Composer’s Corner: The Story of Lili Boulanger
She was a child prodigy, talented musician, and a gifted composer, but she lived less than a quarter-century and was nearly forgotten afterwards. So who …
Composer’s Corner: The Story of Joseph Haydn
If you’ve studied much classical music, you’ve probably heard of Joseph Haydn. You’ve almost certainly heard some of his music, since he wrote a famous …
The Big List of Music Theory Terms and Definitions
Music theory terms. They can be pretty confusing. Have you ever wondered what a diminished seventh chord is? Or been confused about the difference between …
Composer’s Corner: The Story of Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel
The other Mendelssohn. Felix’s sister. That’s how Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel was known for a century and a half. Only very recently have scholars begun to …
What Are the Seven Greek Modes of Music and Where Can I Find Them?
You might have heard about the Ancient Greek modes before, but what are they? How are the music modes different from major and minor keys, …
What is a Neapolitan Chord and How Can I Use It?
You may have heard of a Neapolitan chord and wondered what it was. Is it a special kind of triad, or a seventh chord? What …