Music

Music is an art form whose medium is sound.
Common elements of music are pitch (which governs melody and harmony), rhythm
(and its associated concepts tempo, meter, and articulation), dynamics,
and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture. The word derives from
Greek (mousike), “(art) of the Muses”.
To many people in many cultures music is an important part of their way of life.

Music downloads

We discourage you to download music illegally. You should buy music or find free music.
There are a lot of services accross the Internet that lets you take music. Just
choose wisely because some download services or file sharing will bring a lot
of viruses that may harm your computer andor your personal information, like credit card
numbers.

Free music downloads

As said before be aware before using this services. You should read carefully the
terms of service of the sites that provides free music and notice if they are
allowed to provide you the music, because those sites may being infringing copyright
policies.
Also make sure you have a good updated anti-virus program to avoid phishing, scams
and identity theft.

YouTube music videos

YouTube provides free music videos, they seems to pay copyright costs with revenue
they get with advertising ads. Sometimes videos are restricted to some countries
or they get removed due to copyright claims made by the owner of the copyrighted material:

Free music

Don’t forget that the people that makes music (producers and artists) have the objective
of sell their music. Sometimes they allow the music to be used without licence because
it’s a way of promotion, but the goal is always to get more revenues.

Music videos

With the arising of social media and the Internet, video is a popular way of getting
entertainment online. Currently the common technology that provides Internet videos
is the Adobe Flash pluggin. Although there is an alternative technology called HTML5 that
is new and have advantages/disadvantages from the traditional flash player.
Most of the browsers don’t have this feature yet. Google chrome and Safari can load
HTML5 videos. You can test this feature at the TestTube page.

Listen to music

Listening to music is a way of life.

Music lyrics

A lot of videos of YouTube have lyrics included. There is free software to make videos
with lyrics embedded, just make a search on Google and you will find a lot of lyrics
and Software.

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Most independent artists and music enthusiast wants to get exposure a head start of what the music world is all about. While there are still some events, updates, issues and review, existing in the music industry, there is no doubt that any independent artist interested in music can be heard and known as long as they know how to play well in the industry. Some express music creativity for fame, while others do it as a hobby. Whatever their intentions are, independent artists do their craft as a general expression of themselves. They will be heard if they know the world on how their craft works and how they can survive.

There are many avenues for one’s music creativity. Most of which are provided not only for work but also for entertainment such as theaters, movies, or as independent performance. There are certain groups who accommodate one’s creative expression and when good, it creates popularity. Most independent artists search for these opportunities wherever they can find. Independent artist can do well in the competitive world of artistry when they are equipped with knowledge on how to go about with selling their expressions and capturing the interests of the public.

In the music world, independent artists can look into several resources where they can get knowledge on how music industry works. These resources provide knowledge to independent artists on the stand of other workers in the music industries who provides possibility on how to make an independent artists’ craft succeed. One of these resources can be seen in Music Biz site online. Music Biz provides articles related to the music industry. The articles are opinions and analyses that come from the players in the music industry such as artists, producers, recorders, music marketers, music distributors, music enthusiasts and other contributors from the music world. Independent artists and other interested music lovers can capture the thoughts of these music insiders by the way they express their opinions in the articles.

Articles contributed to Music Biz are scrutinized and edited well to meet the standard of how the articles should be presented. Articles are required to be specific in terms of music events and situations that support the comment or opinions. Generality does not provide the needed knowledge of the readers in the music world. Since articles are more of opinion or comment rather news, Music Biz requires that contributors should be reasonable and logical in their observation, experience or own point of view of a certain subject concerning the music industry. Writers are also encouraged to write new perspectives, issues, and events in their articles to add to the spool of articles already in the site. Lastly, Music Biz encourages contributors in the music world to be identified so they can be known and establish their credibility among readers. However, if the writer wishes to be anonymous, especially when discussing critical issues or events, Music Biz will also respect that.

Music lovers, independent artists and other music players can learn from the articles in Music Biz. It will help them set their pace and understand what music enthusiasts think about what is going on in the music world.

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Classical music is a broad term that usually refers to music produced in, or rooted in the traditions of, Western art, or ecclesiastical and concert music, in the period from the 9th century to the 21st century. The central norms of this tradition became codified between 1550 and 1900, which is known as the common practice period.

Classic music is still played by many of today’s musicians. European classical music is largely distinguished from many other non-European and popular musical forms by its system of staff notation, in use since about the 16th century.

Classical and popular music are often distinguished by their choice of instruments. The instruments used in classical music were mostly invented before the middle of the 19th century. Some of them had been designed even earlier, and codified in the 18th and 19th centuries. They consist of the instruments found in an orchestra, together with a few other solo instruments such as the piano, harp, accordion, and organ.

The great majority of classical music gear fall into six major categories – bowed strings, woodwind, brass, percussion, keyboard, and the guitar family. The first four form the basis of the modern symphony orchestra.

The classical guitar was originally a Spanish-derived, six-stringed instrument. It is played using a plectrum or the finger-nails, with frets set into the fingerboard. Popular music tends to use amplification for both the six-stringed instruments and the four-string bass guitar. The guitar family gradually supplanted the lute which had come to prominence during the Renaissance.

The piano is widely used in Western music for solo performance, chamber music, and accompaniment. It is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal. Although not portable and often expensive, the piano’s versatility and ubiquity have made it one of the most familiar musical instruments.

