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Scattered People

Scattered People

Music can heal and transform on a personal and community level. But can it build a bridge between middle Australia and some of the world's most vulnerable people? Through the eyes and hearts of two Iranian musicians, Scattered People is a story...Show More
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Timelines of Everyone

This is a timeline of the life of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart from 1756 to 1791. One of the most celebrated and influential composers in the history of music, Mozart began his musical journey as a young child. Despite his untimely death at...Show More
Bluegrass Music

Bluegrass Music

Art That Changed America

Kentucky’s Appalachian Mountains was the birthplace of Bluegrass Music and Bill Monroe who became the Godfather of the Bluegrass
Introduction to Binary Form

Introduction to Binary Form

Two Minute Music Theory

Binary Form is a piece of music with two sections. Perhaps like a verse and a chorus.
How to Write Music Using Motifs

How to Write Music Using Motifs

Two Minute Music Theory

In this video, we look at different ways to manipulate a motif into music.
Building Music: What Is a Theme?

Building Music: What Is a Theme?

Two Minute Music Theory

We continue our "Building Music" series, looking at how composers construct music. Today we look at how motifs, phrases, and periods can be used to construct themes.
Building Music: What Are Musical Forms?

Building Music: What Are Musical Forms?

Two Minute Music Theory

We continue our "Building Music" series, looking at how composers construct music. Today we look at how motifs, phrases, and periods, and themes are used to create full musical forms.
Building Music: Phrases and Periods

Building Music: Phrases and Periods

Two Minute Music Theory

We continue our "Building Music" series, looking at how composers construct music. Today we look at how motifs can be used to construct phrases, and phrases can be used to make periods.
The Science of Sound and Music

The Science of Sound and Music

Ideas Roadshow

Nobel Laureate David Politzer, master violin-maker Joseph Curtin, leading expert on the psychology of music Diana Deutsch and neuroscientist Jennifer Groh give their different, yet reinforcing, perspectives on the science of sound and music....Show More
Blood Brothers: The Themes

Blood Brothers: The Themes

BBC Teach: Making a Scene

An overview of some of the main themes in Blood Brothers by Willy Russell.
Blood Brothers: The Characters

Blood Brothers: The Characters

BBC Teach: Making a Scene

An overview of some of the main characters in Blood Brothers by Willy Russell.
Blood Brothers: The Plot

Blood Brothers: The Plot

BBC Teach: Making a Scene

An overview of the plot of Blood Brothers by Willy Russell.
How to Find the Key in 3 Easy Steps

How to Find the Key in 3 Easy Steps

Two Minute Music Theory

How can you find what key a piece of music is in? Just follow this easy flowchart in three easy steps!
Introducing the Music of Japan

Introducing the Music of Japan

Music of the World

Whether it’s the unique sounds of a Koto, Shamisen, Shakuhachi or Shinobue, or the pounding of traditional drums, Japanese music has evolved over centuries as an integral part of the nation’s rich culture. Featuring Shakuhachi performer Adam...Show More
Introducing the Music of Ireland

Introducing the Music of Ireland

Music of the World

What is the essence of Irish music? If you answered 'Riverdance', you need to broaden your thinking. This is a fascinating look into Irish music that explains why the art form is so central to Irish culture and identity. This programme explores...Show More
How to Count Rhythm

How to Count Rhythm

Two Minute Music Theory

Today we learn how to count to four. The basics of how to count rhythm in Common Time.
Sharps, Flats, and Naturals

Sharps, Flats, and Naturals

Two Minute Music Theory

What exactly are double sharps and flats, and why are they needed? Find out today on Two Minute Music Theory as we look at sharps, flats, and naturals...also known as accidentals.
Notes and Rests

Notes and Rests

Two Minute Music Theory

Today, we look at the values of notes and rests.
What Are Intervals?

What Are Intervals?

Two Minute Music Theory

How to tell how far apart two notes are. What are intervals?
How to Read Time Signatures

How to Read Time Signatures

Two Minute Music Theory

How do you know what the two numbers at the beginning of a piece of music mean? Are they a fraction? Will any two numbers work? Find out today How To Read Time Signatures on Two Minute Music Theory.
How Do Clefs Work?

How Do Clefs Work?

Two Minute Music Theory

What is a clef and how does it work?
What Exactly Is a Pitch?

What Exactly Is a Pitch?

Two Minute Music Theory

Without pitch, we wouldn't have music. So what exactly is a pitch?
How to Read Music

How to Read Music

Two Minute Music Theory

Today we look at the different elements that make up modern sheet music, what they mean, and how to read them.
What Is Music Theory?

What Is Music Theory?

Two Minute Music Theory

What is Music Theory and why does it matter?
Going for a Song

Going for a Song

Going for a Song tells the story of Tina and Ben, a music composer and a lyricist who create an original song and discuss how to market it.