Understanding MusicIn this video, the musical form called a fugue is explained. Feel free to use this video for your own class. Copyright information is at the end of the video.
What is a Fugue? (Music Appreciation)Understanding Music2016-02-19 | In this video, the musical form called a fugue is explained. Feel free to use this video for your own class. Copyright information is at the end of the video.
Music Appreciation Study Guides: UPDATED LINK 2022 drive.google.com/drive/folders/14GXoBjJRRxg3OMgQIE61UIFYlCrHP3I5?usp=sharing *send me a direct message if this link does not work for you or email me at understandingmusic2020@gmail.comThis Famous Opera Singer Died 28! Maria Malibran (1808-1836) #mariamalibran #opera #operasingerUnderstanding Music2024-10-18 | Maria Malibran (1808-1836) was a famous Spanish opera singer.
#ceciliabartoli #bartoli #operasingers #musicappreciation #classicalmusic #musichistoryConcerto for Group and Orchestra by Deep Purple - Is it Good?Understanding Music2024-10-15 | In 1969, the rock group Deep Purple and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra collaborated to perform Concerto for Group and Orchestra. The work is in three movements, which is common for concerti. Also common with a concerto is having a smaller group of instruments (called the solo or concertino group) play with the orchestra. The music was composed by the keyboardist for Deep Purple, Jon Lord, and the lyrics were written by the singer for the band, Ian Gillan.
#concerto #deeppurple #rockbands #classicalmusic #royalphilharmonicorchestra #jonlord #musicappreciation #musiceducation #iangillanWhy Studying The Music of the Past Matters #musicappreciation #musichistory #musiceducationUnderstanding Music2024-10-02 | Composer Samuel Andreyev on the importance of studying the history of music in order to better craft modern music. What are your thoughts? Leave a comment.
#composition #musiccomposition #composers #classicalmusicGanz Kleine Nachtmusik, in English, Very Little Night Music recently discovered! #mozartUnderstanding Music2024-09-29 | New Mozart composition was re-discovered in 2024, believed to have been composed in the 1760s while Mozart was a teenager.
#mozart #ganzkleinenachtmusik #classicalmusicDiscussing Beethoven #beethoven #musicdiscussion #musicpodcast #piano #classicalmusicUnderstanding Music2024-09-27 | Discussing the music of Ludwig van Beethoven from a recent livestream!
#beethoven #classicalmusic #musiclivestream40th Anniversary of Amadeus (1984) #amadeus #mozart #80smovies #salieri #bestmovies #classicalmusicUnderstanding Music2024-09-20 | The film Amadeus (1984) was released 40 years ago.
My two distinguished guests:
1. Keith Horn youtube.com/@Keith_Horn Composer, Arranger, and Songwriter who is known for his music for Disney Junior’s “Muppet Babies,” Disney XD’s “The 7D,” Disney Junior’s “Jake and the Never Land Pirates,” and Disney Channel’s “Descendants: Wicked World,” for which he won an ASCAP Screen Music Award in 2018.
2. Harrison Ingemarson youtube.com/channel/UCxSMOMOHRngFk29L_TNmZsA Composer, arranger, orchestrator, pianist, and audio engineer. He writes in a variety of musical styles that include (but are not limited to) action, drama, comedy, fantasy, science fiction, horror, and classical. He lives by a personal philosophy that music should be a fun and positive force in peoples’ lives and tries to write in a manner that speaks to both the heart and the mind, straddling the gap between the expected and the unexpected.
Title: Sonata No.8 in C Minor "Pathetique", 1st Movement Grave, Allegro di molto e con brio Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Performer: Paul Pitman Music Original Source: musopen.org/music/33-piano-sonata-no-8-in-c-minor-pathetique-op-13 Music License: Public Domain
Composer: Claude Debussy Title: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun Performer: Columbia University Orchestra Music Original Source: https://musopen.org/music/2688/claude... Music License: Public Domain
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#musicappreciation #howtolisten #musicguide #listeningtomusic #musicdiscussion #fundamentalsofmusicCan A.I. effectively score movies and TV shows? #artificialintellegence #aimusic #musicpodcastUnderstanding Music2024-09-17 | see our entire discussion on whether or not artificial intelligence aka A.I. can replace musicians and composers!
instagram.com/understandingmusic2020 twitter.com/UndMusic2020 facebook.com/UnderstandingMusic2020 http://www.patreon.com/understandingmusic http://ko-fi.com/understandingmusicConcerto in A Minor - 1st Movement - Allegro by Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)Understanding Music2024-09-15 | This work was published in 1703 along with 11 other concerti as Opus 3, better known as L'estro armonico (The Harmonic Inspiration.) The 1st movement is a vibrant and dynamic allegro (fast, literally "cheerful" in Italian.) It features a dramatic dialogue between the two solo violins and the orchestra, showcasing intricate counterpoint and lively rhythms. The movement's intense energy and virtuosic passages create a compelling and exhilarating listening experience. Comment below what you think of this work.
