Classical Music Archives

Classical music is a broad term that usually refers to music produced in, or rooted in the traditions of, Western art, or ecclesiastical and concert music, in the period from the 9th century to the 21st century. The central norms of this tradition became codified between 1550 and 1900, which is known as the common practice period.

Classic music is still played by many of today’s musicians. European classical music is largely distinguished from many other non-European and popular musical forms by its system of staff notation, in use since about the 16th century.

Classical and popular music are often distinguished by their choice of instruments. The instruments used in classical music were mostly invented before the middle of the 19th century. Some of them had been designed even earlier, and codified in the 18th and 19th centuries. They consist of the instruments found in an…

excerpts from music created by some of the great classical music composers… this is the third of seven parts ♪♪♪

There are many classical music forums on the web. Some are friendly and well-managed, others less so. When deciding to join a forum look for these factors:-

» Check the posting rules. Are they a mass of pettifogging do’s and don’ts? If so, you may find a forum manager running round after you, telling you what to post.

» Is there a privacy policy to protect your personal information? If not, think hard before joining. Your email address may be sold to a spam list.

» Are members allowed to attack each other, e.g. post foul-mouthed abuse, words designed to hurt and insult, breaches of privacy, sexist, racist or homophobic abuse? Some people enjoy the cut and thrust of such forums. Others find them upsetting. They’re not suitable for children.

» Is there a snobby atmosphere – classical music has a reputation for elitism – with members…

The best of classical music, mozart, beethoven.