Music

The sackbut is an early brass instrument that was widely used during the Renaissance and Baroque periods.

The concept of "popularity" in classical music can vary depending on different factors like region, era, and audience. However, some pieces have achieved widespread recognition and enduring popularity over the years.

Mozart's "Requiem in D minor," K. 626, is a profound and evocative choral work written for the Roman Catholic Mass for the Dead. Composed in 1791, it was left incomplete at Mozart's death, and was later finished by his student Franz Xaver Süssmayr.

The low rumbling vocal technique used in the opening scenes of DUNE parts I & 2 is a Tuvan/Mongolian throat singing style called "Kargyraa."

The bowed psaltery, a modern adaptation of the ancient psaltery, emerged in the 20th century. It features a triangular or trapezoidal wooden frame with strings stretched across it, which are played with a bow.

The archlute, a Renaissance-era instrument, emerged in the late 16th century. It evolved from the lute, featuring a larger body and an extended neck, allowing for a broader range of notes. It was often used in courtly and chamber music, offering a rich, r...

The ukelin (violin-uke) is a stringed musical instrument sold door-to-door and made popular in the United States in the 1920s. It is a bowed psaltery with zither strings, and its name derives from the ukulele and the violin.

Brandon Acker introduces you to another rare instrument: The Baroque Lute! This video is an introduction to the instrument as well as his first reaction to playing it.

"People complain a lot about the space that I take up". Lutenist Elizabeth Kenny explains how and why the Theorbo was developed in the 17th century, what it was used for, and what it's like to carry it around on the train.

In music, a bow is a tensioned stick which has hair (usually horse-tail hair) coated in rosin (to facilitate friction) affixed to it.

In this in-depth tutorial, Daniel breaks down the practice techniques that have been pivotal in his journey from starting the violin at age 16 to becoming a concert violinist.

The cornett is a wind instrument from the Renaissance and early Baroque periods, dating back to the 15th century.

One-woman charisma bomb Cyndi Lauper was launched into pop-music fame in 1983 with her debut album "She's So Unusual."

By inviting singers from around the world, the non-profit Opera for Peace hopes to develop greater diversity among performers of opera, and to inspire the next generation of opera audiences.

Discover the Genius of Alicia Keys’ piano playing as we dive deep into the techniques, melodies, and emotional depth that make her a modern piano icon.

The birth of the violin.