#vivaldi #concerto #baroquemusicWill A.I. Replace Composers? Livestream #2Understanding Music2024-08-29 | Join us as we dive into a discussion on the ever-expanding-and-improving world generative A.I. and how it is impacting creative industries such as music composition. Will Artificial Intelligence Replace Composers and Musicians? Can we tell the difference between human-created music and music that was generated by A.I. like Udio? Comment with your opinions/insights/reactions to this topic and video! Feel free to ask questions as well, and we will respond!
My two distinguished guests:
1. Keith Horn youtube.com/@Keith_Horn Composer, Arranger, and Songwriter who is known for his music for Disney Junior’s “Muppet Babies,” Disney XD’s “The 7D,” Disney Junior’s “Jake and the Never Land Pirates,” and Disney Channel’s “Descendants: Wicked World,” for which he won an ASCAP Screen Music Award in 2018.
2. Harrison Ingemarson youtube.com/channel/UCxSMOMOHRngFk29L_TNmZsA Composer, arranger, orchestrator, pianist, and audio engineer. He writes in a variety of musical styles that include (but are not limited to) action, drama, comedy, fantasy, science fiction, horror, and classical. He lives by a personal philosophy that music should be a fun and positive force in peoples’ lives and tries to write in a manner that speaks to both the heart and the mind, straddling the gap between the expected and the unexpected.
#ai #generativeai #suno #sunoai #udiomusic #udiomusic #musicdiscussion #artificialintelligenceLiveshow #1: The Art and Benefits of Transcribing MusicUnderstanding Music2024-08-08 | In this first venture into livestreaming on this channel, we are discussing transcribing music! Transcription is recording a piece of music, usually with sheet music, that you are hearing. In this stream we address questions like: Do I need to have a good ear for music to transcribe? Do I need to know music theory well in order to transcribe? What benefits are there to doing transcription?
My two esteemed guests are: 1. Keith Horn youtube.com/@Keith_Horn Composer, Arranger, and Songwriter who is known for his music for Disney Junior’s “Muppet Babies,” Disney XD’s “The 7D,” Disney Junior’s “Jake and the Never Land Pirates,” and Disney Channel’s “Descendants: Wicked World,” for which he won an ASCAP Screen Music Award in 2018.
2. Harrison Ingemarson youtube.com/channel/UCxSMOMOHRngFk29L_TNmZsA Composer, arranger, orchestrator, pianist, and audio engineer. He writes in a variety of musical styles that include (but are not limited to) action, drama, comedy, fantasy, science fiction, horror, and classical. He lives by a personal philosophy that music should be a fun and positive force in peoples’ lives and tries to write in a manner that speaks to both the heart and the mind, straddling the gap between the expected and the unexpected.
soundslice.com - the software that is discussed in the video that is a useful FREE tool for transcribing music. There are a lot of transcriptions that can be found on there by others. Check out my transcriptions here: soundslice.com/users/UnderstandingMusic Soundslice also has a mobile app (free.) You can upgrade your account for only $5/month to unlock many useful features.
The main topic of this livestream is art and benefits of music transcription, although we have agreed to let the conversation take us to adjacent subjects that naturally happen as well.
#musictranscription #transcribe #musicappreciation #howtomusic #musicdiscussion #composer #composition #eartrainingExtreme Dynamics in Music (What Are Dynamics?) #musicappreciation #musichistory #learnmusicUnderstanding Music2024-07-16 | Dynamics in music can get EXTREME! #beethoven #classicalmusic #musicnotation #dynamics
#explainervideo #music101 #explained #musicexplained #whatisDifference between an Aria and a Song? #musicappreciation #musiceducation #gershwin #aria #musicUnderstanding Music2024-06-06 | What is an Aria? #opera #porgyandbess #musicfacts #classicalmusic
#dynamicsFast Facts About Music Part 7: Berliozs Obsession #classicalmusic #musicappreciation #berliozUnderstanding Music2024-05-25 | Hector Berlioz was a French composer in the Romantic Period who was so obsessed with a British actress he composed an entire symphony about her!
