The language of music conveys meaning and brings out an emotional reaction. Like spoken language, music is a means of communication. Moreover, It is actually older than the spoken language. Over the centuries, composers and musicians have created a language that can convey happiness, sadness, shock, and victory as effectively as the words of poetry … Read more

When it comes to listening to music, classical vs popular music is at the forefront of the choices. Nowadays, most people prefer popular music because it arouses an emotional response quickly. Hence, it attracts a significant portion of the general public. Pop CDs and downloads outsell classical recordings by about twenty to one. On the … Read more

Scientific research shows that there are numerous benefits of music. Music can improve your mood and mental state, enhance your attention and memory, and boost your intelligence and problem-solving ability. Additional health benefits include decreasing pain and anxiety, helping heal, reducing blood pressure, and improving sleeping quality. As the advice from Johns Hopkins Medicine: “If … Read more

Many people may know the term The Power of Music. However, what does exactly it mean? We are launching this Listening to Music series to share our experiences of listening to music and its powerful impact on us. We also hope this series provides some insights to develop music appreciation. Why do we listen to … Read more

After two years pause, the NAMM Show is back. It is the annual event of the National Association of Music Merchants and the biggest music trade show in the world. There were more than 3,500 brands showcasing their latest products, including many well-known piano brands like Kawai, Yamaha, Casio, etc. During the three eventful days, … Read more

Musical chords consist of two or more tones (or pitches) that sound simultaneously. In our Music Fundamentals series, we have been laying building blocks one brick at a time. From explaining the Western music notations to exploring piano scales and musical intervals, let’s devote some attention to musical chords and harmonization. In this post, we … Read more

Transposition in music is the act of changing the pitches of a piece of music from one key signature to another but not altering the relationships between these tones. In a band or orchestral music, various instruments have different pitches and fingerings. Using transposition would make it easier to play a specific instrument. In vocal music, … Read more

What are musical intervals? In music theory, an interval is a distance between any two musical sounds with regard to pitch. Knowing musical intervals is essential. It is the basis of all musical construction. Moreover, intervals are examples of the simplest harmony used in music. It is also called two-part harmony. We count the interval … Read more

Music expression is the surface details of musical sound. Thus, it is how the music is played or expressed. Why do people listen to music? It is because music’s expression grabs our attention and evokes our emotional response. In order to read, write, or understand music, one must learn the expression signs, words, and abbreviations, … Read more