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What Are the Different Classical Music Eras?

Music, the way it is today, has come a long way. The music progress can fit seven main periods from the last thousand years or so. Each of the classical music eras has something musically unique that sets it apart from the rest. 7...
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10 of the Coolest Band Names in Rock and Roll History

Rock and roll bands are known for coming up with creative and eye-catching names that draw listeners into their music. But what are the ultimate coolest band names in rock and roll history? A popular online music forum user posed the question, and music lovers replied with...
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10 Coolest Rock N Roll Band Names

One of the most important steps in forming a band is naming it. It has to be timeless but also catchy and memorable. Rock bands, in particular have a knack for having awesome band names. Contributors of a popular music forum debated on the 10 rock n...
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Why Is Stairway to Heaven Banned in Guitar Stores? The Forbidden Riff

Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven is one of the most famous songs from the British rock band. But, despite its worldwide success, why is Stairway to Heaven Banned in guitar stores? Why is Stairway to Heaven the forbidden riff? And did you know that there was once...
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Top 12 Christmas Classical Music Selections

Listening to Christmas classical music can you give a break from pop songs and put you in the holiday spirit. Plus, holiday classical music has so much staying power that Christmas wouldn't be complete without hearing your local choir sing these Christmas classical music selections.
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11 Best Singing Colleges for Aspiring Singers

One might think all it takes is charisma, natural singing talent, and a viral video to become a famous singer. The truth is, many world-renowned singers have years of experience, and some even have a degree. Good thing these 11 best singing colleges can set aspiring singers...
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10 Greatest Drummers of All Time

There are so many amazing drummers throughout time, so narrowing it down to ten was not the easiest task. Using a ton of research data from polls, online lists, and Spotify playlists, here are the top drummers. 1. John "Bonzo" Bonham
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Top 16 Composers of the 20th Century

The top composer of 20th century brought classical music to new heights. How did they become musicians? What were their sources of inspiration, and how were they recognized for their achievements? Read on to learn more about fifteen of the greatest modern composers, exploring their backgrounds and...
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How Many Siblings Did Beethoven Have?

Ludwig van Beethoven was the second of seven children born to Johann van Beethoven and Maria Magdalena Keverich. Ludwig van Beethoven's siblings never reached the acclaim of the German classical composer and pianist. He was born in Bonn and baptized on December 17, 1770. His mother died in 1787...
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Music Tempos & Markings: A Simple Guide to Understanding Them

Suppose you're a musician interested in tackling a range of classical music pieces, but you aren't classically trained. In that case, you may come across some challenges with understanding one key factor in these arrangements, music tempos. A number of these compositions were...
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