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Musical Journey Through Time: Classical Composers and Their Influence
In this video, Nova takes kids on an adventure through the history of classical music, introducing them to famous composers like Mozart, Bach, and Tchaikovsky. The video explores how these composers revolutionized music and paved the way...
Music Matters
Canon by Diminution - Writing Canon
Learn how to write a canon by diminution. In a canon by diminution one part begins then the second part follows on several beats or bars behind using the same pitch as the first part but presented in notes of half the value. This lesson...
Music Matters
Bass Sequence Using Falling Thirds - Music Composition
This music composition lesson explores one idea for writing a sequence based on a pattern in the bass line. In this case, the bass alternates falling thirds with rising seconds to generate a melodic pattern at the bottom of the texture,...
Music Matters
Rossini's Writing for the Harmonium - Composer Insights
We investigate a less familiar corner of Rossini’s writing, namely the Preludio Religioso from his Petite Messe. Unusually, the movement is written for Harmonium. This composer insights lesson goes on to explore the initial fugal design...
Music Matters
Why Should You Learn Music Theory?
Students learning music often think of music theory as a waste of time, they think it’s boring, and something they’ll never actually need. We explain why you should learn music theory in order to become a better musician. Plenty of...
Music Matters
Why the Notes E# B# Cb and Fb Really Do Exist - Music Theory
Yes, the notes E#, B#, Cb and Fb really do exist and it's important to know why. In this music theory lesson we explain the often confusing topic of enharmonic equivalents and why in music we sometimes have to call a note E# instead of...
Music Matters
Writing Counterpoint - Combining Counterpoint with Harmony
Learn how to write and compose counterpoint combined with homophony. Counterpoint is an advanced music composition technique that involves weaving together multiple melody lines. Working in a Baroque style, this video demonstrates how...
Two Minute Music Theory
War Fugue Eagle: A Fugue On The Auburn Fight Song
When you get bored between classes, you realize the thing that the world needs right now is a fugue on the Auburn Fight Song. Please Enjoy: War Fugue Eagle.
Music Matters
An Introduction to Bach's Prelude & Fugue in F# Minor (BWV859)
An introduction to the 48 Preludes & Fugues and Bach's Prelude & Fugue in F# Minor (BWV859). This music analysis video provides a simple examination of the work. Through this study one begins to understand the structure and musical...
Music Matters
Baroque Style - Composing for the Piano
In this episode of composing for the piano we talk about writing in a baroque style. We take the music matters theme and arrange it into a baroque fugue style, discussing music composition techniques and tips when composing for the piano...
Odd Quartet
Music History - Toccata & Fugue In D Minor, BWV 565
Toccata and Fugue in D minor is as mysterious as it is well known. In this episode, we take a closer look at the history of the organ piece.