Posted on 04/24/2013 10:51:36 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
The octave is exactly double the vibrations of the lower root. The octave above A440 is 880 hz. The fifth occurs exactly halfway between the Octaves or E is 660 hz in this case. The human mind recogizes the mathematical relation between the notes, but hears them as “harmony.” The high A sine wave fits pefectly within the lower octave wave. Complex pieces like classical or progressive rock music take advantage of this phenomenon to weave intricate harmonic structures. The human mind again responds on a primal level.
There is, however, no acounting for the popularity of three chord crap bands like “Green Day.”
See my last post.
Or maybe it’s just that kids who can sit through a half-hour of classical music have the attention and focus necessary to do well in school.
It was once pointed out to me that you don’t have to be a musician, just appreciate the music. Simple thing, but often overlooked.
I actually do like Indian Classical Music, and have been listening to it since Ravi Shankar made it available to Western audiences back in the 1960’s.
But my heart keeps returning to The late Classical period and The Romantics.
The delicious irony though is that China, which has a rich cultural history of its own, seems frantic to train WESTERN Classical Musicians.
He never left! LOL!
You like some Bach? Here ya are, this is Stephanie Trick, playing a Fats Waller Stride Piano composition, titled BACH UP TO ME.. Stephanie is one of the finest Stride pianists around these days.. I think you might like this one!
http://youtu.be/Tb30ouN7WI8
Terrific!
:-)
Interesting. For many, classical music helps also to reduce stress.
Thanks for that larger picture. I didn’t notice earlier that she was playing piano.
Things are changing. In other news, McDonald's in China reported increasing growth.
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