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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Arranged classical music by another composer | 2/5/2012 | David Froom |
| Q: Do you know such sites about it has arranged classical music by another composer list. I like ... A: Here is a Spotify playlist that has many famous arrangements on it. ... | ||
| [Toccata and] Fugue in D minor BWV565 final cadence | 1/30/2012 | Marbeth |
| Q: I am trying to work out an analysis of the ending of Bach's toccata and fugue. I'm researching the ... A: Got it now. Sorry I was so dense! ~~ In a text-book minor key cadence, the V chord is always ... | ||
| Toccata and Fugue in D minor BWV565 | 1/28/2012 | Marbeth |
| Q: I am trying to work out an analysis of the ending of Bach's toccata and fugue. I'm researching the ... A: Ok. I have my score. Are you speaking of the last 7 measures of the fugue? Yes? mb | ||
| Countertenor range | 1/28/2012 | Jody Doktor |
| Q: I am working at expanding my falsetto range - I can reach D5 (just!) and only touch on E5 in a run. ... A: I do think that you would be able to extend your range over time, provided that you are able to ... | ||
| pianist Maria Theresia von Paradis | 1/24/2012 | Marbeth |
| Q: I am do research on Maria Theresa von Paradis. I can find a small bit of information about her ... A: Try these resources if you haven't already: Grove's Dictionary of Music Harvard Dictionary of Music ... | ||
| time signatures in 1620s | 1/20/2012 | Marbeth |
| Q: I am a member of a community theatre group in West Wales and have decided (after a lot of ... A: Let us try again; I'm back from my trip. recorders and transverse flutes sackbutts (trombones) ... | ||
| time signatures in 1620s | 1/20/2012 | Marbeth |
| Q: I am a member of a community theatre group in West Wales and have decided (after a lot of ... A: 3/4 and 4/4 would be most commonly in use. Look at Rameau, Couperin (both), and Lully; a tad bit ... | ||
| snare drums | 1/5/2012 | Craig Doolin |
| Q: Are there any pieces by Beethoven that use snare drums? A: Brynhilde, Thanks for the question. Sorry it took me a few days to get back to you, since this ... | ||
| Stravinsky - interpretation and significance of Rite of Spring | 12/16/2011 | Marbeth |
| Q: I just have a few questions about the ballets of Igor Stravinsky as they pertain to classical music, ... A: This not just homework, but a research paper, perhaps a senior thesis. In good conscience, I ... | ||
| Singspiel and Broadway musical | 12/8/2011 | Marbeth |
| Q: Good day. I am a high school student from Asia and we have just started on Classical Music at ... A: Singspiel is a German opera form in which the words are sung in German, which was a departure from ... | ||
| hello! | 11/25/2011 | Jody Doktor |
| Q: good evening! i'd really like to know the name of this music in this video ... A: I'm sorry to say, but I don't recognize the song being sung in this clip. I did a little research ... | ||
| Books about the art of classical pianists? | 11/18/2011 | Jim Frimmer |
| Q: Is there any good book which analyzes and offers an appreciation of the art of contemporary ... A: Two books come to mind. The first one is The Art of the Piano by David Dubal. I have the first ... | ||
| Is there bad classical music? | 11/18/2011 | Craig Doolin |
| Q: In pop/rock, or even jazz, music, there is no surprise to find that every year, there are many bad ... A: Kevin, Trust me. There are plenty of bad recordings out there. However, most of them are on ... | ||
| identify this composer? | 11/10/2011 | David Froom |
| Q: I came across this video with a very dynamic soundtrack. Could you identify this composer? ... A: That's not part of the classical repertoire. That's clearly film composer music, probably written ... | ||
| help me to identify name this piece of classical music | 11/6/2011 | Marbeth |
| Q: Please i need your help to identify name This piece of classical music ... for me i think this piece ... A: It's not Ravel. It doesn't sound like Sibelius. My guess is that it is music written for a movie. ... | ||
| what is this tune | 11/4/2011 | Marbeth |
