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History of the Acoustic Guitar

A short video detailing the evolution of the acoustic guitar.

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Introducing the Baroque Theorbo

New weird and wonderful instrument videos added all the time – subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don’t miss ’em! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrHI… “People complain a lot about the space that I take up”. Lutenist Elizabeth Kenny explains how and why … Continue reading →

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Introducing: The Arabic Oud

In this episode of “INTRODUCING,” we’re learning about the Arabic Oud. An instrument whose origins stretch back 3500 years ago to Ancient Persia.

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The Koto (13 string Japanese traditional instrument)

Koto Master Tokiko Kimura shows us how to play Japan’s 13 stringed national instrument. Tokiko Kimura: https://www.instagram.com/mirerara and her translator, Keiko Takenaka’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/milkytak… Super-subscribe on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/RobScallon The electric guitar is my signature model with Chapman Guitars 🙂 … Continue reading →

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These women are playing for huge crowds who love them | WePresent

Samba music is one of Brazil’s national symbols, combining African rhythm and European melody in a way that mirrors the democracia racial that serves as the country’s keystone myth. But as nations evolve, so do their symbols, and Brazilian women … Continue reading →

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BBC Radio 4 – You’re Dead To Me, Josephine Baker

Greg Jenner is joined by historical expert Dr Michell Chresfield and comedian Desiree Burch to travel to 1920s Paris and meet the phenomenal Josephine Baker. Josephine Baker was a renowned performer and entertainer, a civil rights activist and even a … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Commuters Were Treated To A Surprise….

Manchester Metrolink commuters were treated to an exclusive surprise acoustic performance by the cast of brand new musical & JULIET. The cast of & Juliet, a brand new contemporary musical that will premiere at the Opera House on 10th September … Continue reading →

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Why C?: The Convoluted History of Note Names

Why does music theory teaching start with the note C instead of A? In this lesson, David Kulma shows you the history behind our musical note names here in this first episode of Music Corner. In this first episode of … Continue reading →

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Sugar Plum Fairy by Tchaikovsky – GlassDuo LIVE (glass harp)

GlassDuo at the “Festival di Santo Stefano” in Bologna, Italy. GlassDuo have created an exceptional musical instrument from a set of custom made wine glasses. The result is the biggest professional #GlassHarp in the world. This track is on the … Continue reading →

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Chinese grandpa and two girls shuffle dance

Chinese grandpa and two girls shuffle dance The “Grandpa” is Yang Yunpeng.

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