This playlist of videos provides music analysis and insight into how some of the best composers use specific chords, harmonic devices, melodic material and musical character within their pieces and to what effect.
In this video we talk about the rebirth of classicism, humanism, and an interest in science, engineering, art and music in the Renaissance Period. It's a fascinating time to watch music grow and evolve.
What does a German monk, a Roman Pope, and a Spanish Emperor have to do with music history? Today we look at the events that surrounded 15th and 16th Century German music - particularly that of Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation.
Martin Luther wasn't the only one leading reformations in Europe. Today we look at what was going on in France - lead by reformer John Calvin, who had a very interesting view on music in the church.
We take another look at secular music, but this time from the high Renaissance. The drama of this music is heightened by the real life murder of one of its composers.
What's the different between a paraphrase mass and a parody mass? There are lots of different types of masses written during the Renaissance and it can be confusing to keep them straight.
This video covers the basic terms and notation symbols concerning dynamics in music, which are used in music notation to indicate to how loud or soft music should be played.
