VOGUE VIOLIN
  • Home
  • About
  • Services & Rates
  • Music
  • Blog
  • Contact

Vogue Violin Blog

The Art of Listening to Music

2/28/2018

0 Comments

 
Picture
​Why do certain songs make us happy or overwhelmed with emotion?  Why do babies enjoy Mozart?  Why do you want to get up and dance when hearing a particular song?  I can’t personally answer all the scientific know-how behind those questions, but I can give you some insight into the enjoyment of listening to music. 

If you know a few essentials on what to listen for, you may appreciate the next tune you hear in a different light.

The 6 Essential Elements of Music
  • Rhythm. Rhythm is what you feel.  It is based on pure mathematics and subdivided into fractions of time. Rhythm is the beat you follow in dance and movement.
  • Tempo. The pace and speed music is played; fast, slow, and in-between. 
  • Melody. The reoccurring theme or tune of a song or orchestral piece.
  • Harmony. Two or more pitches played or sang at the same time.  Some harmonies sound pleasant, while others may be dissonant (unusual in combination or disturbing).
  • Dynamics. The different levels of volume throughout the song (from loud to soft).
  • Style.  Jazz, classical, rock, pop, folk, blues, zydeco… (the list is never ending). 

​Many people are familiar with the essential elements of music, however, are not aware they are experiencing them.  The next time you hear a tune, pay close attention to the six essentials.  You may be surprised on what you hear. 

As I wrap up this blog, I’ll leave you with the song that always makes me get up dance.  What’s yours?
​“The Art of Listening to Music” author:  Suzy, violinist and founder of Vogue Violin www.vogueviolin.com  
0 Comments

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    Author

    Suzy, founder of Vogue Violin and accomplished violinist. 

    Picture
    www.VogueViolin.com

    Archives

    October 2018
    February 2018
    November 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    January 2017
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016

    Categories

    All

    Picture

      Sign up for updates

    Subscribe

Home

About

Services

Music

Contact

blog

Copyright © 2022 Vogue Violin, all rights reserved.  Electric and acoustic violinist located in North Bend, WA.   
  • Home
  • About
  • Services & Rates
  • Music
  • Blog
  • Contact