is the highest perfection,
the harmony composed
for his praise
should follow
the strictest rules
that perfection can claim,
as far as human imperfection
can realize them."
-- Johann Josef Fux, 1725
Links to Helpful Music and Other Sites
The Effects of Music on Life. This is a 2-CD audio presentation by Andew Pudewa, who runs the Institute for Excellence in Writing. This presentation will introduce you to music and how it affects people. Of particular interest, will be some research experiments on the effects of music. These two lectures are MUST listening for those interested in understanding music. Go to the Store page and the CD's are listed near the bottom. Music will NEVER be the same for you again.
Weight-Bearing Manipulation. Why do so many pianists suffer physical pain from playing piano? Is it because they are using muscles the wrong way? This article, written by the late Igor Hmelnitsky, explains the correct physiology of piano playing. If you understand this, you'll understand why so much piano teaching today is simply wrong. And knowing the right way to do it is so simple.
The Canons and Fugues of J.S. Bach - The greatest Web site on this very, very important composer.
Composers - Information on music composers.
Other Sites of Interest
Homeschool World Lots of good articles about homeschooling, plus access to the latest products, groups, and events, a forum / experts area, and much, much more!