MusicReflection

2 Stories

Jay Garden
What Are You Actually Listening To?
When you listen to a piece of music, what are you really hearing?Most people focus on the melody, lyrics, or beat. But the power of music is not found in individual notes alone. It comes from the way those notes are held together over time.Music Is Built on ExpectationOne reason...
2 min readMusicAppreciation MusicEducation MusicAndEmotion MusicReflection ClassicalMusic
Jay Garden
Why Simple Music Feels So Emotional
People often assume that musical depth comes from complexity. Music filled with dazzling technique, dense harmony, and intricate detail may seem more likely to move us than something simple.Yet some of the most emotionally powerful music is surprisingly uncomplicated. The melodies that stay with us longest are often not the...
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