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Notes on the repertoire

History, buying guides and the occasional argument about editions. Written for people who play, not for people who collect.

  1. Music Trivia Questions and Answers

    Music trivia is a fun American pastime that tests our knowledge of musicians, their most notable works, and the fascinating lives they led during their active careers.

  2. The Yellow River Cantata

  3. Gerontius, Elgar, and the Task of Setting a Vision to Music

  4. A Brief History of The Piano

    The history of the piano comes from centuries of stringed keyboard designs that were tested over time by well-known composers such as Bach, Liszt, Haydn, and Beethoven.

  5. Harvey Lavan Cliburn Jr., R.I.P

  6. Hector Berlioz: Bearer of Romanticism's Torch: Part I

  7. When Les Bouffons Tipped Off the Enlightenment

  8. Our Ultimate List of the 6 Best Music Blogs

    Discover the best music blogs on the net and find out which one is right for you. Learn what the best music blogs have to offer and what you can expect to see when you visit them.

  9. Puresheetmusic.com all sheet music for $1.99

  10. IMSLP.org - The Perfect Place for free sheet music

  11. From Cimarosa to Lady Gaga

  12. Operatic History through a Shakespearean Lens

  13. Richest Guitarists Alive Today

  14. JSM Book notes: Music from Three Points of View

  15. William Alwyn

  16. Remembering Bob Fosse

  17. Dave Brubeck: Rest in Peace

  18. 13 Best Gifts for Musicians

  19. Most Famous American Composers of the 21st Century

    There are many famous American composers whose award-winning work has been performed globally and used in mainstream TV shows, films, and festivals.Famous American composers may not be in mainstream media, but many of us have probably heard their music in TV shows, films, festivals, and musical performances.

  20. 4 Simple Steps to Learn How to Sight Read

  21. From Offenbach to 'Weird Al'

  22. The Music And Sound of Doctor Who

  23. Does Santa Claus Own “Ho, Ho, Ho”?

  24. Two Civil-War Tunes Go Marching On

  25. Ballet as an International Language

  26. Madonna and the Super Bowl Halftime Show

  27. The Best Metronome to Have with You While Practicing

  28. An Appreciation of Aaron Copland

  29. The 1980's Songs - Top 100 Picks

  30. Everything You Need to Know About the Kawai CE220 Piano

  31. A Composer Who Understands Fractals: Charles Peter Wuorinen

  32. A Brief Performance History of Bach's Goldberg Variations

  33. Brief History of Guitars

  34. The rise of Clint Mansell

  35. The Best Beginner Piano Books to Buy Today

  36. The Birth and Transformation of a Carol

  37. Jazz Vocalist Heleen van den Hombergh

  38. Hector Berlioz: Bearer of Romanticism's Torch: Part II

  39. At The Met: Queen Dido Abandoned Yet Again

  40. How to Write Music Like a Pro

  41. Romanticism and Beethoven: Part One

  42. Friedrich Daniel Rudolf Kuhlau

  43. Piano Practice Tips: How To Get Better

  44. The Different Types of Pianos to Be Aware Of

  45. In The Center of the Semicircle, Part I

  46. Kylie Minogue: Her Story So Far

  47. Helpful Sight Reading Tips to Read to Improve Your Musical Abilities

  48. Bruno Bartoletti is Gone: William Bolcom Lives On

  49. Rise of the Sound Engineer

  50. 1812 in History and Music

  51. Verdi in Hartford: That Old-Time Religion

  52. The Five Greatest Trojan-War Operas

  53. In the Center of the Semicircle, Part II

  54. JSM Book Notes: Great Quotes and Other Musical Matters

  55. Top 10 most famous composers on the internet

  56. Tips To Play Electric Bass Guitar Better

  57. Coolest Guitars You Have Ever Seen

  58. A Philosopher, Humanitarian, and Musician: Albert Schweitzer

  59. Michael Jackson the Father, Poet Songwriter, Dancer, Superstar

  60. Famous Movie Composers You Didn't Know From Your Favorite Movies

    Discover the influence that famous movie composers had on cinematic history that you may not have known about. Find out more about the composers who wrote the music for your favorite movies.

  61. Investigating Michael Jackson’s Subjectivity

  62. Voi Che Sapete In Performance: A History

  63. Celebrating Ireland’s Recovery With Its Music

  64. Les Misérables - Two Schönberg and Boublil Collaborations

  65. The Music For An Old And Lasting German Legend

  66. Top 15 Songs of 2000's

  67. Learning Guitar: What You Need to Know About Sheet Music

  68. Paul Was Not Dead, and Was Not a Walrus Either

  69. Top 12 String Guitar Songs

  70. Men at Work: R.I.P. Greg Ham

  71. Best Guitar Tips For Beginners

  72. Fishing in the Depths of Benjamin Britten

  73. Three Movies about the World of Ballet

  74. Mozart and Salieri: Not Characters in a Movie

  75. Ken Russell, Rest in Peace

  76. 20th /21st Century Music and EMI

  77. Romanticism and Beethoven: Part Two

  78. Our First 50 Years Without Marilyn Monroe

  79. Effective Tips - How to Clean Guitar

  80. Songs of the 1990's: Top 20 Picks

  81. Three Recent, and Very Different, Books on Music

  82. What Is a Metronome? Here's What You Should Know.

  83. Thoughts on Louis Armstrong and A Few Words about Miles Davis

  84. Greatest Guitar Solos Of All Time

  85. Ten Great Tunes with Railroad-Themed Lyrics

  86. Stearns Square Hosts Journey Tribute Band: Who Was Journey???

  87. Anton Rubinstein and Sacred Opera

  88. Johann Sebastian Bach

  89. Five Big 2011 Music-News Stories

  90. Tyrants as Music Critics

  91. Tips to Help You Better Read Those Tricky Ledger Lines

  92. Masters of Jazz Trumpet: Stanko, Sobczak, Sandoval

  93. What do we miss about Michael Jackson?

  94. Five Big 2012 Music-News Stories

  95. 3 Instruments You Should Learn Today