Music History

Teaching the History of Music Timeline can be a daunting task. Maybe it was something you loved to learn about in college or maybe it was something you really struggled with (insert me raising my hand!). This subject can be taught boring and monotonous - spitting out dates and names. BUT, what if I was to tell you, there are things you can do to liven it up? What if I could tell you that it doesn't have to be a snore fest? Here are my 3 TOP TIPS for making the history of music timeline shine…

An infographic on the development of music recording technology over the decades

A poster series about the historical music period I did for my Music appreciation class. I'm really pleased that a] I finished it! and b] that I like what I've done. The line lines up and all my...

Finally! The Taxonomy of my Music is complete! While Im working on my Digital Art assignments I enjoy watching my favorite TV shows. I bring this up to help you get a sense for how long it t

History of Classical Music Eras (thanks, Naxos) - Download as a PDF or view online for free

4 Periods of music history

From the phonograph to Spotify: Infographic on the evolution of listening to music

In the 1840s Menzel produced numerous illustrations for Franz Kugler’s ever popular History of Frederick the Great. Menzel’s intense work on the times and character of Friedrich II, who reigned from 1740 to 1786, was to bear fruit, even apart from the book illustrations which made Menzel famous. Along with the self-contained “society piece,” Die Tafelrunde, the Flute Concert may be regarded as one of the paintings where Menzel, in free and full possession of his powers as a painter, deepened…

Classical era music: a beginner’s guide - Classic FM

How much do you know about classical piano music? Modern composers? Test your knowledge & learn about different piano playing styles in this infographic!