What Is the Difference Between Sharps and Flats?
In a typical Western scale, the half tones are sharps and flats. A half step “higher” than the natural tone is a sharp, while…
Concert
Concert is a social institution dedicated to the public performance of music in a non-religious or dramatic setting. Concerts evolved into their current form…
The acoustics of a concert hall
Concert hall acoustics is a subfield of room acoustics that focuses on the design of rooms for live music concerts that are typically unamplified.…
On ‘High,’ Caitlyn Smith elevates her sound.
As of March of 2020, Caitlyn Smith was on the verge of a breakthrough. It was just a matter of time before she launched…
Rock Music Genres That Shaped the ’80s
Getting a sense of the decade’s diverse sounds is easier by classifying 1980s music according to some of its most important genres and styles.…
Rock music’s origins and history are discussed.
Rock music’s history has been tumultuous and unpredictable since its inception in the late 1940s, as the genre has constantly redefined and recreated itself.…
Bragi: history and worship of the Norse god of music
Bragi, the Norse god of music, poetry, eloquence and prose, is not so well-known. Nonetheless, he is a significant figure in Norse mythology. He…
Difference between syllabic, melismatic and neumatic singing
The Basics of Singing Techniques Singing is an art! Different techniques and styles are necessary to express the feeling of a song. Syllabic, melismatic,…
Gods of music in ancient Egypt: Ihy, Hathor and Bes
Gods of Music in Ancient Egypt: Ihy, Hathor and Bes The Egyptians adored music and had three gods dedicated to it. Ihy, Hathor and…
How to spend your time with music: 26 things to do while listening to it
How to spend your time with music: 26 things to do while listening to it Music can be fun, but it can also be…
