The Pianist

formula. 4. Describe how ragtime evolved and some reasons why it became so popular? Slaves often played syncopated music in string ensembles called jug bands consisting of faded and banjos, washboards, and foot stomping. Ragtime became known, pianists used the left hand to substitute for the foot stomping beat and the right hand to simulate the short, syncopated banjo melodies. 5. What are the positive and negative legacies of the minstrel show? The positive of the minstrel show people in…

I hardly agree with Bakan’s third proposition, which states that “sound are organized into music by people; Thus, music is a form of humanly organized sound”. I don’t believe that music should be defined as humanly organized sound since music means differently to different people. Music can be any kind of sound, as long as the one listening to it considers it as a form of music. First of all, I believe any sound that an animal makes alone is a form of music. In the book, Bakan thinks that only…

When we talk about morality and decide to study it, we find many problems and difficulties especially with people who believe that they are experts in the field, but really, they do not have any formal preparation or any study on that topic. An example of these theories discredited by philosophy are Cultural Relativism and Divine Command. Although these theories are discredited, they are powerful in their cultural impact. Cultural Relativism is a stream of thought which posits the idea that…

I have always been a composed and meticulous student who pays great attention to small details. Although these qualities are useful for a doctor, I have never been certain about a career in medicine until last year where a lesson on the cell cycle sparked my interest in oncology.The immense challenges within the course and the profession have made me think thoroughly about the decision; spending a week in a hospital certainly encouraged me to do medicine as a career. During my week of work…

The story of Gene Weingarten’s “Pearls Before Breakfast” was located outside a Metro in an indoor arcade, in the L’enfant Plaza Station. It was 7:51 a.m., in a morning rush hour on Friday, January 12. The performer for that day was Joshua Bell. According to his official website (http://www.joshuabell.com/home), “he is one of the most celebrated violinists of his era, and his restless curiosity, passion, and multi-faceted musical interests are almost unparalleled in the world of classical…

tones are awesome too. I assume that a bunch of anger was used in the process of the making. By listening to the calmness of the beginning of the music piece and then suddenly turning into anger towards the end. Towards the end the violinists and pianists speed things up which made my blood pressure rise. Then I was left with wondering what was next. This movement is dramatic and way more breathtaking and emotional. The piccolo and the trombone’s are my favorite music instruments that are used…

Singing in front of people for the first time can be a scary experience for anyone, especially in front of peers. You feel vulnerable and scared as you await their feedback; you listen to their critiques and (if they feel like it) their compliments. You’re alone on stage, heart pumping, blood rising, face tinting. All ears are listening for strong vocal control, good tone, clear enunciation, strong support (attained by having good posture and the proper breathing technique), suitable volume, a…

Early life Roman Polanski was born on August 18, 1933, in Paris France. At The age of three, Polanski moved with his family to his father's home city of Krakow, Poland. In 1941 his parents were imprisoned in multiple concentration camps, though Auschwitz was his mother's last, In order to escape from being sent to the camps young roman lived with several polish families over the years until in 1944 he was reunited with his father. As a teenager, Polanski developed acting skills in films and…

be one of the greatest music composers of all time.He didn’t start out as the great composer that we know and love. His path to success wasn’t the smoothest. Holst was born to Adolph von Holst and Clara Cox Lediard. His father was a professional pianist who practiced many hours a day leaving very few to his wife Clara and their children. Clara was a student of Adolph when they first met. She was also a talented singer. She died of heart disease after giving birth to her second child. Holst was…

“You have to smell it, you have to hear it, you have to feel it, everything” said Emily Cook, an American Freestyle Skier. Two weeks before the 2002 Winter Olympics, Emily fractured her left foot and tore her ligaments in both of her feet. After all the painful surgeries, Emily felt deeply discouraged and believed it was impossible to participate in the Olympics (Clarey, 2014). Nicole Detling, a Sport Psychologist, worked with Emily on mental imagery; Nicole first used a healing imagery by…