| Q: http://www.kisstunes.com/m3/s.aspx?v=dO22K43946 i tried a lot but cant find it. A: I have no clue. I will send the link to two friends who are good at identifying tunes and will let ... | ||
| Songs to consider for college music supplement | 10/8/2011 | Donald |
| Q: I'm turning in a music supplement for my college application. I haven't marked down that I'll be ... A: Good luck with your application and with your collegiate career! I'm thrilled that you will be ... | ||
| Voice range | 9/27/2011 | Craig Doolin |
| Q: Am a singer and am a leader of a band.The major problem i have is that i cant hit high notes and ... A: I am not a singer and vocal pedagogy is a very delicate thing. I would suggest that you not strain ... | ||
| classical music about Berlin and Cologne | 9/23/2011 | Marbeth |
| Q: I am working on a personal trip documentary of my travels in Berlin and Cologne. I would really ... A: There is a lot of Renaissance music that would be appropriate. Look at Praetorius. Very charming. ... | ||
| Need help with German song | 9/20/2011 | Marbeth |
| Q: I need help to get the title to this german song Even though the title is given, I having trouble ... A: I have sent along the link to two linguists who specialize in German language/dialects & will let ... | ||
| re: Please help recognize melody - other server | 9/5/2011 | David Froom |
| Q: You said that the link requires registration, but it also gives links to multiple sites where you ... A: OK, after having to wait for 40 seconds, I could download it. It isn't classical -- the give away ... | ||
| Помогите опознать музыку | 9/4/2011 | Gary Goldberg |
| Q: Здравствуйте. ... A: Извините, а не ... | ||
| How to sing higher | 9/2/2011 | Donald |
| Q: I just had my voice change a little less than a year ago , and I was assigned a tenor. ... A: You are in the same position that most of my male singers are at some point in their development! ... | ||
| Bach | 8/25/2011 | Stephen Levine |
| Q: I am learning "Allemande from Partita No. 2 in D minor" on flute. I've read a lot of reviews of ... A: i can only give you the answer my teacher gave to me about the same type of thing. there are as many ... | ||
| Further explanation of the differences between Classical and Romantic melodic styles | 8/25/2011 | Donald |
| Q: I'm having trouble getting a fuller understanding of the differences in melodic techniques used in ... A: This is an excellent question! You are obviously a person who thinks and reflects upon difficult ... | ||
| opera arias | 8/11/2011 | Jody Doktor |
| Q: my wife hardly listens to classical music. But she heard three pieces from operas and fell in love, ... A: I am including a list of opera excepts that your wife may like. Let me know what you think of them. ... | ||
| opera arias | 8/11/2011 | David Froom |
| Q: my wife hardly listens to classical music. But she heard three pieces from operas and fell in love, ... A: It is hard to predict anyone's taste based on just a few works. I do have two ideas for you, ... | ||
| opera arias | 8/11/2011 | Marbeth |
| Q: my wife hardly listens to classical music. But she heard three pieces from operas and fell in love, ... A: Since she's just starting, I'd get her an "opera sampler." Try to get one of Romantic composers ... | ||
| MUSIC INDENTIFICATION PLEASE HELP | 7/26/2011 | Justin |
| Q: I hope that you can help me a great deal in identifying, what I think sounds like a beautiful piece. ... A: Well, you're really testing me with this one. I can't really identify the exact works involved, ... | ||
| piece identification | 7/25/2011 | Justin |
| Q: Can you please tell me if the following is a genuine Bach suite and if so which is it? ... A: It certainly sounds a lot like Bach, although I'm unable to find any of Bach's works that sound ... | ||
| Mendelssohn's Reformation Symphony | 7/11/2011 | Jody Doktor |
| Q: This isn't exactly an opera question, but it regards singing in German. The finale of Mendelssohn's ... A: Great question. Unfortunately, Mendelssohn did not write a choral version of this piece himself. He ... | ||
| Name of music in clip | 7/2/2011 | Stephen Levine |
