Tempo, or how fast or slow to play a piece, is one of the most basic components in music. It's manipulated in a myriad of ways to define sections of music, establish a mood, and add emotional depth. For many reasons, tempo is a crucial point in music and it's good to understand what tempo … Continue reading A Compendium of Tempo Terms
Month: April 2016
10 Free Sheet Music Sites
Sheet music is a necessary part of playing music. But, more often than not, I am turned off by the price of it. Thankfully, the World Wide Web has a lot to offer, including free sheet music! Below I’ve listed my favorite sheet music sites; enjoy! 1. IMSLP.org Absolutely, without a doubt, IMSLP is on … Continue reading 10 Free Sheet Music Sites
My Favorite Violin Tutorials
We live in a great age for learning instruments. Scary prospect it might be, but these days, it's easier than you might think. In my teachers' days, there was no Youtube and there were no such wide sources of information and help for learning methods and techniques. In the future, I hope I can write a … Continue reading My Favorite Violin Tutorials