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All about musical instruments, their tunes, and the people that play them.
The Practice Paradox: What Learning an Instrument Actually Does to a Child's Brain
A seven-year-old sitting at a piano, picking through a page of quarter notes, looks like she's doing one simple thing: pressing keys in order. She is not. In the space of a few seconds, she is reading a symbol and converting it into a motor command, coordinating two hands that are doing different things at different times, holding a steady internal pulse, listening to whether the note she just played matches the one she intended, and — if it doesn't — adjusting the next note without losing her place in the sequence. She is also, in all likelihood, thinking about the next measure while her fingers are still finishing the last one.
By Khali Sollis9 days ago in Beat
1983 ... A Merman I Shall Turn To Be
Introduction I am a member of many Facebook groups and I see many about how did progressive rock start. Very often concept albums are mooted, but one of the first concept albums is Frank Sinatra's "In The Wee Small Hours" but that while it is musical progress it is not what we are talking about.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 13 days ago in Beat
Moe Da Beast
Who Is Moe Da Beast? The Man Behind the Name In an era where the music industry is being reshaped by technology, algorithms, and the rise of the independent artist, one name is quietly — but powerfully — making noise out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Moe Da Beast .
By Derek Granville2 months ago in Beat
Can Artificial Intelligence Make Good Music?
Artificial intelligence has become one of the most controversial topics in modern music. Every few weeks, a new AI generated song goes viral, another artist speaks out against the technology, or a new tool promises to revolutionize music production. As AI continues to evolve, the debate has shifted from whether it can create music to whether that music should be considered art .
By Thorne Empire2 months ago in Beat
Matthew Stevens and the Many Meanings of Sound
By Brian D’Ambrosio For guitarist and composer Matthew Stevens, instrumental music is not a fixed statement but an invitation. It leaves room for listeners to bring themselves into the experience, carrying their own memories, moods, and interpretations into the music. That philosophy lies at the heart of Matthew Stevens, the Grammy-winning musician’s new self-titled release, a richly textured collection that feels both deeply personal and deliberately open-ended.
By Brian D'Ambrosio 3 months ago in Beat
Songs Sequenced
Introduction I was listening to a "Best Of" Nils Lofgren, and one of the final songs is "Secrets In The Street", which I have always loved. Lofgren is a brilliant guitarist and songwriter who has played extensively with Bruce Springsteen.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 months ago in Beat
Why some pupils find music to be helpful while others find it distracting
Turning off the music is a common recommendation for students who have trouble concentrating. It is believed that a distracted brain cannot afford to divide its focus. The advice seems sensible. However, recent Australian research indicates that recommendations might be focusing on the incorrect variable.
By Francis Dami4 months ago in Beat
Craigology Paints Emotion Through Piano
There’s a certain kind of album that doesn’t just play in the background — it quietly changes the atmosphere around you. Piano in the Wilderness by Craigology is one of those records. The moment the first notes land, everything feels a little slower, a little softer, a little more reflective. It’s the kind of music that makes you stop scrolling for a second and actually sit with your thoughts.
By mysoundMusic5 months ago in Beat
