Piano Guidance
Piano Guidance
Photo: Steve Johnson
You're watching an old scary movie late at night and your hear a strange sound in the movie's soundtrack.
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Read More »You're watching an old scary movie late at night and your hear a strange sound in the movie's soundtrack. How to describe it? Eerie, ethereal, down right spooky. It has almost a vocal quality. You think you may have heard it before, because it reminds you of the Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations". What in the world is it? It's the theremin, of course! The Boston Public Library invites you to hear this instrument live at the Friday, October 4, 2019 concert by BMOP. They've called this concert "The Roaring Twenties" because not only does it feature works written for the theremin (invented in the 1920s), but it features three other works from the late 1920s that really capture the mood of that time. There are some passes available for this concert and the other concerts in this orchestra's season through our Museum Passes program. The passes admit up to four people free of charge. Invented in 1928, the theremin is an early electronic instrument that is played without even touching it. Performers use their hands and move them in the electromagnetic fields created by the instrument in order to control the pitch and the volume of the music it produces. Many people will associate it with spooky music from movies and maybe with some music made by popular musical groups of the 20th century, but serious composers have written music for it ever since it was invented. Here is a short piece written in 1928 by Joseph Schillenger for theremin and piano. More works for theremin by Joseph Schillinger and other composers can be heard on the recording, "Music from the Ether," performed by Lydia Kavina on the theremin. This is available online to all who have a valid Boston Public Library card.
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Learning an instrument can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life. Save The Music donates instruments to students and teachers across the country so that they may experience the joy and power of making music. These students who are just starting to learn music may choose to play the flute, trombone, recorder, or guitar. We hear from teachers that their students get better and better and continue to play into adulthood. Playing an instrument helps to build confidence, it gets your brain working in more complex ways, and makes you practice hard work and determination. Picking up an instrument for the first time is exciting and the musical skills you learn will last for a long time. Whenever you decide to learn an instrument, it will surely make a positive impact on your life. It’s not only a fun activity you can enjoy but also an opportunity to meet others and create music together. But for any of that to happen, you need to find the best instrument to learn for your situation. Even though there are many easy instruments to learn for you to choose from, other factors for deciding what to play exist as well. So, if you’re asking, “what instrument should I play?” or if you want to consider the available options before committing, you’re at the right place. We’ll explore the key factors to consider when selecting instruments to learn, go through a list of the easiest instruments to learn, and explore a few helpful tips for mastering the instrument you end up choosing.
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