March 4th, 2009

Music Theory Overview!

Music theory normally would involve studying the various elements involved with music.

Music theory normally would involve studying the various aspects involved with music. It means to know the various elements involved in the making of music, be it rhythm, melody, or harmony.

A brief overview of the various elements of music theory:

Notes & Pitches: A sound is produced when there is a vibration and the frequency of the vibration is known as a Pitch.

The various pitches are then named as musical notes. It is these musical notes that we need to know and recognize to be able to play any musical instrument.

March 2nd, 2009

How to learn recitative in five simple steps

Operatic recitative (the conversational sections that drive the plot forwards) can be difficult to learn, with strings of words and odd rhythms, and changing emotions. This article from an expert vocal coach and multimedia educator describes five quick and easy steps to learning recitative.

Recitative comprises music that is written in the style of ordinary speech, and appears in operas from Caccini to Stravinsky, and in church music including Gregorian chant and Bach’s cantatas.


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