Just as physical materials have texture, so does music—though, of course, texture in music is characterized by sound, not feel. You might describe the texture of a song or piece in terms of range, dynamics, articulation, or rhythmic complexity….
Category: Making Music
Secrets to Skillful Sight Reading
Making Music offers the following secrets to skillful sight reading to help make your musical journey a more fulfilling one.
Overcome Stage Fright
Overcome Stage Fright with these five terrific tips. Be sure to walk out on that stage with your head held high and a big smile on your face.
In the Spotlight: Josh Roach
It’s only fitting that software engineer and entrepreneur Josh Roach eventually built his own state-of-the-art in-home recording studio. …
Nutrition for Musicians
Nutrition for Musicians. Musicians are discovering that there are lifestyle choices you can make to help you feel young well past retirement age.
Behind the Nameplate: Jim D’Addario
Jim D’Addario has been interest in strings ever since he received his first guitar, at age 13. “At that time, our family business was Darco Music Strings. My father, John, would bring home samples,” he recalls. “I loved testing and experimenting alongside him, and I was always pushing him to try new ideas.”
Don’t Rely On Sheet Music
Don’t rely on sheet music. It’s not even music; it’s music notation, simply a recording device. Music is what you listen to, not what you read.
President Obama Reveals His Playlists
Last week the White House unveiled two handpicked playlists of songs on the music subscription service Spotify that it said were handpicked by the President.
Vic Firth: Sticks with the Business
One quality that has made Everett “Vic” Firth a success as both a drumstick manufacturer and former principal timpanist for the Boston Symphony Orchestra is attention to detail.
Make Music Day Syracuse 2015
Enjoy Make Music Day by making music! Appreciate, share and take part in many local events on June 21, 2014 in Syracuse and around the world.