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Analysis of Guido’s Methods: Solutions and Importance

Analysis of Guido’s Methods: Solutions and Importance

Guido was born towards the end of the 10th century in Italy, and learnt in the Benedictine Abbey near Ferrara. As a music teacher, one of the problems he experienced with his students was the fact that they were unable to sing by themselves despite singing for many years since they had not mastered even a single antiphon, which was generally a waste of time. The solution for this as suggested by Guido would be not to provide antiphons that lacked neumes (Taruskin & Gibbs 2012, Pg. 212). Another problem faced was ...

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Kora is a musical instrument that was used in the ancient times by rulers of West African Countries, and it is still utilized by the Mandinka people of West African countries. It compositions comprise of a large calabash that is half covered with a skin of a cow and consists of a long hardwood neck. The cow skin is strengthened by two handles that run under it and makes a double freestanding bridge. The composition of Kora Mamadou Kouyate makes it a diverse music instrument that does not fit into any category of music instruments but rather to many and is classified as a double bridge harp. ...

Often times the question, “How can music be fun if I have to study music?” is posed in an education program or academic setting. People often view the act of study as something that is negative or something we do not necessarily enjoy. Yet, can one find a way to study music theory and still play music for fun from the heart? Most ‘great’ musicians of Blues, Country and Rock n’ Roll never studied theory. They learned from family members that passed their art form from generations or by heart. Waylon Jennings said, "I've always felt that blues, rock 'n' ...