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Our Favourite Uncommon Instruments

Our Favourite Uncommon Instruments

The world of music is full of wonderful instruments. You already know there’s the guitar and bass, trumpets and brass, strings like the violin, the woodwinds, etc. But the world of music is much wider and more interesting than just the common...

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8 Outdoor Musical Activities for Kids

8 Outdoor Musical Activities for Kids

Spring is in full bloom, and summer’s just around the corner! That likely means your little ones will be spending more time outside. Or, at least, you’d prefer them to spend more time outdoors. If that sounds like you, you’re in...

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Music & Movement Disorders

Music & Movement Disorders

Did you know that music and dance can be effective treatments for those suffering from a range of movement disorders? Specifically, rhythm has been shown to improve speed, gait, and balance. Rhythm also reduces the number of falls experienced by...

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Piano Tuning Through History

Piano Tuning Through History

Pianos have been around for a long time. And for all those centuries, piano tuning has been as much of an art as piano playing, and it has evolved right alongside the instrument itself. The history of piano tuning provides and interesting peek into...

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Technology and Music

Technology and Music

Over the last year or so, we’ve explored a few aspects of how technology and music have come together to drive progress and change forward. We’ve discussed analog vs digital recordings, backing tracks, AI in music lessons, and how...

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Why Do Different Instruments Play in Different Keys?

Why Do Different Instruments Play in Different Keys?

The short answer as to why different instruments are in different keys is historical design constraints, ease of switching between instruments of different sizes, and simplifying sheet music for musicians. The long answer is a bit more interesting....

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Tone-Deafness: Is it Real? What Causes it?

Tone-Deafness: Is it Real? What Causes it?

The term “tone deaf” is thrown around a lot and usually refers to someone who stumbles through a melody or misses a few notes. But contrary to popular belief, tone-deafness is an actual, medically diagnosable disorder known as...

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7 Great Musical Comedians

7 Great Musical Comedians

Call them what you will: Musical stand-up comics, comedy-folk duos, novelty bands, or maybe just musical comedians. No matter your preferred title, mixing music and comedy is nothing new. Writing a joke and writing a song may seem like opposites,...

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