The piano is sometimes classified as both a percussion and a string instrument. In the period from about 1790 to 1860, during the Mozart-era, piano underwent tremendous changes, which led to the modern form of the instrument. Early technological progress owed much to the English firm of Broadwood, which already had a reputation for the splendor and powerful tone of its harpsichords.

The accordion is played by compression and expansion of a bellows, which generates air flow across reeds. A keyboard or buttons control which reeds receive air flow and therefore determine the tones produced. The accordion’s basic form was invented in Berlin in 1822 by Friedrich Buschmann. The accordion is one of several European inventions of the early 19th century that used free reeds driven by a bellows.

The violin is a bowed string instrument with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is the smallest and highest-pitched member of the family of string instruments, which also include the viola and cello. The oldest documented violin to have four strings, like the modern violin, was made in 1555.

Significant changes occurred in the shape and structure of the violin in the 18th century, particularly in the length and angle of the neck, as well as in the bass bar. Most of the old violins have undergone these modifications, and hence are in a significantly different shape than their forerunners, undoubtedlys with differences in sound and response.

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ClassicalMusicCity.com is a new and innovative web site devoted to the classical music industry.  It is the most comprehensive, free source of classical music information on the web that includes  information resources in the form of video, articles, news, reviews and listings.  It has everything from video of masterclasses, an archive of famous classical music cartoons, classical music composer’s biographies, sheet music, youth orchestra audition notices, recordings and concert announcements.  All content goes through administrative approval, so it is a safe and fun place for children to roam and discover the wonders of classical music.  Lots of informative content for parents too.

With over 10,000 pages and growing, you can easily find what you need. Search by keyword, topic, type of content or even by regions from as large as “worldwide” to as small as a state.  It offers the traditional navigation via tabs at the top of the page which includes audio, auditions, jobs, events, articles, video, blogs and more.   It also features a list of over 30 directories in the left hand column for everyone and everything from music teachers, musicians, ensembles, schools, venues, to medical professionals who specialize in treating injuries to musicians.

The real innovation comes in the form of a clever and colorful map of the CITY.  Each building is a whimsical design based upon musical symbols and instruments and iconic classical music images.  The buildings are topical, so when you click on the image you are taken to content (video, announcements, news, links, articles, etc.) that is related to the “theme” of that particular building.  The map is colorful and bright and especially enticing to younger users.  (Go to main page at www.ClassicalMusicCity.com)

Just scroll down the page and below the map are slider boxes that contain the latest additions to the site, including featured members, video, articles, news, links, sheet music, auditions and jobs.

Here is a quick overview some of the buildings and what each contains.

MUSIC SCHOOL - Looks like a french horn and contains content for pre-college level students, parents and teachers.  Includes directories for accompanists, pre-college teachers, music schools, and student performing groups.  Also has information on competitions for pre-college students, Early Childhood Music, Games, Kid’s Corner, Music  History, Music Theory, Parent’s Lounge, Pedagogy, Practicing Tips, Recital Hall, Summer Programs, Video of Performances.
CAFE - Looks like a violin and features the “lighter” side of classical music including Alternative Music Styles, Comedy, Folklore and Anecdotal Tales, Interesting and Outrageous Ideas, Let’s Talk About, People in the News, Reviews of Concerts.
MOVIE THEATER – Has a bass clarinet on the front of the building and it contains 100’s of theaters showing all the video contained on the site.  Includes concert footage of all types including folk and alternative styles, Cartoons,  Comedy/Satire., Documentary, Educational “how to” video and classical music masterclasses. Also famous film footage from Hollywood, tips on Health and Wellness for musicians and classical music in the form of Performance Art.
CONCERT HALL – Looks like a piano and is the logo for the site.  Directories for musicians, both professional and amateur, as well as performing ensembles like orchestras, bands and choirs, and composers and conductors.  Also find Audition Repertoire Lists, Concert Announcements, Educational resources for kids, Major Artists, Program Notes, Recital Hall, Reviews , Summer  Festivals, Venues for Instrumental/Choral Concerts, Video.
HOUSE OF WORSHIP – Information on sacred music including recordings and video and directories for churches, choir directors, ensembles.
LIBRARY – Audio/MP3 Recordings (Free), Biographies, Book Reviews, Directory of Industry  Professionals, Discography, Dissertations and Papers, Educational Resources, Libraries and  Collection, Periodicals, Podcasts, Rare and Unusual Instruments, Reference Materials, Videographies.
OPERA HOUSE – Contains directories for opera companies, venues and opera musicians, a Children’s Corner, composer and conductor biographies, Educational resources, Libretti, video of Major Artists and reviews.
MARKETPLACE – Merchant Directory that includes retailers, service providers (like accountants, entertainment lawyers) musicians for special occasions, music publishers.  Visitors can buy or sell sheet music, instruments, and music accessories.
PROFESSIONAL CENTER – Music related information on Taxes, Accounting, Appraisals, Career Counseling, Financial Planning, Insurance,  Legal Services, Travel.
CAREER CENTER – Alternative Career Paths, Artist Management, Audition Advice, Career  Development, Opera, Orchestra auditions , Resume Tips.
RECORDING STUDIO – Directory of Industry Professionals and Recording Studios,  Discographies, Recording Equipment, Industry Issues, New Releases, Recommended Recordings, Reviews of  Recordings, Software, Technical Advice, and video.
COMMUNITY CENTER – This building is for the people who support classical music in a non-performance capacity.  Find a directory for Arts Administrators and Arts Patrons and services organizations like unions and teacher’s associations. Also news on Arts Advocacy, Awards, Economic Impact Studies, Grants, Scholarships