Tom Head holds a Ph.D. in religion and society from Edith Cowan University, and is author or coauthor of 28 nonfiction books on a wide range of topics. He lives in Jackson, Mississippi (USA).

Beethoven Sonatas By Difficulty. The purely technical can in a sense is measured by the demands that Beethoven makes on the pianist however tasking any pianist with the problem of realizing ...

Love is in the air these days, so we thought we'd give a try to make your day a little brighter. In honor of Valentine's Day, we have chosen the 16 best love quotes from composers, musicians, singers ...

It's not easy being a conductor during orchestra rehearsals, or so this humorous sketch would have us believe. A great way to get you or your friends to smile in under 3 minutes, this little number ...

Dulcimer Definition, Information, and History of Dulcimer Musical Instrument What is a Dulcimer? A dulcimer is a stringed folk instrument which basically comes in two different varieties: the hammered ...

Explore Reggae music history and influence, from its Jamaican origins to shaping global culture, inspiring generations worldwide.

Do you know how many siblings did Beethoven have? Ludwig van Beethoven was the second of seven children born to his parents. Among Beethoven's siblings, only three of them survived to adulthood.

Baroque trills is a kind of musical ornament. Amongst the dazzling array of Baroque ornaments available the ‘trill’ was one of the most commonly used. It is also one of the few that has survived into ...

Mozart’s Starling Composers being influenced by the wonders of nature is quite a common theme. The French composer Olivier Messiaen is well-known for using bird song in his works with breath-taking ...

Indie Music vs Alternative We could say that most indie music is alternative, but not all are indie. Let’s unpack this statement. Many alternative rock bands in the 1980s signed with independent ...

Ever wonder how to become a piano teacher? Teaching the piano is a really enjoyable way to earn a living. Most piano teachers continue to take lessons.

Impact of Beethoven Ninth Symphony When it comes to accurately measuring the impact Ludwig van Beethoven had on the musical world, numerous academic tomes deal with this in an appropriate level of ...