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Perfect intervals have only one basic form. The first (also called prime or unison), fourth, fifth and eighth (or octave) are all perfect intervals. On the other hand, non-perfect intervals have two basic forms. The second, third, sixth and seventh are non-perfect intervals; it can either be a major or minor interval
This Day in Music History: 1978 - Byron Hill moved to Nashville from North Carolina. He is a professional songwriter who has been in the business for more than 30 years. His songs have been recorded by noted artists such as Alabama ("Born Country"), Ray Charles ("The Pages of My Mind"), Anne Murray ("Over You"), George Strait ("Fool Hearted Memory") and a slew of other esteemed performers.
Table of Intervals originally appeared on About.com Music Education on Saturday, March 13th, 2010 at 16:08:41.
Intervals have two characteristics: the type or quality of an interval (ex. major, perfect, etc.) and the size or distance of an interval (ex. second, third, etc.). To determine an interval, you first look at the type of interval followed by the size (ex. Maj7, Perfect 4th, Maj6, etc.). Intervals can be major, minor, perfect, augmented and diminished.
This Day in Music History: 1948 - James Taylor was born in Boston, Massachusetts. His distinctive voice, his personal style of playing the guitar and his touching songs are but some of the reasons why James Taylor is one of the artists who continue to inspire many singer-songwriters. With songs like "Fire and Rain" and "You've Got A Friend" under his belt, Taylor enjoys career longevity that other musicians aspire for.
What are Intervals? originally appeared on About.com Music Education on Friday, March 12th, 2010 at 15:52:01.
An interval is the difference between two pitches measured by half steps. It is also defined as the distance of one note to another note. In Western music, the smallest interval used is the half step.
This Day in Music History: 1967 - Geraldine Farrar died in Ridgefield, Connecticut due to heart attack. She was an American soprano who had her debut in 1901 in Charles Gounod's Faust performed at the Royal Opera House. Her American debut occurred in 1906 at the Metropolitan Opera in Gounod's Roméo et Juliette. Farrar also appeared in silent movies.
Half Step and Whole Step originally appeared on About.com Music Education on Thursday, March 11th, 2010 at 20:31:15.
Modes are used in many types of music; from sacred music to jazz to rock. Composers use it to add "flavor" to their compositions in order to avoid predictability. It is formed by naming a different note as the root (1st) instead of the original root of the scale. Thus, in a way, modes can be defined as displaced major scales.
This Day in Music History: 1937 - Benny Goodman performed at the Paramount Theatre in New York City. He was a musician who succeeded in breaking the barriers of poverty and went on to become one of the most prominent figures of the Swing Era. Goodman's self-discipline had a lot to do with his success. He started playing the clarinet at age 10 and spent hours everyday practicing his musical instrument.
What are Modes? originally appeared on About.com Music Education on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 at 19:32:42.
The clef is the symbol used at the beginning of a music staff. It is used to indicate the placement of the notes on the lines and spaces of the staff. Here we will learn more about the most commonly used types of clefs.
This Day in Music History: 1902 - Gustav Mahler married the Austrian composer and author Alma Schindler. Mahler is known for his songs, cantatas and symphonies which he wrote in several keys. Some of his works require a huge orchestra; for example, the "Eighth Symphony in E flat" also called the "Symphony of A Thousand."
Commonly Used Types of Clefs originally appeared on About.com Music Education on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 00:49:15.
Also referred to as "The Queen of the Blues," Dinah Washington was a well-known vocalist of the mid-20th century. Her versatile vocal ability enabled her to record songs in various genres; from blues to jazz to pop.
This Day in Music History: 1983 - William Walton died in Ischia, Italy. He was an English composer of the 20th century who wrote orchestral music, film scores, vocal music, operas and other stage works. His notable works include "Façade," "Belshazzar's Feast" and the impressive coronation march, "Crown Imperial." Walton was knighted in 1951.
Dinah Washington originally appeared on About.com Music Education on Monday, March 8th, 2010 at 22:36:15.
Pauline Viardot started out as one of the most celebrated operatic singers in the late 1800's. Later on she focused her talents to composing and teaching. She can sing in soprano and contralto voices and her wide vocal range made her quite popular, attracting composers such as Schumann and Brahms to write pieces for her.
This Day in Music History: 1875 - Maurice Ravel was born in Ciboure, France. He was a composer known for his craftsmanship in music. He was very reclusive and never married. His notable works include "Boléro," "Daphnis et Chloé" and "Pavane pour une infante défunte."
Pauline Viardot originally appeared on About.com Music Education on Sunday, March 7th, 2010 at 19:47:00.
She has a very unique and beautiful voice, it's the kind of voice that makes you want to stop and listen. Carly Simon's songs can be described as reflective, evidently inspired by her experiences and the people in her life. Her passion for music can be seen in her body of work and her many achievements.
This Day in Music History: 1967 - Zoltan Kodaly died in Budapest. He was an expert on Hungarian folk songs; an author, composer and teacher of the 20th century who helped promote the importance of music education. He received his Ph.D from Budapest Academy and gained critical praise for his works. Although the Kodaly Method wasn't exactly invented by Zoltan Kodaly, there is no doubt it developed during the mid-20th century based on his teachings.
Carly Simon originally appeared on About.com Music Education on Saturday, March 6th, 2010 at 13:15:33.
Germaine Tailleferre was one of the foremost French composers of the 20th century and the only female member of Les Six; a title given by the critic Henri Collet to a group of young composers during the 1920s.
This Day in Music History: 1963 - Patsy Cline died near Camden, Tennessee due to a plane crash. She was only 30 years old and at the height of her career when she tragically died in a plane crash. Her life may have been cut short, but her memory lives on through her music. With timeless songs like "I Fall to Pieces," "Crazy" and "She's Got You," Patsy Cline remains one of country music's unforgettable vocalists.
Germaine Tailleferre originally appeared on About.com Music Education on Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 12:59:59.
Many admire her, not only for her skill as a singer/songwriter, but also for her tenacity. Janis Ian recorded and released her controversial song "Society's Child" when she was only 15. Her most well-known work is the heart-wrenching song "At Seventeen."
This Day in Music History: 1959 - Henry Mancini's Peter Gunn soundtrack won Album of the Year in the first ever Grammy Awards. Mancini was an American composer, arranger and conductor especially noted for his television and film scores. In all he won 20 Grammys, 4 Academy Awards and 2 Emmys. He wrote scores for over 80 films including "Breakfast at Tiffany's." The Henry Mancini Award, named after him by ASCAP, is given each year for outstanding achievements in film and television music.
Janis Ian originally appeared on About.com Music Education on Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 00:20:54.
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