| Q: i have been trying to find out what this piece of music is - it pops up randomly in movies and TV ... A: i have listened to this piece many times and although i can't give you a definitive answer, it is ... | ||
| Music Identification | 6/26/2011 | Justin |
| Q: I'm trying to identify the music playing on this website: ... A: The first piece is "Gnossienne No.2" by the French composer Satie. The first 10 minutes is all ... | ||
| Music History, Music Education | 6/22/2011 | Donald |
| Q: How many notable compositions are there that do not contain themes of violence, destruction, ... A: Adrian, There are innumerable pieces that are uplifting and positive, humorous, thoughtful, ... | ||
| Mozart quintet in C - order of middle movements | 6/19/2011 | Marbeth |
| Q: I've known this work for decades, and have long wondered about the inconsistent performance practice ... A: Ah, yes! One of my favorite compositions! My own preference is for the menuetto as the 2nd mv ... | ||
| Recommendation? | 6/11/2011 | Justin |
| Q: I am currently somewhat obsessed with Arvo Parts 3rd Symphony (and have been for suite some time ... A: One way to do this is just to go to Amazon and search in "Music" for the composer. The most popular ... | ||
| Need Help Finding Name This Piece OF Music | 6/10/2011 | Marbeth |
| Q: please, I Need Help Finding Any Information About This Piece OF Music ... Can You Help .. ... A: It might be Delibes, but it seems awfully slow for a ballet. I have put out a call to two friends ... | ||
| I need to know the name of this classical piece | 5/29/2011 | Justin |
| Q: Please Help Me ... I need to know the name of this classical piece may be from unfamiliar piece from ... A: Sorry, I'm not sure what this is. Parts of it sounds a lot like Cui's Orientale, but that's not it. ... | ||
| I need to know the name of this classical piece | 5/24/2011 | Gary Goldberg |
| Q: Please Help Me ... I need to know the name of this classical piece may be from unfamiliar piece from ... A: Well, I listened to Ippolitov-Ivanov's 2nd Suite from Caucasian Sketches to refresh my memory (like ... | ||
| Music identification | 5/24/2011 | Stephen Levine |
| Q: Hey i have to identify the following pieces from this link could you please help me out !!! i ... A: ok...some i know, some i'm guessing.. 1 guess..prokofiev symph. 2 beethoven piano sonata 3 Mozart ... | ||
Classical Music
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Marbeth
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I have a PhD in musicology, with expertise in medieval - Renaissance - Baroque - Classical periods, but I'll try to help you with any period.
>>*****IMPORTANT NOTE*****<<: I do not answer questions marked "private." I don't want to type the same thing to someone else later if I typed it to you already! If you mark your request "private," I will send it back to you requesting you to remove the "private" flag. Thanks for your understanding. Remember, I'm a volunteer.
My answers are not toss-offs. If I don't know the answer, I will do my best to find it.
I have many requests to identify a piece of music. If I can't identify it, I will tell you (1) what composer I think it is; (2) what composer or composers I think it is not; (3) what style period, genre, etc. I think it is or is not. And give you any other help I can to help you find the answer.
Please find a clear clip. In the interest of good computer hygiene, I will not download a clip. Nor will I go to a site where I must "register" in order to hear the clip. Please mount the clip on a public site for which you can give me a direct URL. Thanks for your understanding in this. Remember, I'm a volunteer!
Students, I do NOT do homework questions. The purpose of answering questions on assignments is not only to learn the information, but to LEARN HOW TO FIND IT. Re-read chapter. Look in the index. Look in the references given at the end of the chapter or elsewhere in the book. You also probably can find the answer using Google. Don't be lazy. I wouldn't be doing you any favors by doing your homework for you! I already know the answer. You don't. You need to find it. MORE IMPORTANTLY, you need to learn HOW to find it. That's the whole purpose of education, after all!
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