How Music Works 1 – Melody – Part 2

Melodic Intervals and their origins in Western music are explained - Semitones, tones, Christian Plainsong, Bulgarian folksong, particularly the emphasis on the whole tone. Touches on the introduction of melodic thirds, fourths, fifths and...

How Music Works 1 – Melody – Part 1

Why does melody affect us so deeply, from the moment we are born? Tunes touch our deepest emotions, and are capable of inspiring love, sorrow, faith, and hope. But how does a melody actually work? In this film composer Howard Goodall looks at melody's basic elements....

Legato vs. Staccato

This simple left hand / right hand exercise demonstrates the difference between Legato and Staccato. Legato is to play musical notes in a continuous and smooth fashion. Staccato is played in a short, choppy style. . Play it with Piano Wizard 4 Steps. Sorry, link is...