sounds and tunes. However, they are extremely affordable and...
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Annie Dang
- Nov 24, 2021
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Where Did the Drums Come From: Origin
When you think of musical instruments, the drums is probably not the first to come to mind. Be it in a band, an orchestra or the likes,...
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Annie Dang
- Nov 22, 2021
- 2 min
Where Did the Harp Come From: Origin
You’ve probably seen harps in orchestras - huge string instruments that produce angelic melodies. Harps are one of the most ancient...
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Annie Dang
- Nov 19, 2021
- 2 min
Where Did the Violin Come From: Origin
Considered the queen of instruments right next to the king of instruments, the piano, the violin is one of the most elegant and...
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Annie Dang
- Nov 17, 2021
- 2 min
Where Did the Guitar Come From: Origin
The classical guitar has become one of the most homely and warm musical sights in many households with its sounds and music prevalent...
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Annie Dang
- Nov 15, 2021
- 2 min
Where Did the Piano Come From: Origins
We all know what a piano looks like. It is a classic, iconic musical instrument that houses an incredibly vast repertoire written by...
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Annie Dang
- Nov 12, 2021
- 2 min
The Most Overplayed Piano Pieces
When you see a piano in a mall and have the urge to play on it, what piece is it that you turn to? Or, on the other hand, what is the...
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Annie Dang
- Nov 10, 2021
- 2 min
What to Do With a Music Degree
When studying music professionally, the end goal is to probably come out with a career. However, the music industry is infamously known...
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Annie Dang
- Nov 8, 2021
- 2 min
How to Be A Good Music Teacher (From a Music Student)
Unfortunately or fortunately, I have experienced the cliche, terrible music classes, as a child. Screaming and crying before these...
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Annie Dang
- Nov 5, 2021
- 2 min
Is Music Necessary?
Have you ever stopped and wondered why music exists and if it is necessary? Or have you ever encountered anyone who has argued that music...
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Annie Dang
- Nov 3, 2021
- 2 min
Why a Music Degree is Useful
The stereotype of music degrees being worthless in today’s economy is a somewhat valid one - who needs musicians? However, there is a...
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Annie Dang
- Nov 1, 2021
- 2 min
The Stradivarius Violins
Crafted by Antonio Stradivari in the 17th and 18th centuries, the Stradivarius violins are one of the best, if not the best, violins ever...
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Annie Dang
- Oct 29, 2021
- 2 min
The Most Difficult Instruments
While difficulty is subjective and there are many factors that contribute to it (be it repertoire, difficulty in learning it and even...
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Annie Dang
- Oct 27, 2021
- 2 min
The Most Expensive Violin: The ‘Lady Blunt’ Stradivarius
Crafted by arguably the most talented violin maker of all time, Antonio Stradivari, this violin has withstood the test of time and...
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