Music Matters
The Mannheim School of Composers - Music History
The Mannheim school of composers, led by Stamitz, steered significant musical developments during the second half of the eighteenth century. This music history lesson explains some of their most significant innovations and explains the...
Tarver Academy
Everything you need to know about the Declaration of Independence
In This Episode, Tyler Teaches You Everything you need to know About the Declaration of Independence
Two Minute Music Theory
Sonata Form In TWO Minutes. (roughly)
Volumes of Dissertations have been written on the topic; and while it is endlessly nuanced, it doesn't have to be hard to understand the basics. Today, we're looking at the exposition, development, and recapitulation of Sonata-Allegro Form.
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Scientists have created malaria-resistant mosquitoes
University of California scientists have recently developed a way to create malaria resistant mosquitoes by genetic modification, which is a significant step toward eliminating malaria in humans. Affecting half of the world's population,...
Music Matters
Mozart the Master of Simplicity - Composer Insights
Does it get any better than Mozart? This composer insights lesson explores the first movement of Mozart’s K545 Sonata in C. The simple phrase structure and melodic design are unpacked in the context of the overall Sonata Form. Triadic...
Music Matters
Mozart's Clever Development Section - Composer Insights
We examine the Development section of the first movement of Mozart’s Piano Sonata in D major, K284. In the space of 20 bars Mozart packs in a mobile and clever series of modulations while he explores a small number of musical ideas to...
Music Matters
Domenico Scarlatti's Sonatas - Composer Insights
Domenico Scarlatti wrote over 550 single-movement sonatas for the harpsichord, making characteristic but innovative use of the instrument. This composer insights lesson explores sonata K208 in A major. Having clarified the Binary...
Two Minute Music Theory
The ART of Music Theory
Music theory is often confused as being mostly about identification, but really - it's more about interpretation. Music Theory is an art. And it's an artform that is both valuable and practical for all musicians throughout their lifetime.