classical music.........?
Q. im auditioning for a school of music and i have to sing a classical song. besides ave maria, what are some really good classical songs? im use to singing R'nB but im going to try anyways lol ive always liked the phantom of the opera.
Asked by me - Mon Mar 1 15:37:01 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Schools often have a list of suggested repertoire to use for auditions. Check their music department website under audition information to see. If they don't have a list posted, contact someone in the choral department and ask. Don't use anything from Phantom.
Answered by Paul - Mon Mar 1 17:48:50 2010

Is classical music relevant to the rock music we listen to today?
Q. I want to apply for the Arts Concentration program at my school for music, which puts a lot of emphasis on the classical genre. I was just wondering, how relevant is classical music to rock, alternative, hard rock, and metal? I know the rules of music should apply to all genres, but will I be able to apply what I learn about classical music to the rock music I hope to compose in the future? Just wondering. Thanks!
Asked by hayley - Thu Jan 1 20:18:54 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The answer is most definitely yes. Classical music is the basis for all music we here today. Take rock music for example: Your basic rock or pop song is composed of a verse, then refrain, verse, refrain, bridge/modulation, refrain. This is pure music theory. By studying the music theory behind this simple formula, you will understand why the chords work the way they work, why they sound the way they do, and where the music can lead you. You can also learn alternative progressions, rather than just the standard I-IV-V-I progression. On top of this, by knowing music theory, you will be able to look at any piece of music and be able to analyze it. For example, you will be able to tell where the bridge is by a quick glance, what the… [cont.]
Answered by goesslry - Sat Jan 3 05:22:27 2009

What two types of classical music are reasonably comparable?
Q. I have to compare two types of classical music, from different era's. This can be romantic, bourlesque or any other type of music. I'm clueless about classical music, so two classical tracks that you think would be good to compare would be brilliant. I don't need your analysis of the tracks as I have to do that for my work, but any suggestions would be lovely.
Asked by Alistair K - Thu Jan 8 09:28:08 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I'm afraid the first answer wasn't very helpful, choosing two works from the late Classical period written only 20 years apart. I would suggest this: Haydn: Symphony No 104 in D major ('London')(from 1796 in the Classcial period) and a piece that looks wittily back at the Classical period: Prokofiev: Symphony No 1 in D major Op 25 ('Classical')(from 1917) That should be fun.
Answered by del_icious_manager - Thu Jan 8 09:40:37 2009

What classical music piece was sent into space?
Q. I read about earth people sending some earth things into space, and I know they sent a classical music piece with it. My question is, what classical music piece was it? Thanks in advance.
Asked by savory_character - Wed Oct 14 04:07:25 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You're possibly thinking of the Brandenburg Concerto, but have a look at the link - there were several pieces of music.
Answered by Iridflare - Wed Oct 14 04:51:03 2009

How to find classical music for specific combinations of instruments?
Q. Is there a website that allows you to search for pieces of classical chamber music which use specific combinations of instruments? Note that all I need is the name of the piece and the composer. For example, you might type in "oboe, violin, viola, cello" and get "Mozart: Oboe Quartet In F Major, K. 370" as a response. Thanks!
Asked by MattM - Tue Jan 9 14:50:21 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Try this website, it's a bunch of chamber music databases. I haven't tried it myself, but you may have some luck. www.acmp.net/fcm.shtml Other than that, try to access the library search engines online of performing arts schools. Some may allow you to search their databases. The Hartt School of Music's Allen Library has a pretty good search engine, you start there. Also give the Library of Congress a try:
Answered by lovebluenfluff - Wed Jan 10 14:22:28 2007

What is good classical music that can be associated with a dream scene?
Q. I'm writing a story with the chapter titles being titles of classical music compositions. For example, the first chapter takes place in winter, so I'm using Four Seasons - Winter by Vivaldi. Is there any that I can use for a dream/comatose sequence?
Asked by Nyca - Fri Oct 2 12:50:00 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I agree, Winter is too cliched. Maybe you could try "The Snow is Dancing" from Debussy's "Children's Corner"? For dream music, I'd say Ravel's "Une barque sur l'ocean" from Miroirs.
Answered by Ravel Fan - Fri Oct 2 16:59:24 2009

What was the classical music in Kuroshitsuji season 2 episode 1 that Claude was dancing too?
Q. What was the classical music in Kuroshitsuji season 2 episode 1 that Claude was dancing too? 10 points!
Asked by nearmellomattl - Thu Jul 15 21:54:30 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It could possible be from an OST that hasn't been released yet since season 2 just started airing.. Hope this helped somewhat..
Answered by Lala - Sat Jul 17 16:11:18 2010

What is some good contemporary classical music to listen to while studying?
Q. I'm studying for my law finals and could use some new music! I'm looking for some modern classical music such as Kronos Quartet. Any suggestions would be most appreciated!
Asked by T - Sat Nov 22 17:18:14 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Get the complete Hindemith string quartets
Answered by Stephen G - Sat Nov 22 19:03:38 2008

