Have you ever thought about what an important role background music plays in the storytelling of films? Take a moment and think about some of the most famous movies: Jaws, Star Wars, Rocky, Jurassic Park, Titanic, E.T. , The Godfather, Psycho, Forrest Gump, Indiana Jones, Schindler’s List, Back to the Future, and so on. Chances […]
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When architects design buildings, one of the last things they consider is the way sound moves through the building itself. This is a commonly overlooked feature that can have many negative effects ranging from structural integrity to uncomfortable environments. Anyone who has been on a bridge when it starts shaking or has had trouble hearing
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This week, our music theme is German Lieder. What is German lieder? Lieder is the German word for song. Therefore, German lieder is German songs. However, when using the term, most people refer to German songs of the Romantic Period (19th Century) written for voice and piano. Lieder is unlike other classical vocal music in
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We talk about Classical music all the time at Resonance School, but what does that really mean? The term “Classical “actually refers to an era in music, roughly spanning the 18th century, that was distinct from the music styles both before and after. The 17th century was the Baroque period, characterized by heavy, ornamental and serious
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If you’re reading this (a blog article about Hamilton), chances are you have probably heard of and/or listened to Hamilton: An American Musical. If you haven’t, by the time you’re finished reading this you’ll probably want to. Hamilton is a (fairly) new entirely hip-hop and rap musical about the Founding Father and first Secretary of the
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March is “Music in Our Schools” Month (MIOSM) which is a celebration of the importance of music education in schools! This celebration was implemented by the organization that is now known as NAfME (National Association for Music Education) in March 1973. Music in Our Schools started as a one-day observance, expanded to a week-long event
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It is said by many that music makes you smarter. Is this true? The answer is it can be if you are actively engaged in the lessons that you are learning. A decent music education can have incredible benefits on the heart and mind of its students. Studying music as a whole can improve the academic and
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As a musician, we have so many things that we would like to accomplish but we just don’t know where to start. Although it may sound somewhat ridiculous, not knowing how to practice is a real problem that some musicians face. To help with that practice room slump, read our tips to make your practice time efficient
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