The “classical music period” is the historical and stylistic era that spanned from about the mid 18th century through the early parts of the 19th century. During this time, music–and the world in general–were going through some important changes. Music was being made more available to the common man, rather than just the rich and the royal. Public concerts became available. The “symphony” was invented as well as the string quartet. In politics, democracy was being tried as a modern form of government. (something about the years 1776 and 1787 rings a bell) Mozart and Haydn were two of the most important composers of this period. Beethoven is also associated with this period, but is actually more of a transitional composer, taking musical style into the “romantic” era.
NOW, as for the term “classical music,” I would call it music that has withstood the test of time and represents the best that a given era had to offer. My daughter calls it “music written by dead people.” That would justifiably include J.S. Bach as well as Jerry Garcia. the pop music of today that future people want to put on concert programs in 100 years would be classical music, just like Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms would hold that distinction today.
im looking for new music for inspiration.
im looking for some classical music that would be either piano or symphonic that gives off an eerie or Gothic tone to it. Something like Beethoven’s moonlight sonata’ or the music you hear in The Nightmare Before Christmas.
im looking for old composers but even newer stuff would be good too.
Any suggestions?
Hi, I’ve only got an acoustic guitar and no money to buy a classical. Can I play the acoustic like a classical? What problems may I have to keep in mind? One more question: Anytime I push down to play a string or chord(especially barre) when I lift my fingers back up to move to another string it always make a sound and this distorts what I’m playing sometimes. What can I do to stop this?
It sounds like it belongs in a commercial for Palmolive – I just keep hearing the music in my head and picture June Cleaver-esque housewives in their retro, space age lives.
What decade produced the Classic city Blues?
I love heavy metal music but want to play it on a 5 string banjo is this possible…be nice!
What makes the blues a uniquely American style of music?
I’m looking for pieces from classical composers arranged and played in jazz style. Sort of like remixed, but not techno. Are there any out there? I know I have heard some on a jazz radio station.
I like Larry Garner’s voice and his style of blues. I’m just now starting to listen to blues, but I have had a few favorites like Green Onions. But I’m trying to find more blues bands I would like. Help?