Playing An Instrument Analysis

an education and success. Kay tells of her circumstances growing up led her to pursue playing an instrument and ultimately using her skill to receive higher education. Professor Fairchild has an extremely interesting history, and I am glad I had the chance to hear it. Her story shows how someone, despite difficult circumstances, can find a better future by getting involved with music. Hicks, George. "How Playing Music Affects The Developing Brain." CommonHealth RSS. 17 July 2014. Web. 23 Feb. 2016

Performance Analysis of the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine An analysis of a performance by The National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine proves that the concert is an example of three types of classical music. Classical music features numerous instruments played by skilled experts. The instruments used can belong to a range of instrumental groups, including: brass, string, percussion, and woodwind. As the name implies, the instrumental groups used by this ensemble exhibit elements

to play. In this assignment, I will discuss on the Finale: Very Slowly-Largo Maestoso, which duration is roughly 10 minutes. According to my analysis, it consists of an estimate of 13 layers of musical events, marked by varying musical tones and rhythms, introduction of different orchestral instruments, and changes in musical intensity. Below is my analysis divided into sections according to the track time and variations of the orchestral events. Section 1 (00:00-01:04): The symphony begins with

relationship between the risk factor and outcome association by zygosity. (Goldberg, Fischer, 2014) This study “Playing a Musical Instrument as a Protective Factor Against Dementia and Cognitive Impairment: A Population-Based Twin

For this analysis on Louis Armstrong’s West End Blues, I am going to concentrate on Louis Armstrong and how influential he was in the birth of Swing. He was extremely innovative in the way he played his instrument. Louis Armstrong had a brilliant trumpet sound. His power, range, and his rhythmic approach are all trademarks of his playing in the 1920s and 1930s. West End Blues is still considered one of the most influential and classic pieces in the Jazz Industry. I will explain why by breaking down

ensembles playing George Frideric Handel’s’ Hornpipe from ‘Water Music Suite’ is compared and contrasted. Next, yet another comparison is made between two different ensembles playing the piece written by Ludwig van Beethoven, Sym. #5, 1st movement(beginning). Finally, an analysis of Caroline Shaw’s Allemande from ‘Partita for 8 voices’ is made. Two versions of Handel’s Hornpipe were listened to and compared against each other. The ensemble deemed as using “authentic” period instruments will be regarded

will look at the history, the characteristics, and how the musical bow is used within South Africa. Additionally, a brief analysis of Madosini’s song Wenu Se Goli will be integrated into this essay. The analysis will be conducted by applying some if not all of the listening parameters. In South Africa, the musical bow is one of the most prevailing and distinctive musical instruments (Rycroft 1996, 84). There are a wide variety of musical bows available in South Africa than in any other part of the world

The song I choose for this deep analysis is Car Radio by Twenty-One Pilots. I recognized three parts in this song, meaning it has a ternary form. This analysis is divided into sections, A B A’. Each section will explain the usage of instruments, dynamics, tempo, texture, and harmony. In the first section, A, I recognized the usage of a piano, synthesizers, and a drum set. Different parts of the drumset, like the cymbals and the bass drum, are playing at a pianissimo and slowly crescendo up

Nadia Agniaty Associate Professor Jane Stadler MSTU 1001 30 August 2015 Soundscape: Reading Summary • The use of sound in the film and television industry has been regarded as influential on manipulating audiences’ emotion (Stadler & McWilliam 65). • There are two types of sound, such as: ➢ Diegetic sound: sounds whose originated inside the story world that is noticeable to characters, such as wind, footsteps, and rain sound (Stadler and McWilliam 70). For example, it was obvious that Selina Kyle’s

The Mozart effect is a study which showed that listening to classical music such as Mozart’s stimulates the brain and can have a positive effect on social, cognitive, and physical skills (“10 Benefits”). In 1993, Frances H. Rauscher had 36 college age students listen to either: Mozart’s Sonata for Two Pianos in D Major, a relaxation tape, or silence. He then tested their spatial task performance (Smith). The results showed that students who listened to Mozart's music score increased by 8-9 points