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, 20212 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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Nov 24, 20212 min
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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Nov 22, 20212 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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Nov 19, 20212 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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Nov 17, 20212 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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Nov 15, 20212 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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Nov 12, 20212 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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Nov 10, 20212 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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Nov 8, 20212 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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Nov 5, 20212 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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Nov 3, 20212 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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Nov 1, 20212 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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Oct 29, 20212 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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Oct 27, 20212 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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Oct 25, 20212 min
The Most Expensive Piano: Steinway & Sons Pictures at an Exhibition
It’s no surprise that pianos don’t come cheap, but this piano might shock you with its extremely high price. It truly does make you...
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Sep 13, 20212 min
The Oldest Orchestra in the World
Based in Copenhagen, the Royal Danish Orchestra is the world’s oldest orchestra, currently consisting of about a hundred musicians....
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Aug 28, 20214 min
A Guide to the Most Important Music Periods in History
Do you have classical musicians for friends who go on and on about these classical periods? Are you not too sure about what they’re...
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Aug 24, 20212 min
The Hands of Music: Ludwig van Beethoven
Born in Bonn, Germany on 16 December 1770, Ludwig van Beethoven grew to become one of the most influential figures in musical history....
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