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.
Music Acoustics - Sound - the vibration of air that is translated into understandable sounds by human eardrums - is explained easily, with pictures. At this site you get an explanation of how different musical instrument families produce sounds: wind, strings, voice, etc. Great site for learning about the science of sound.
Other Sites of Interest
Diabetes Free For Life How to prevent and cure type-2 diabetes naturally. When you understand the causes, you'll know how easy it is to defeat this "killer" disease.
Say Good-bye to Pain. A FREE audio interview with Dr. Rhett Bergeron on Pain and pain management. Ad weekly health tips. FREE.
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!
Advanced Piano & Theory TuitionI'm always looking for ways to help market my advanced piano and theory instruction services. Thumbtack is a good way for me to help me show off my expertise in providing very affordable, quality Advanced Piano & Theory Instruction services. Check out my listing to learn even more about what I do.
Hear Ian Hodge interact with Kevin Swanson in this interview about music.
Reading, Writing and Music - In this interview, we explore why so many kids give up music early.