Thursday, August 29, 2024 by Mary O'Connor | humor

A helpful guide to reading sheet music created by an unqualified individual.

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Thursday, December 16, 2021 by Mary O'Connor | humor

He used the # in unusual places before Twitter... but how would Beethoven have used Facebook? And what would his profile look like? From his likes and dislikes to his friends and love interests, we've imagined what the composer might have posted online throughout his life.

via If composers had Facebook: Beethoven's profile.

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021 by Mary O'Connor | humor

Redditor NeokratosRed had an idea: depict the hands of great composers and pianists, according to the characteristics of their music. He shared it on the social media site, and also punted for suggestions of more. 

Whisks for Chopin's elegant pianistic souffles, feather dusters for the gentle impressionism of Debussy, instruments of trade for the composer of the thunderous Hammerklavier sonata.

Piano, and the internet - top marks to the both of you.

via This infographic of composers' hands is painfully (and hilariously) accurate | Classic FM.

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