Octave

of the Pianoforte All throughout history, mankind can be found making sound by plucking on deer skin and banging rocks together. However, as we progress we evolved and so did music as a whole. One of the musical instruments that can adapt to all octaves is the pianoforte, or more commonly, the piano. In order to understand how pianos affected history, we need to understand how the piano got its name, came about, and evolved to the three main types of pianos we now have in modern day society. Let’s

be interpreted with sensitivity and colour. The bass line is a prominent feature in texturizing the movement. The most distinctive characteristics in the bass line are its Neapolitan chords which are strategically placed amidst chords of double octaves. This prevents the movement sounding too much like a lullaby and adds more colour and tension. The movement starts out pianissimo and diverges between pianissimo and piano to maintain a soothing sound. Its luxurious ostinato triplet melody creates

form and technique, practicing finger exercises, and learning the right music. (Slide 1 and 2) The first tip in learning how to play the piano is understanding how many keys are present, and where each note and octave is located. A standard piano has 88 keys that consist of seven octaves. Although there are 88 keys, there are twelve notes which are A, B, C, D, E, F and G and their accidentals or black keys. To help find notes, there is a repeating pattern throughout the piano that consist of two

G major, G augmented, and E minor7 in the bass are strongly arpeggiated before four octaves of C, D and G quickly reaffirm the key of G. This cadential crash is followed by some of the softest and lightest material of the whole movement, which due to the surrounding measures is proved to still be part of the second closing theme. The exposition is finally completed with a third closing theme. Thundering octaves of scalar G major material with a variety of applied harmonies lead us to the final PAC

analyzing the poem I feel that the expression conveys a sense of arrogance and cruelty. The words “sneer of cold command” in line 5 creates an image that he was a feared ruler, and that he ruled his empire with an iron fist during his ruling days. The octave pays a lot of attention to what the traveler sees, whereas the sestet focuses on the fear “Ozymandias” wanted to install in anyone who came across his supposed great statue. He not only wanted to install fear In the empire he ruled, but to mock other

not, it still is a very emotional poem. Progression in the poem is rapid; this is reflected by the sonnet. The octave discusses a different topic to the sonnet, but there are some connections between the two parts. The rhythm is in between that of dactylic and anapaestic; and this reflects upon the confused emotions of both lovers. The rhyme scheme in the octave is ABAB, like in First Love, which reflects upon the separation of the two lovers; one being on Earth and the

sonnet portrays the speaker’s inability to use his “talent” and how he comes to the realization that God will welcome him with open arms, regardless of his short comings. Within the poem there is an octave and sestet which helps to separate the speakers query and his path to acceptance. In the first octave, the speaker discusses his talent, the fact that he can’t use it anymore, and what exactly that may mean for him. In spite of his dark days throughout life, the speaker yearns to serve the “Maker”

Music Review #2 Last Monday, October 17th, I had the privilege of seeing the performances of the University Repertoire Ensembles. They were live at the School of Music’s Malcolm Bird Recital Hall, and each ensemble played several jazz melodies that were very engaging and entertaining. The University Repertoire Ensembles included the Contemporary Ensemble (CE), the Hard Bop Ensemble (HBE), and the Brazilian Ensemble (BE). The CE performed the songs, “Have You Heard,” “Sail Away,” and “Got A Match

Chopin’s Prelude No. 15 for Solo Piano Hey guys, welcome to my blog! Today, I’ll be sharing with you guys one of my favourite pieces by romantic composer, Chopin, Prelude No 15, or more commonly known as Raindrop. Frederic Chopin’s Prelude No 15, also known as Raindrop, is one of Chopin’s 24 preludes. His preludes were written between 1835 and 1839 and were published in 1839. Chopin’s preludes were arranged in a circle of fifths, with each major key being followed by its relative minor. In comparison

routine it follows. The poem reveals how the typical congregation seeks for sin to be forgiven. However, it also suggests that a congregation’s conventional dull routine cannot relive the pain of sin when it remains in the heart of the individual. The octave of the poem describes the events of a typical church service, in the order they commonly occur. Prayer occurs first, hymn/singing is the second, sermon third, communion forth, and hand-wringing fifth and last. At first, it may