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03/27/19

Naming convention for augmented 6th chords?

There are three types of Augmented 6th chord the German, the Italian, and the French. Most chords are named for the intervals they contain or their function, but these seem like just arbitrary... more

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Music History

03/27/19

What kind of skill did the average amateur pianist have in the classical era?

We hear of composers as the greats of the keyboard, but I imagine there were also a lot of people who had the time and money to learn to play in their own homes. Probably not a huge number, but I... more

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Music History

03/27/19

The History of Southern Gospel and Spirituals?

I am interested in the history of Southern Gospels and Spirituals. 1. How did these styles begin? What are the history's behind them? Can you suggest an article concerning the history? 1. Are there... more

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Music History

03/27/19

Congregational involvement in Protestant and Catholic services during the time of Luther?

How involved was the congregation in the performance of music in a Protestant service of Martin Luther and a Catholic service in the Counter-Reformation?

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Music History

03/27/19

Why saxophone is so common in Jazz Music?

Since the invertor of the saxophone was from Belgium, how did the saxophone become so popular in jazz music? I mean, it was created by a European in the 1840's, it wasn't created by Americans at... more

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Music History

03/27/19

Are there any documentaries on the subject of Medieval and/or Renaissance western music and its practice?

I am looking mostly for the essential information on polypohony, gregorian chant, techniques of the time and their development etc, in order to get a grasp of the subject, names and times so I can... more

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Music History

03/27/19

Who was the first composer to notate a trombone smear?

I've been listening to Henry Fillmore's "Trombone Family". It brought me to thinking, how long have trombone smears been around in written sheet music? Was Fillmore, a.k.a. "Father of the Trombone... more

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Music History

03/27/19

How did Mozart know about voice leading rules like consecutive fifths?

What education did Mozart receive in order to know basic harmony rules, like consecutive fifths are bad? And how did he make sure his compositions do not have errors? Did he have to check every... more

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Music History

03/27/19

Regarding Schubert's Missing 'Gastein' Symphony?

My understanding has been that Schubert's 'Gastein Symphony' was presumed lost, until scholars realized it was in fact his 9th symphony (the 'Great'). But Wikipedia tells me the 7th Symphony, D.... more

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Music History

03/27/19

Why are key signatures put in a circle?

Why are key signatures arranged in a circle like it is today, why not a triangle... or a square? Who came up with the idea to arrange the key signatures in a circle?

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Music History

03/26/19

What is the history of pop music?

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Music History

03/26/19

Why note B is marked with H in Scandinavia and Germany?

At least in Scandinavia and Germany two notes are marked differently than in most other countries: - B -> H - B♭ -> B. I have heard that this is due to mistake in interpreting messy sheet... more

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Music History

03/19/19

Where and how did music originate?

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Music History

03/19/19

Why did Mozart only write two symphonies in a minor key?

Mozart wrote over fifty symphonies, but only two of them, the 25th and 40th, are in a minor key. Interestingly, those two are some of his most highly regarded and most often played works. Why did... more

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Music History

03/19/19

Why does conventional playing style give the string manipulation to the left hand?

For the majority of players, the right hand is used for most tasks that require exacting manipulation: writing, throwing, etc. However, guitar, violin, lute, etc., etc., use the right hand for... more

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Music History

03/19/19

When did the practice of exiting-reentering during applause in classical concerts start?

As the title suggests, I'm looking for some information on when the practice (concerning soloists and directors) of exiting and reentering the stage during an applause after a classical performance... more

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Music History History Theory Modulation

03/19/19

When did the half-step/whole-step modulation in the middle of a song become popular?

Many pop songs in modern times will use a half step or a whole step modulation in the middle of a song in order to increase excitement. I would like to know when this strategy started, and if it is... more

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Music History

03/19/19

Did the rain stick originate independently in multiple continents?

There is a traditional rain stick (percussion instrument) in African, Latin America, and I believe in Australia as well. Was it invented separately, or did one culture influence another?Here is a... more

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Music History

03/19/19

Did baroque composers expect you to "bring out" the voices in their pieces, the way today's critics seem to enjoy in players?

So, I recently had a, sadly, way too short conversation with a pianist on the train. According to the guy, in the 17th and 18th century polyphonic keyboard works were *not* played in such a way... more

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Music History

03/19/19

A pianist that used a wooden spacer/tool to artificially increase the length of their fingers?

I've once heard a story about a pianist of the past who wrote a music piece that critics told him was impossible to play - the length of any person's fingers wouldn't be sufficient. But he used... more

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Music History

03/19/19

When did Henri Bertini publish his Etudes, Op. 32?

Can anyone say about when Henri Bertini published his Op. 32 of Etudes? IMSLP doesn't turn anything up.

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Music History

03/19/19

Which musicians have been the biggest innovators?

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Music History

03/18/19

Historical origins of 8-count bars in dance vs 4-count bars in music?

I'm a dancer, and one of my dancer friends recently posed a question which I thought musicians might be able to answer.In our particular style of dance (west coast swing) and in many others that... more

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Music History

03/18/19

What's the earliest known piece of polyphonic music?

Do we know what is the earliest known piece of polyphonic music? I know that there are some 12-th century composers like Léonin and Pérotin that did this kind of thing, but did they compose the... more

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Music History

03/18/19

The development of the musical staff: If and when did it have fifteen lines?

I am doing research on music history and I cannot find information between the four line chant staff and the grand staff. Also, I do believe that at different times in its development the staff... more

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Naming convention for augmented 6th chords?

What kind of skill did the average amateur pianist have in the classical era?

The History of Southern Gospel and Spirituals?

Congregational involvement in Protestant and Catholic services during the time of Luther?

Why saxophone is so common in Jazz Music?

Are there any documentaries on the subject of Medieval and/or Renaissance western music and its practice?

Who was the first composer to notate a trombone smear?

How did Mozart know about voice leading rules like consecutive fifths?

Regarding Schubert's Missing 'Gastein' Symphony?

Why are key signatures put in a circle?

What is the history of pop music?

Why note B is marked with H in Scandinavia and Germany?

Where and how did music originate?

Why did Mozart only write two symphonies in a minor key?

Why does conventional playing style give the string manipulation to the left hand?

When did the practice of exiting-reentering during applause in classical concerts start?

When did the half-step/whole-step modulation in the middle of a song become popular?

Did the rain stick originate independently in multiple continents?

Did baroque composers expect you to "bring out" the voices in their pieces, the way today's critics seem to enjoy in players?

A pianist that used a wooden spacer/tool to artificially increase the length of their fingers?

When did Henri Bertini publish his Etudes, Op. 32?

Which musicians have been the biggest innovators?

Historical origins of 8-count bars in dance vs 4-count bars in music?

What's the earliest known piece of polyphonic music?

The development of the musical staff: If and when did it have fifteen lines?

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