History of the Violin
The violin has long been one of the most prominent musical instruments in use, and some would argue that this instrument is the third most popular musical instrument after the piano and the guitar. Every day, people admire the distinct, yet melodic sounds the violin produces. The violin’s vibrant...
The Best of Beethoven’s Orchestral Works
Beethoven composed some of the best music of both the romantic and classical music periods. His works became immortal with 9 symphonies, 38 piano and violin concertos and sonatas and 16 string quartets. What's extraordinary is that many of his masterpieces were created after he became deaf.
His creations are...
Best Cello Pieces of All Time
From Bach's Cello Suites to Dvorak's Cello Concerto, the cello has without a doubt some of the most beautiful music ever written. Here is our top 10.
Six Cello Suites - J.S. Bach
Bach composed these suites between 1717 and 1723 when we worked as a Kapellmeister in Köthen. The only manuscript found...
5 Easiest Musical Instruments to Learn
Learning a musical instrument can be one of the most rewarding things you take. No matter what instrument you choose, there are always challenging parts to master any instrument.
If you're looking for an easier way to get started, you might want to...
10 Hardest Musical Instruments to Learn
Learning a musical instrument can be one of the most rewarding things you take. No matter what instrument you choose, there are always challenging parts to master any instrument.
10. Trumpet
Like the violin...
Best Oboe Concertos of All Time
The oboe is a beautiful solo instrument that features in many symphonies as well as concertos. We've collected the ten best oboe concertos into the following list so that you can enjoy the lovely melodies of this instrument.
1. Albinoni: Oboe Concerto in C Major, Op. 9, No. 5
This beautiful...
Birthdays of Famous Composers
Music is one of the arts that not only brings joy but also tells great stories and passes meaningful messages. Composers are some of the most important people in the music industry because they are responsible for writing music that musicians play and perform.
Some of the ways that people...