The History of the Cello

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Carrying a unique history, the cello is a unique instrument that has undergone physical and melodic changes. Also known as the violoncelle (French), cello (German), or violincello the cello was classified as part of the violin family in the 13th century. The cello along with other string instruments were made with different types of wood… Read more »

The Tri-Tone and West Side Story

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You might have heard the title of the 1961 musical West Side Story by Leonard Bernstein as it’s renowned for many things like its iconic song “Maria”, or perhaps you have been in a production of it. If you are interested in the music theory side of things, this musical holds a significant amount of tri-tones…. Read more »