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September 21, 2011

Altissimo – Pt.1: Reaching the 4th octave

Altissimo is one of those things that can feel like an [unbelievable] challenge. It’s there, just out of reach for many- but it is attainable for everyone who plays a saxophone – and is willing to do the work.

September 21, 2011

From Europe to Southern India: An Abbreviated look at the Violin in Carnatic Music

Although the violin has little over 200 years of use in South Asia, there it has transitioned from existence as an instrument of European heritage, to one that both in sound and appearance seems as if it were indigenous to India. The violin is used in both Northern and Southern Indian music, but has been [...]

September 21, 2011

A Bit of Transculturation Between African and African-American Culture

*** Due to restrictions the audio examples cited here are not posted for review with this blog. You may however find many of these tracks online at sites like YouTube, Amazon, and others*** The similarities shared by African and African-American music are substantial. Although many diverse styles of music can be found in both cultures, [...]