Why study classical music?
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Classical music and its benefits
Why study classical music? Because peer-reviewed clinical research shows that classical music is the best music to develop your brain, enhance your health and wellness, and improve your life. After all, we all know that what we take into our bodies affects our health--diet, supplements, and creams, ointments, and all the rest. But how many of us consider what we're taking into our bodies through our ears?
That's right--what kind of music you listen to affects every part of your health--and everyone should be aware of this simple fact. So I've put together a list of resources--how, why, when, where--on everything that 23 years in the business, two trade schools, and a Master's degree, as well as reading 4,000 journal abstracts a month have taught me.
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The first-ever classical music bliki!
Both a blog and a wiki, this site is your one-stop source for research into classical music and health, wellness, and many other fields. Whether you're looking for a citation, advice in plain English on how this research can benefit you, or a piano or voice teacher in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, try here first--after less than six months, it was named one of the world's top 100 music education blogs in English. Or read my bliki on your Kindle!
More about Classical Music
Here are links to me, to classical music, and more. Find a teacher, learn about classical music, promote your ensemble, choir, chorus, orchestra or string quartet, and keep listening to keep healthy!
- My LinkedIn profile
- A little more professional biography about me.
- How to practice music efficiently
- Details for how to get the most from your practice time.
- How to get the most from your music lessons
- Tips from a professional on how to maximise your lessons
- How to Select a Music Teacher
- Twenty questions you should ask before hiring a music teacher. Picking the right teacher can mean all the difference between success and failure!
- Products I recommend available from Amazon
- My Amazon.com store with links to products I recommend. I review and rate products personally, so if you need help from a professional deciding which item is right for you, this may help!
- FAQ for early music
- The web's largest reference for European Medieval and Renaissance music since 1994.
- How to Encourage Your Child to Practice
- Tips on how to turn practice time from torture to time well-spent.
- Listen to free classical music online
- Everyone knows that classical music is good for you. Without spending a cent, here's how to find lots of great free classical music on the internet--completely legally!
- Use the Internet to Promote your Band, Chorus or Ensemble
- The days of waiting to be discovered by an agent are over--musicians have to be entrepreneurs. So take charge of your career with these free and useful methods to get in touch with your fans--they are the ones who will ultimately buy your recordings and come to your concerts!
- Book your Band online for free!
- Great for any business that meets with clients, you can now offer free booking services for your performing group!
- Keep the Arts in your Child's School
- Effective methods for making sure your child's school takes responsibility for giving your child a well-rounded education.
- Overview of Classical Music
- Everything you wanted to know about the history of classical music if you don't want to spend your life studying it!
- How to Take Charge of Your Career (For Musicians) | eHow.com
- The world is changing, and it's time that musicians take charge of their own careers instead of sitting around waiting to be discovered by an agent, or a record company.
- How Your Music Affects Your Health
- Do you agree that what you put into your body affects your health? What about what you put into your body through your ears?
- Listen to Classical Music like an Expert
- If the thought of understanding a thousand years' worth of music makes your head spin, try this handy technique for understanding what you are hearing!
“Shouldn't your life be better than a country-western song?”
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PuttinUpWithSuzy
Apr 11, 2012 @ 10:09 am | delete
- I LOVE classical music! My mom taught me the notes on the piano when I was in 4th grade and that began my love of music. I learned clarinet in 6th grade and have been playing ever since. Mozart is my fave.
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AvonGirl
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- Very useful lens, thanks.
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Churchmouse
Oct 31, 2011 @ 8:37 pm | delete
- I couldn't agree more... but I do still have trouble defining classical. Is Boulez classical? Maybe the time factor pays a part here.:-) Excellent lens - thank you and especially for the care of pianos!!
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albertwebs
Oct 24, 2011 @ 4:47 am | delete
- It's sad how little classical music is encouraged in schools these days. Bring on the Beethoven!
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despinadesign
Sep 29, 2011 @ 11:44 am | delete
- I agree with your comments. I learned classical guitar as child.Classical music is a discipline which cannot be said for other types of music.Having said that all types of music have their place but the foundation is and should be classical music.
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On Piano
Care, Maintenance, and more
If you have a piano, it's important to care for it properly. Otherwise, it could end up costing you thousands of dollars to repair or replace it. Don't play? It's time to learn!
- How to Use the Sustain Pedal
- There are two different skills needed to use the sustain pedal on the piano--the first is the physical skill of operating the pedal, and the second is knowing when to use it.
- How to Spring Clean Your Piano
- No need for your piano tuner or technician to lose his or her lunch when they have to open your piano. A little yearly maintenance goes a long way in helping your piano hold its value.
- How to Clean Ivory Piano Keys
- Ivory key facings are expensive to replace and the supply ot pre-ban ivory is getting rarer. Make sure that you keep your ivory key facings in good condition and clean, to preserve the value of your instrument.
- How Piano is taught differently in Europe and America
- If you are thinking about studying piano, make sure that you find a teacher who is in tune with your goals for piano.
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Clever Items for Musicians
Ah, yes. Yet another music-themed pendant to go in my jewelry box, never to be worn. Instead, give your favourite musician one of these clever insider products, sure to tickle their funnybone!
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Basics and more
Find piano sheet music, supplies, and more on Amazon.
On The Voice
Everything you need to know about good vocal health for singing and speaking.
