Things can get a little blurry when we try to describe the timbre of an instrument with words that usually are not related to sound. For instance, we could say that the timbre of a French horn has a velvet quality to it. What does that mean in technical terms? Velvet is a really smo...
Learn the basics of musical harmony in the ultimate guide for beginners. From intervals to chords and progressions, here's what to know.
Thetextureandtimbreof music can be tricky to pin down—they’re generally focused on thecharacter and qualities of soundthat can’t be summed up by tone and rhythm alone. Finally, theexpressiveelements of music relate to the endless differentways that tones and rhythms can be played—soft, lo...
it is when every rule of music came to be. Reading music being able to read music was not easy, the music sheets where very hard to read because all the parts were in one staff. Adults and kids were to sing the same parts, but for adults it was harder to sing the higher notes be...
Unfortunately, many people find wine and how to choose, serve, and describe it more intimidating than enjoyable. The very scope of the topic seems daunting. But never fear -- you don't have to take a class to appreciate the subtleties of fine wine. Still, as with many things in life,...
People often ask me to describe what I do, since the terms “Vocal Freedom Camp” and “Journey to Vocal Freedom” can mean many things. But since what I do is comprised of so many different elements, I try to focus my answer on what clients achieve as a result of working with me....
As writers it’s very easy to find ourselves using the same words to describe the same sounds. So how can we add texture to our work, and describe sounds in our stories in new and exciting ways? 1. Take a stroll through different areas of your neighbourhood and note the cacophony of ...
Describe the two types of metamorphic texture, and discuss how they are produced. How are beats useful in tuning the musical instruments? What is meant by resonance? What are the conditions for resonance to occur? Why does a concert violinist must usually retune his instrument when he enters ...
Of course, the woman you describe sounds quite ideal. American women do have problems with weight and don’t really go out of their way to take care of their body, except for their crazy fad diets and medical procedures. Many don’t know that the jogging or gym membership doesn’t mean...
How to play the second inversion of C major? To play the second inversion of the C major piano chord, start with G as the lowest note. Then, play C above it and finally add E as the highest note. This inversion gives the chord a new texture and is perfect for smooth chord transitio...