Odd Quartet
Music History - Chopin Nocturne In E-flat Major Op. 9 No. 2
In this episode of Music History Crash Course we look at one of the most well known composers for piano, Frederic Chopin. Specifically, his Nocturne in E-flat major Opus 9 Number 2. We look at the structure of the composition as well as...
Odd Quartet
Listener's Guide To Carnival Of The Animals By Camille Saint-Säens - Movement 12 - Fossils
Written in 1886, the Carnival of the Animals is a humorous piece by french composer Camille Saint-saens. The piece is made up of 14 different movements which represent different animals, however this video focuses specifically on the...
Weird History
Jimi Hendrix's Woodstock National Anthem
Woodstock 1969 can be seen as the crowning event of the decade's free love movement, and its cultural impact spans generations. The shining star of the event turned out to be Jimi Hendrix's national anthem performance. His electric...
Curated Video
Exploring the Roots of Blues Music
Explore the origins of Blues music in the American Deep South and its evolution from African American work songs and European American folk music. Learn about key musical characteristics of the Blues, such as the call and response...
Curated Video
Music and Black History
Music is an important and effective medium for communicating emotions and inspiration. Learn about two important Black musicians who don't often get talked about in school: Abbey Lincoln and Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti.
Curated Video
The Origins and Structure of Electronic Dance Music (EDM)
With its use of non-acoustic instruments, synths, and electronic production methods, EDM offers an immersive and energetic musical experience. From the disco roots of the 70s to modern subgenres like drum and bass and dubstep, EDM...
Two Minute Music Theory
The History of Western Classical Music (or something)
ANNOUNCEMENT: As of May 14, 2019, there is a NEW Music History series starting on this channel called "Music In History: The Story of Music". NOTE: This video was created as a bit of a joke on how music history classes and how little...
Music Matters
The History of Musical Pitch - Music History
The history of musical pitch. Many of us assume that musical pitch has always been gauged at the same level but this is not the case. Concert pitch is the pitch reference to which a group of musical instruments are tuned for a...
Mr Henry's Music World
Music Composers Short History of the Greats!
Learn about the great music composers in our music history with this short animated video.
Odd Quartet
How Music Was Made Before Computers- Music Engraving
Before music notation software allowed us to create high resolution sheet music, the only way to get a good print of sheet music was with music engraving.
Odd Quartet
Music Theory - The History Of Music Clefs
A brief history of the music clefs we use today. From the medieval period up through the modern era the music clefs we use in sheet music have gone though many different changes.
Odd Quartet
The Oldest Music on Earth
While excavating the Hohle Fels cave in southwestern Germany in 2008, scientists discovered a bone flute that turned out to be one of the oldest music instruments in the world. In this episode we take a closer look at the flute itself...
Odd Quartet
A Brief History Of The Nutcracker: Tchaikovsky, Dumas, And Hoffmann
The Nutcracker. A story that spawned a thousand childrens books and countless adaptations for the stage, and then eventually made it to the silver screen. But, the origins of the Nutcracker isn’t the history of one nutcracker story. In...
Two Minute Music Theory
Music and the Reformation: Part 1 - Germany
A look at how the Protestant Reformation in Germany reshaped music history
Odd Quartet
Music History - Clair De Lune By Claude Debussy
Clair de Lune is one of Claude Debussy's most popular piano works. Today we take a closer look at the music and the composer. Here are some more awesome videos about Clair de Lune.
Odd Quartet
Weird History of Christmas Carols
Some Christmas carols have a bizarre history. In this video we look at three different Christmas carols from different eras of music history. We will look at the history behind the carols, who wrote the melody, who wrote the lyrics, and...
Two Minute Music Theory
Music in Ancient Egypt
An overview at the music of the dynastic period of Egypt
Two Minute Music Theory
Introduction to Music History
A First look at the new music history series from this channel
Odd Quartet
Music History - Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 Listener's Guide Music History
Rachmaninoff's piano concerto No. 2 is one of his most well known pieces, but did you know that Rachmaninoff struggled with depression and writer's block before being able to write this lovely piece of music? We look at the history...
Odd Quartet
Music History - The Most Recognized Piece Of Music (probably) Beethoven’s 5th
Today we take a look at a piece of music that you have probably heard many times - Beethoven's 5th symphony. Why is it so recognizable and how did it become so popular?
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WS ZO from jetliner flying overhead to The Forum arena music and sports venue formerly home of the Lakers / Inglewood, California, USA
WS ZO from jetliner flying overhead to The Forum arena music and sports venue formerly home of the Lakers / Inglewood, California, USA
Curated Video
Hip-Hop History: Dropping The Beat On AAPI Artists
Asian American hip-hop artists and producers speak on why hip-hop resonates with AAPI communities.
Pentatonix
Evolution of Music - Pentatonix
Explore music through the decades with an engaging video brought to you by the 5-part harmony acapella group, Pentatonix. Genuine musical talents sing through a variety of popular music from the 11th century to the 2010's. Artists...
Internet Multicasting Service
Internet Multicasting Service: What Is Jazz?
A series of downloadable lectures about jazz, "America's classical music," by Dr. Billy Taylor, provides information on the origins and fundamentals of Jazz Music. Links to select an artist, style,or jazz geography.