- How to Correct Common Voice Problems with a Voice Teacher
- Voice teachers are there not only to teach you how to sing; they can improve your speaking voice, too. Numerous common voice problems can affect your general health. Avoid costly and painful surgery!
- How to Breathe for Singing or Speaking
- You're laughing, and saying, "I already know how to breathe!" That's true, but this is a way to breathe that is more efficient and makes better use of your body. Your blood will have more oxygen, and you will feel more relaxed and alert. And you'll sound better, too!
- You Don’t Sing — But Do You Need a Voice Teacher?
- If you wake up hoarse, or end the day hoarse, if you feel you need to cough or clear your throat, you may be using your voice incorrectly. A few months' worth of voice lessons could help improve your vocal health.
- How to Knock out a Cold Before It Takes Hold
- What European opera singers do when they feel a cold coming on. It really works!
Art Songs
Sheet music for your singing health!
Stringed Instruments
If you play a classical stringed instrument: guitar, rebec, violin, viola, violoncello, double bass, cittern, hurdy-gurdy, dulcimer, or something else, you may find this information useful!
- How to Replace the Bridge on a Stringed Instrument
- If your old bridge is not broken, then replacing the bridge on your violin, viola, violoncello or double bass is easy and you easily can do it yourself.
- How to Use a Tuning Fork to tune a String Instrument
- Learning to use a tuning fork to tune your instrument is by far the best way. It's not difficult and saves you from the expense of a digital tuner (plus the insurance and worry that it might be lost or stolen).
If music be the food of love, play on!
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Some of my favourites
My favourite kinds of music!
- Chant Radio
- Chant Radio
- Renaissance Radio
- Renaissance Radio
- Medieval Radio
- Medieval Radio
- Modern Classical Radio
- Modern Classical Radio
- Romantic Radio
- Romantic Radio
- Classical Radio
- Classical Radio
- Early Music Radio
- Early Music Radio
- thalena's QuickMix
- thalena's QuickMix
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Medieval Music
Where it all began! Even women composed and became famous for their work during this period!
Renaissance Music
The first music that sounds modern (more like the music we're used to). Some of the seminal composers of the genre.
Baroque Music
Some of the best from the Baroque era!
Classical Music
Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven -- who doesn't love them?
Music from the Romantic Era
Some of my favourite classical music!
Twentieth Century
What's new in classical music!
MY favorites
Listen to some of my picks!
| Track | Artist | Album | |
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| Arias From Dorilla In Tempe for Soprano, Strings & Continuo, RV 709: III. Rete Lacci | Adrian Chandler, La Serenissima & Mhairi Lawson, Soprano | Vivaldi in Arcadia - Concertos and Arias | |
| 6 Little Preludes: No. 1 in C Major, BWV 933 | Glenn Gould | Bach: Preludes, Fugues and Fughettas (Expanded Edition) | |
| 6 Little Preludes: No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 934 | Glenn Gould | Bach: Preludes, Fugues and Fughettas (Expanded Edition) | |
| 6 Little Preludes: No. 3 in D Minor, BWV 935 | Glenn Gould | Bach: Preludes, Fugues and Fughettas (Expanded Edition) | |
| 6 Little Preludes: No. 4 in D Major, BWV 936 | Glenn Gould | Bach: Preludes, Fugues and Fughettas (Expanded Edition) | |
| 6 Little Preludes: No. 5 in E Major, BWV 937 | Glenn Gould | Bach: Preludes, Fugues and Fughettas (Expanded Edition) | |
| 6 Little Preludes: No. 6 in E Minor, BWV 938 | Glenn Gould | Bach: Preludes, Fugues and Fughettas (Expanded Edition) | |
| Istanpitta Ghaetta [Italian 14th Century] | Dufay Collective | A Dance In The Garden Of Mirth - Medieval Instrumental Music | |
| Trotto - Salterello [Italian 14th Century] | Dufay Collective | A Dance In The Garden Of Mirth - Medieval Instrumental Music | |
| La Seconde Estampie Royal [French 13th Century] | Dufay Collective | A Dance In The Garden Of Mirth - Medieval Instrumental Music | |
| Istanpitta Isabella [Italian 14th Century] | Dufay Collective | A Dance In The Garden Of Mirth - Medieval Instrumental Music | |
| Danse [French 13th Century] | Dufay Collective | A Dance In The Garden Of Mirth - Medieval Instrumental Music | |
| La Uitime Estampie Real [French 13th Century] | Dufay Collective | A Dance In The Garden Of Mirth - Medieval Instrumental Music | |
| Miserere mei Deus secundum: 3a parte - Domine labia mea aperies | Dufay Ensemble & Eckehard Kiem | Josquin Des Prez: Dufay Ensemble | |
| La Quinte Estampie Real [French 13th Century] | Dufay Collective | A Dance In The Garden Of Mirth - Medieval Instrumental Music | |
| Retrove [English 14th Century] | Dufay Collective | A Dance In The Garden Of Mirth - Medieval Instrumental Music | |
| O très piteulx de tout espoir fontaine – Guillaume Dufay | Jordi Savall | The Forgotten Kingdom |
The Best Classical Label?
This one is my favourite!
Let's face it. There are all kinds of labels out there, some great, some good, some not very good at all. One of the best, not only in terms of recording quality, but also in terms of authenticity, research, and every other aspect, is Arkiv music. I recommend their recordings far above anyone else's, and browsing their catalogue of recordings is a wonderful way to discover all kinds of music you have never heard of before, as well as stellar recordings of your old favourites.
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