Do classical musicians feel rhythm differently?

Do classical musicians feel rhythm differently?

Western sheet music is a universal language. No matter what instrument or style of music you play, eighth notes are eighth notes, right? Well, maybe not exactly. According to jazz bassist, composer, and music educator Adam Neely, pop and classical musicians understand...
Rousseau’s hypnotic piano visualizations

Rousseau’s hypnotic piano visualizations

There’s a new twist on visualizing music, and it’s hypnotizing. A pianist by the name of Rousseau has a YouTube channel where he uses some tricky software that gives a virtual light show to accompany his playing. He attached LED lights to his piano and used some very...
Tchaikovsky goes nu-jazz

Tchaikovsky goes nu-jazz

Interpretations of classical music in other genres are always fun. Montreal-based pianist and producer Nicolas Dupuis creates “nu-jazz” and “future funk” under the name Anomalie. Enjoy his interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s Christmastime...
Bach’s genius Goldberg Variations

Bach’s genius Goldberg Variations

We can all enjoy Johann Sebastian Bach’s music for its beauty, but it holds special interest to those who study it and uncover its incredible order and complexity. Published in 1741, the Goldberg Variations hold incredible richness and wonder the deeper you...
Michael Christie Jukebox #4

Michael Christie Jukebox #3

In this weekend edition of Jukebox, Michael shares favorites from his youth as a trumpet player, music he and his family have been enjoying together, and beautiful music from classical masters.   [youtube]PLroyD61BH0IGBJmwRkzDEntyHwbsxFoGr[/youtube]