The importance of learning Music Theory

If you’re playing a musical instrument, you may have been advised to learn music theory –  the study of the grammar of music. Music theory examines the elements that construct a piece of music, including notation, key signatures, time signatures and chord progressions. Many teachers will insist that music theory is a fundamental tenet ofContinue reading “The importance of learning Music Theory”

Musical Instruments and their Families Series: The String Family

When we talk about musical instruments, we often talk about them as being part of a family. That’s because, just like in human families, the instruments in a particular family are related to each other. They are often made of the same types of materials, usually look similar to one another, and produce sound inContinue reading “Musical Instruments and their Families Series: The String Family”