Medieval Modal Theory Series 1. From Neumes to Mensural Notation | From Music Remembered to Music Measured in Time 2. The Birth of Solmization: Guido of Arezzo and the Beginning of Do–Re–Mi 3. 8 Church Modes: Musical Order Before Major and Minor 4. Same Final, Different Modes: Authentic and Plagal Modes in Gregorian Chant 5. … Read more
Medieval Modal Theory Series 1. From Neumes to Mensural Notation | From Music Remembered to Music Measured in Time 2. The Birth of Solmization: Guido of Arezzo and the Beginning of Do–Re–Mi 3. 8 Church Modes: Musical Order Before Major and Minor 4. Same Final, Different Modes: Authentic and Plagal Modes in Gregorian Chant 5. … Read more
Medieval Modal Theory Series 1. From Neumes to Mensural Notation | From Music Remembered to Music Measured in Time 2. The Birth of Solmization: Guido of Arezzo and the Beginning of Do–Re–Mi 3. 8 Church Modes: Musical Order Before Major and Minor 4. Same Final, Different Modes: Authentic and Plagal Modes in Gregorian Chant 5. … Read more
Renaissance Music The Renaissance, meaning “rebirth,” was a sweeping cultural movement that spread across Europe from the 15th to the 16th century. Moving away from the religious-centered worldview of the Middle Ages, this era rediscovered the value of human emotion and intellect. Music, too, evolved beyond being a mere vessel for divine expression, becoming an … Read more