#fastfacts #funfacts #musicfacts #musichistory #musicappreciation #classicalmusic #classicalmusictrivia #musiceducation #mozart #littlerichard #rocknrollhistory #rockhistory rockhis #trivia #funshorts #understandingmusic #entertainingfactsExcerpt from What is an Aria? See full video on channel! #aria #musicappreciation #operaUnderstanding Music2024-05-07 | What is an Aria?
#musichistory #musicappreciation #musiceducation #classicalmusic #baroque #opera #aria #explainervideo #whatis #musicfactsWhat is a Fugue? [excerpt] #musichistory #musicappreciation #fugueUnderstanding Music2024-05-06 | What is a Fugue? See the entire video What Is A Fugue here: youtu.be/vAFETgpt9PA?si=vdFO1z4oruSnKGHS
#explained #explainervideo #musicappreciation #musichistory #bach #classicalmusic #musicalform #forms #counterpoint #musiceducationFast Facts About Music Part 1 Viola da Gamba & Steve Perry #funfacts #musictrivia #musichistoryUnderstanding Music2024-05-04 | The Viola da Gamba & Steve Perr
#composers #musichistory #aprilfools #musicappreciation #mozart #bach #jsbach #beethoven #tchaikovsky #wagner #funnymusicshorts #aprilfoolsprank #understandingmusic #classicalmusic #opera #musictrivia #classicalmusictrivia #funfacts #didyouknowfacts #didyouknowDid You Know? The first Queen of the NightUnderstanding Music2021-05-27 | Did you know?
#shorts Joespha Hofer, Mozart's sister-in-law, was the first person to perform the Queen of the Night role in Mozart's final opera, The Magic Flute.
Suggested listening examples: The Firebird Suite, Finale by Stravinsky: youtube.com/watch?v=Zak2MFxQY-0 Begins piano, slowly builds in crescendo to a fortissimo when the timpani enters, then a sudden pianissimo section followed by a fortissimo fanfare of brass and fluttering strings, ending with a fff section of full orchestra.
In The Hall of the Mountain King by Grieg: youtube.com/watch?v=26NBvQFsbHA This work is one giant crescendo, starting with a melody played piano by plucked cellos and double-basses, gradually building as the piece progresses to thundering fff as the orchestra blast out the main theme, ending with accented punches.
“Surprise” Symphony (No.94), Second Movement by Haydn: youtube.com/watch?v=gSMqV-oXZUQ This movement starts with a very simple melody, played once piano, then pianissimo, followed by a very stirring chord played fortissimo. Haydn composed this for a London audience who were huge fans of Haydn’s music but had the tendency to doze off or be distracted during his slow movements, so this was his not-so-subtle way of keeping their limited attention spans.
Piano Concerto No.20, Second Movement by Mozart: youtu.be/yM8CFR01KwQ?t=942 You may recognize this piece if you have seen the film Amadeus as it closes using this lovely movement of Mozart’s 20th Piano Concerto. The piece begins with a soft, delicate melody played by the soloist who is then joined by the orchestra. The two pass the melody around a few times, Mozart using gradual changes in dynamics to bring out the contour of the melody. At 19:45 the piece suddenly has a shift in mood as the soloist plays a furious section, both sometimes using striking, accented chords. The piece then returns to its original, sweet melody as the dynamics mostly calm as well.
Prelude from Cello Suite No.1 by J.S. Bach: youtube.com/watch?v=1prweT95Mo0 Even though Bach never indicated any dynamics on the original sheet music to this piece, the performer, the great cellist Yo-Yo Ma, interprets this work beautifully by injecting his own dynamics. Notice how he helps shape the music using not only dynamics but changes of speed (tempo.)
The Chess Game from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by John Williams: youtube.com/watch?v=I5heLs1chhY In this part of the musical score to the first Harry Potter film, Williams uses many changes in dynamics to convey the building tension and bravery shown during the chess board match. The piece concludes with the orchestra building through an intense crescendo.