What are some really good classical music pieces?
Q. Beethoven or Mozart? I've recently gotten into classical music and I enjoy these two. I also like Percy Granger. I find this type of music helps me to study... Also, I love piano and think Chopin is excellent. Any recommendations on good piano pieces?
Asked by Chris - Sun Aug 23 01:58:08 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I love Mozart, but I love Beethoven much more than Mozart.
Answered by Tato - Sun Aug 23 02:35:10 2009

How can I keep classical music alive in my generation?
Q. Hi, I'm thirteen and love classical music, but I really don't know anyone in my generation who listens to it. I'm afraid that stations such as WQXR will go off the air. Are there any other ways besides spreading the word to keep classical music from going "extinct"?
Asked by d c - s - Fri Jul 9 09:15:03 2010 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I, too, believe that Classical and Classical-style music will endure, but you are absolutely right to want to do something to help ensure its survival and prospering. Truly, many young people do enjoy and study this fine music, and people of all ages are there also. I smiled when you mentioned WQXR. Though I live in rural northern Wisconsin, I am familiar with that station. Here's one for you to check out: This one is in Chicago and stands tall among its kind. One program that I find irresistible (not that anyone would want to resist) is "Exploring Music" with host Bill McGlaughlin, Monday through Friday evenings at 7:00 Central time. It may also be heard at different times on different outlets. This station (WFMT) as well as… [cont.]
Answered by Jakobus - Fri Jul 9 13:09:21 2010

What is the best classical music shop in Singapore?
Q. I am planning to visit Singapore for a holiday & also looking for the best classical music shop in the country (selling classical CD & DVD), which having a broad range of classical recordings. Can someone please point me to the right direction.. Many thanks..
Asked by As Sa - Thu Aug 28 14:00:47 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You can go to That CD shop located at Great World City, River Valley Road Or Pacific Plaza located at Orchard. However I must say that shop does sell exclusive kind of music but the prices of the cd are considered costly.
Answered by bell - Sun Aug 31 02:44:10 2008

What is the most unique classical music?
Q. I am developing a classical music section on my iTunes and i am looking for some unique classical music such as "one mans dream", and "Enchantment" by Yanni and i was hopeing to find some similar to this.
Asked by Joseph G - Thu Feb 19 21:04:56 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Firstly, you cannot have degrees of uniqueness. Something is either unique (ie one of a kind) or it's not. Something cannot be 'most' unique, 'quite' unique or 'very' unique. Secondly, Yanni has nothing do to with classical music. His execrable rubbish is instrumental pop of the most worthless kind. If you want 'noteworthy' classical music, you need to look a long way from the likes of Yanni, Yiruma, Ein-Audi and their terrible ilk. There is no classical music similar to the pieces by these muzak manufacturers.
Answered by del_icious_manager - Fri Feb 20 11:28:25 2009

What are some masterful beautiful and classic classical music titles?
Q. I have loved classical music every since childhood , but currently I have almost no classical music in my music collection I would like to start a collection can anyone give some really beautiful classical song titles and artist names? Maybe start with some classics well known must haves and possibly some new masterpieces?
Asked by Just a girl! - Sun Oct 25 22:37:14 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Anything by Grieg. Lots of originality.
Answered by Iggy - Mon Oct 26 12:12:36 2009

What does it mean when an 8 year old hears classical music in his head, and can improvise?
Q. When I was a child, I could hear classical music in my head. I could improvise. I heard violins, cello, piano etc. I could hear complete pieces. Compositions. I was not born into a home with enthusiastic fans of classical music. In fact, hearing classical music in my home was extremely rare. At the time, it was a nuisance, and it disturbed my sleep. I am still able to think about classical music, and improvise, but the music has stopped playing by itself, in my head.
Asked by norse04 - Sun Nov 4 15:42:57 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. What are you doing with the great gift you have been given. Children who hear music and improvise are called Child Prodigies. Look up musical Child Prodigies on the net and see what they can do. Don't you realize how wonderful this is. Work on it, do something about it. Don't waste such a gift. Talk to a classical musician, a classical teacher. Anybody, that will help you with your talents. The music has stopped "in your head" because you were not using what you were being giving! Don't let this go to waste at your age, now. Now you have a choice, use it. The world needs music, the more the better. The net is something I didn't have when my children were younger, but we had it then, I would have used it to investigate what my… [cont.]
Answered by Maureen S - Sun Nov 4 15:54:56 2007

How do I convert someone to classical music?
Q. Most of people I talk to about my love for classical music give me a strange look as if I'm speaking a foreign language. Is there any way to convert a few of them from popular music to classical music?
Asked by Symphony - Wed Mar 10 02:26:27 2010 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Start with the compositions which get used and abused in the media. Your friends will be surprised to find that they have been enjoying classical music without realizing it.
Answered by suhwahaksaeng - Wed Mar 10 04:03:03 2010

