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The Baroque Violin and the Modern Violin: Similar, but Very Different
The Baroque violin and the modern violin may look alike at first glance, but they possess significant differences in structure, playability, and sound production.
Art History 101 - Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau: What’s The Difference?
Where the 60’s “psychedelic” movement came from.
California Woman Takes Little Free Libraries to Another Level
You may have seen these little free libraries on the side of the road, quaint little houses where people can share good old fashion traditional books.
Why Thomas "Blind Tom" Wiggins was the most famous Black musician of the 1800s
"Thomas Wiggins: Composing the Future" tells the story of the African American composer and pianist known as one of the greatest musicians of the 19th century.
SMART Goals - Quick Overview
The acronym SMART stands for specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. It's a framework for setting goals and objectives that helps ensure they're attainable within a specific time frame.
How Duolingo Turned a Free Language App Into a $7.7B Business
Duolingo has been the top education app in Apple’s App Store for most of the past decade, making the company a revenue of around $500 million annually.
Introducing the Bowed Psaltery
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.
Introducing the Archlute
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...
Presenting the Ukelin
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.
Introducing: The Baroque Lute
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.
Introducing the Baroque Theorbo
"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.
Introducing the Evolution of the Bow
In music, a bow is a tensioned stick which has hair (usually horse-tail hair) coated in rosin (to facilitate friction) affixed to it.
100 Violin Practice Techniques to Unlock your Potential
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.
Introducing the Cornett
The cornett is a wind instrument from the Renaissance and early Baroque periods, dating back to the 15th century.
The Genius of Alicia Keys
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.