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#musicappreciation #musicexplained #musicteaching #musiceducationUnderstanding Music Trailer #1Understanding Music2020-07-05 | UPDATE (2021): The website understandingmusic.net is no longer active at this time, although I am hoping to get it back up soon. This is a short video that briefly explains what this channel and website are about. Understanding Music seeks to share a passion for music with others and encourage a better comprehension of music to make it a more enriching experience. Subjects include: Music Appreciation, History of Western Music, Important Composers and Songwriters, History of Jazz, Music Theory, Musical Elements and Instruments, History of Rock, Musical Forms, How to Listen to Music, and more!Who Was Wilhelm Friedemann Bach? Short BiographyUnderstanding Music2020-07-02 | Wilhelm Friedemann Bach (22 November 1710 – 1 July 1784) was the second child of master baroque composer Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750.) W.F. Bach composed music during the transition period from the Baroque Period (1600-1750) to the early Classical Period (1750-1820), specifically an early movement referred to as Rococo, although W.F. Bach mostly stayed with the late baroque style associated more with his father.
UM's Facebook page: facebook.com/UnderstandingMusic2020About the Organ (Pipe Organ)Understanding Music2018-02-13 | This video is very in-depth. I may make a shorter version. I am sure there are certain things I did not cover about the organ, but I tried to focus on the main aspects. Enjoy! CORRECTIONS: The picture used for Machaut is apparently one of Vivaldi. @3:06 the caption should read "Great chamber - the location of the pipes that ARE assigned to the..." Music Appreciation Study Guides: UPDATED LINK 2022 drive.google.com/drive/folders/14GXoBjJRRxg3OMgQIE61UIFYlCrHP3I5?usp=sharing *send me a direct message if this link does not work for you or email me at understandingmusic2020@gmail.comChorale and Cantata Explained - Music AppreciationUnderstanding Music2018-02-07 | This is an older video, so I apologize for the quality. The information should still be helpful. Music Appreciation Study Guides: UPDATED LINK 2022 drive.google.com/drive/folders/14GXoBjJRRxg3OMgQIE61UIFYlCrHP3I5?usp=sharing *send me a direct message if this link does not work for you or email me at understandingmusic2020@gmail.comOpera vs. Oratorio - Music AppreciationUnderstanding Music2018-02-07 | This is an older video, so that is why the quality is so low. I do hope you still find it informative and enjoyable! Music Appreciation Study Guides: UPDATED LINK 2022 drive.google.com/drive/folders/14GXoBjJRRxg3OMgQIE61UIFYlCrHP3I5?usp=sharing *send me a direct message if this link does not work for you or email me at understandingmusic2020@gmail.comConnect Fixes Spring 2018Understanding Music2018-01-26 | ...LEARNSMART Tutorial (2018) for Music: An Appreciation, 9th brief ed.Understanding Music2018-01-12 | This is a tutorial video for LearnSmart which is part of Connect, McGraw Hill's online component used with many of their textbooks. This video discusses how to use the LearnSmart software with the 9th brief edition of Music:An Appreciation by Roger Kamien.How to Move Menu Items in Blackboard FIXUnderstanding Music2018-01-10 | ...The Romantic Period - Part 3 (Early Romantic Composers) - Music AppreciationUnderstanding Music2017-11-29 | ***UPDATE*** To avoid copyright issues, some of the musical selections in this video had to be muted. See the links below in another tab to reference the music that was muted in this video.***
Listen for rubato, operatic expression and added embellishments, and relaxed mood of the evening (nocturne refers to nighttime.)
1:06:34 - Chopin Etude in C Minor Op.10 No.12 "Revolutionary" youtu.be/TgBz7LnvUaQ?si=upSPcelpfXOWHmaf Listen for how the left hand, usually performing accompaniment for the right, is challeneged to execute virtuous, frantic phrases. The fiery passion is thought to be inspired by the Battle of Warsaw in 1831 where his homeland (Poland) was at war with Russia.
The Romantic Period (1820-1900) of music. Textbook used is Music: An Appreciation by R.Kamien, 8th brief ed. (McGraw Hill.) This video covers the composers of the early Romantic Period. Composers covered are Franz Schubert, Robert Schumann, Frédéric Chopin, Franz Liszt, and Felix Mendelssohn.
Due to the first version uploaded being unavailable in some countries due to a copyright claim by Disney, I have removed the copyrighted section in order for everyone to be able to access this lecture. The removed part was from Disney's Fantasia, the Sorcerer's Apprentice segment. Here is a link to a live performance of the music Disney used for that segment: youtu.be/U4yH4B9deok?si=qz_E8vQTLWdB8FXe
The Romantic Period (1820-1900) of music. Textbook used is Music: An Appreciation by R.Kamien, 8th brief ed. (McGraw Hill.) Study Guides for my Music Appreciation course: drive.google.com/open?id=0B6CaQMoJcoIZandPbkM0TTRDUTA This video covers Program Music as well as Nationalism & Exoticism.