How do I convince someone classical music is not boring?
Q. So many people think classical music is boring, but yet they hear Beethoven's 5th symphony and get all excited (cuz they actually know the tune), how can I explain to someone that all classical music has its own uniqueness and excitement just like Beethoven's 5th, all they have to do is listen and they will discover the beauty.
Asked by Meli - Sat Nov 29 15:47:24 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I have found that you can't force art on a person. They have to be open and receptive to art in order to let it touch them. For example, a fellow student and friend of mine is really into biology(but is still a huge fan of visual art), but she didn't know anything about classical music. I offered to help her discover some wonderful music, and she was really excited because she is already into visual art and poetry. I burned her several CDs with great music on it(Beethoven 7, Emperor Concerto, Tchaik 5, Pictures, etc) and she was really receptive to it and listened to them all. I made sure to either find a well-written summary of the piece, or write one myself for each one. I also included a couple sheets I made with "some things to be… [cont.]
Answered by Phil - Sat Nov 29 16:00:12 2008

How does classical music affect the growth of a plant?
Q. I wonder if classical music can affect the growth of plants.
Asked by [Sept.26] - Fri Jan 12 06:32:36 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Sound does not affect plants at levels lower than a lawnmower or a chain saw...and that is due simply to vibration. My respect for the Mythbusters plummeted after their episode on music and plants. They ignored their plants for a week and they were almost dead at the end of the experiment because a water supply had ceased functioning. Adam reasoned that that didn't matter because all the plants were drought-stressed equally...LOL. Unfortunately, plants of different sizes and different root-to-shoot ratios will not respond equally to the same drought stress. Mythbusters should leave Biology alone and stick to maiming Buster.
Answered by ivorytowerboy - Fri Jan 12 10:46:17 2007

What do you consider the best piece of classical music?
Q. What do you consider the best piece of classical music (such as Beethoven, Chopin, etc) that is not extremely hard to play, and fun? Such as one that works with octaves. I'm genuinely interested in what society considers "a beautiful piece of classical music".
Asked by lexie - Wed Sep 13 20:51:43 2006 - - 16 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You'll get a ton of different answers (in fact, you already have :) ) if you just ask people what their favorite piece is or what the most beautiful piece is. Your question sounds like you might be trying to pick something to play, however. To help with that, we need to know the instrumentation (solo piano? orchestra?), your playing level (give some examples of what you can play) and more details about what you're looking for---length, style, etc. Generally, however, "beautiful" is an adjective that is most often applied to works from the Romantic period. So Beethoven and Chopin are good bets; you should also consider Sibelius, Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn, Schumann, and Schubert. My personal all-time favorite is the Overture to a… [cont.]
Answered by kslnet - Sun Sep 17 04:00:59 2006

What's the best harmonica to play classical music with?
Q. If you go on Youtube there are some different tunes played with the harmonica in classical music. I was wondering if this can be done with any harmonica or do certain types lend themselves better to certain types of music? Thanks.
Asked by Prometheus - Sat Oct 11 12:47:17 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You're going to need a chromatic harmonica. Your not going to accomplish much with a $20 diatonic harp. There are plenty of resources on the net for harmonica players and sources for instruments. Expect a little sticker shock once in a while so let's just get that over with right now ... go ahead and search for "Hohner 7544/48"
Answered by i. jones - Sat Oct 11 16:17:21 2008

What are some classical composers that a fan of rock music would like?
Q. Currently I listen to a lot of Christian rock music (Skillet, Kutless, Sanctus Real, etc.), but I want to get a little "sophisticated" and listen to some classical music. I want to garner a little more knowledge about music theory. If you could give me some names of composers that rock music fans usually like, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
Asked by Jeremy H - Tue Dec 30 15:38:13 2008 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hi,Jeremy H. At first i suggest Johann Sebastian Bach and Antonio Vivaldi from the Baroque Era(Additional ones:Haendel,Correlli,Tar tini and D.Scarlatti). From the Classical Period i recommend at first Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart(The film AMADEUS is about him and you can hear good music of Mozart in the film).Others from that Time:Joseph Haydn(In 2009 by the way,we have a great Haydn year;it's 200 Years ago he died),Franz Schubert and Ludwig van Beethoven(Enjoy his great Symphonies,3,5,6, 7 and No.9 the most famous of his Symphonies). From the Romantic Period there are so many good ones that it's very difficult to pick out someone,but this is a short list of my favored ones: Niccolo Paganini(The great Violinist),Frederic Chopin and Franz… [cont.]
Answered by Stefan K feat. Dr. Nirokay - Tue Dec 30 17:07:44 2008