Music

How music has developed over the years of civilization development

Music is one of the manifestations of human culture. It can be assumed that music has always accompanied a man at work, play, rest and rituals, most probably also from the very beginning it was combined with dance and word. At first, music served practical purposes - it helped in teamwork, was a form of communication, later it also became an element of collective identity. Over time, she developed as one of the branches of art.

History of music during eras - from ancient to XX century

Music has accompanied man since the dawn of time. In the case of primitive peoples, it was closely related with everyday life: rituals, hunting, religious worship. The instruments included accessories such as clubs and spears, which were used to beat the ground rhythmically. Interestingly, the body was treated in an instrumental way - it was struck by the hands on thighs or clapped.

In the case of ancient music, its greater use can be observed. She is a companion in the everyday life of the poorer strata, while as entertainment it serves the upper social strata. We can observe a gradual strengthening of the relationship between music and poetry, e.g. poetry recitations accompanied by a plucked instrument - kitary or aulos (oboe prototype). Also in the case of Ancient Greek drama, it can be stated that music is its integral element. Another function of music in the ancient world is its religious purpose. Anthems in honor of Apollo deserve attention here. In the field of music theory, it is in Greece that the first musical scales are created, the equivalent of which became the so-called modal or church scales.

Melodies of Gregorian chant are characteristic of medieval music. They are unanimous chants of the Catholic church, ordered and collected under Pope Gregory VI in VII C.E. The purpose of these songs includes the liturgy of the entire church year. Over time, the form of these melodies is expanded and two or three-part fragments are added to single-voice chants. Creators of medieval music remain largely anonymous, for they create not for their own glory but in honor of God.

In addition to religious music, there is also secular music, mainly knightly lyrics. Its creation is mainly dealt with by 'high born'. In France they were called truvers and troubadours, in Germany they were called minnesinger or meistersinger. They were involved in the creation of singing songs performed

with the accompaniment of a stringed instrument (e.g. a lute). The themes of the song mainly included love issues and topics related to the Crusades.

During the Renaissance, music experiences a real flourishing of polyphony. Monophonic songs are replaced by compositions in which vocal voices are independent and create a complex polyphonic sound system. That is why Renaissance music is known as the age of vocal polyphony. The approach to the artist who is no longer anonymous but who is a master is also changing. The music theorist, however, is designed to describe and organize the musical world of sounds.

Secular music is developing very strongly. Outstanding Renaissance composers include, among others: Orlando di Lasso, Giovanni Perluigi da Palestrina, Luca Marenzio and Gesualdo da Venosa.

 

The development of instrumental music is caused by the intensive development of violin making, i.e. the production of instruments. Famous violin making families (Stradivardi, Guarnieri) wanting to satisfy the tastes of what picky musicians have tried to produce increasingly better instruments. It is worth noting that nowadays a considerable amount should be paid for the original Stardivarius violin.

Baroque is also the development of vocal music. New forms are emerging to emphasize the beauty of the human voice, i.e. cantatas, masses, oratorios, and passions. The real treasures of baroque vocal music include the oratorio Messiah G.F. Trade or Passion according to St. Mateusz J.S. Bach. A great vocal and instrumental form is also being created - opera.

In the era of classicism, major social changes take place as a result of which the middle class arises - a new, rich class. Due to the high demand of this class for entertainment, the first philharmonics are being built to ensure constant access to music for the audience. Forms of instrumental music come to the fore, including symphony. The classical composition of the symphony orchestra is established and the role of the conductor is changed, whose task is to lead the music band, and thus turn to face it. Standing back to the audience in Baroque meant a lack of respect for high dignitaries.

The date 1815 is conventionally recognized as the beginning of romanticism. It takes over the already known forms of classical music and extends them through the use of various musical innovations. Composers use more extensive harmony and more singing melodies. In romanticism, relations with literature are particularly strongly strengthened - thanks to this a song is created. This creates the possibility for the composer to speak personally. There are also instrumental lyrics containing numerous miniatures, most often piano ones. The creators of such miniatures include, among others: Fryderyk Chopin, F. Mendhelsonn-Bartholdy.

The most outstanding composers of romantic music include: Franciszek Schubert, Robert Schumann, Fryderyk Chopin, Franciszek Liszt, and Henryk Wieniawski.

In the second half of the nineteenth century, we can observe development in the field of harmonics and instrumentation of works. The orchestra can have even several hundred performers, which happens in the case of the works of Gustaw Mahler or Hector Berlioz.

Among the styles and directions should be noted electronic music, whose participation in "classical" music has since become significant.

Looking at the music of the last decades, it is difficult to say whether the new styles and trends will stand the test of time. Which of them will leave their mark on classical music, and which will go unnoticed. Classical music or let's call it "classical" competes for a young listener with the music of so-called popular. But it's worth remembering that techno or disco is not a new invention. After all, he uses the long-established pattern of regular beat. It is similar with harmony, which is also guided by long-established principles.

How to start composing music and song writing

You can learn to write songs, too. The piano is a musical instrument, too. So learning how to work with a piano is something you do every day, even if you're not a music professional. It requires no special skill and is quite easy. But, it's still one of the most useful musical tools in a modern home and, for musicians, it's probably the one they've relied upon most in their musical career.

A basic piano lesson will give you some insight into the instrument's history and characteristics before you start working on any new music. But to learn more about this topic you need to read the following pieces of music:
What to learn about a basic piano lesson

This is not a comprehensive course guide on piano. Each section contains links to other useful information you need to know to understand any musical instrument, whether it's the piano, the organ, or a violin. The book is well designed to help you understand a wide variety of topics related to the piano. So if you want to learn all about this topic you can go into more detail about it in the section covering:
Free music lessons and audio stuff

This book is a book of musical notes. Each note has a musical meaning, and there's also a musical expression written on each one of them. This makes this a great course to learn how to play the piano. There are many lessons in this book, and it's the place for you to learn them. It will also teach you to write songs and sing them. But you also have the opportunity to practice them, too, which can be very helpful for learning the piano. In this course book there's also a number of lessons with audio recordings of songs:

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