Instructional Video14:52
Two Minute Music Theory

Is Older Music Better? - Music Theory Vlog #1

12th - Higher Ed
Is older music better? Is current music worse? Are we as composers and songwriters devolving? I discuss these topics on my first ever music theory vlog.
Instructional Video5:36
Odd Quartet

Music Theory - The "Amen" Chords - What Is A Plagal Cadence?

9th - 12th
The plagal cadence, also sometimes called the "amen" cadence. In this video we look at examples of the plagal cadence, how it is used in music, and what it sounds like by listening to some examples. This continues our look into music...
Instructional Video4:58
Music Matters

Name the Composer Quiz! #18 Do you know your classical composers

9th - 12th
How well do you know your classical composers? Find out with our name the composer quiz! We present ten facts about a random composer, see if you can guess the correct answer by the end of the video.
Instructional Video2:36
Two Minute Music Theory

Building Music: What are Musical Forms? - TWO MINUTE MUSIC THEORY #37

12th - Higher Ed
We continue our "Building Music" series, looking at how composers construct music. Today we look at how motifs, phrases, and periods, and themes are used to create full musical forms. Music Examples: Bach - French Suite in E major, BWV...
Audio
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Honky Tonks, Hymns and the Blues

9th - 10th
Audio story focuses on the unique traditions in American music including country music, blues, and gospel.