Curated Video
The Metal Scream: From Nordic Vikings to Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin were some of the first bands to perform the metal scream, but the origin of screaming in music actually goes back a lot further to the Nordic Vikings.
Music Matters
Why Learn Figured Bass? - Music Theory
See why every musician should become familiar with figured bass. For harpsichordists and organists needing to realise figured bass in performance realising figured bass fluently with style is essential. For others it’s a useful way of...
Music Matters
What is the Baroque Orchestra? - Music Appreciation
The standard orchestra did not become established until the Classical period but the Baroque orchestra was well under development and this video explores how the orchestra got underway during the Baroque period in Italy, France and...
Music Matters
Who Needs the Rule of the Octave? - Music Theory
This music theory lesson summarises the rule of the octave and explains how it offers insight into harmonic thinking and into Baroque harmony in particular. The rule of the octave begins with the notion of harmonising an octave of the...
Music Matters
A Triple Time Rule Breaker - Inside the Mind of Bach
Occasionally you'll find that even Bach doesn't follow the rules of four-part harmony however he often has a good reason to break them. This video takes a look at one of his Chorales in which some rules are broken in order to achieve a...
Music Matters
Realizing Figured Bass - Inside the Mind of Bach
We delve inside the mind of Bach and examine one of his Chorales employing a Chorale melody and a Figured Bass. The video covers the meaning of the figures used alongside the bass line, after which there is a demonstration of how to play...
Music Matters
Handel’s Word Painting Brilliance - Composer Insights
A detailed look through the opening of the first Chorus movement in Handel’s “Messiah”. In particular word painting is explored, namely how Handel paints the text “And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed”. Choice of key and tempo are...
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.
Curated Video
Wine growers claim classical music relaxes grapes
AP Television
Stellenbosch - 12 July, 2012
1. Pan of Demorgenzon Wine Estate looking across to the Helderberg and Simonsberg mountains UPSOUND: music
2. Close up of a speaker situated in one of the Demorgenzon vineyards, zoom out and...
Yale University
Yale Collection of Musical Instruments: London Baroque
The London Baroque quartet presents a performance of Bach in this Yale University performance.
PBS
Classics for Kids: George Frederick Handel
A short biography of George Frederick Handel (1685-1759 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
Other
A Johann Sebastian Bach Midi Page
Great site for listening to Bach's works. Just click on mp3 for selections and the page will guide you to your choices.
Other
Bach Organ Works: Midi Files
This site has selected audio selections of works by Bach, focused on the organ. Nice synopsis of each section - very helpful.