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Rachmaninov’s second piano concerto inspired the songwriter of hit pop power ballad ‘All By Myself’.

Why ‘All By Myself’ sounds uncannily like Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No.2

Why do orchestras tune to an oboe’s ‘A’?

Why do orchestras tune to an ‘A’?

Two Renaissance (16th century) musicians play the lute and viol

What is the origin of music and where does the word come from? It’s fascinating…

Bach and the Circle of Fifths

What is the circle of fifths?

What are the keys in music?

What are the keys in music?

This bizarre one-octave ‘microtone’ piano will change your perception of pitch and harmony forever

This one-octave ‘microtone’ piano will change your perception of pitch and harmony forever

What are the clefs in music?

What are the clefs in music?

Explaining flat, sharp and natural notes in music

What’s the difference between a sharp and a flat note?

Amazing key changes in pop music

These are the 10 greatest key changes in all pop music

‘Auld Lang Syne’ was written by Scottish poet Robert Burns, and is usually sung to fireworks on New Year’s Eve

What are the lyrics to Auld Lang Syne, and what does Auld Lang Syne actually mean?

Can you answer these quiz questions using just the musical notes?

Can you answer these quiz questions using just music notes?

Are you smarter than a 16-year-old? Find out below...

Can you answer these GCSE Music questions? Find out if you would pass first time...

Amadeus Café, Mahon

This restaurant wanted to put some beautiful music on their menu… and made a really bad choice

Ivan Fischer improves 'Happy Birthday'

Conductor completely tears apart ‘Happy Birthday’ and makes it a million times better

Why do pianos have 88 keys?

How many keys does a standard piano have? It’s 88 – here’s why...

David Bowie Life on Mars

David Bowie’s isolated vocals from ‘Life On Mars’ reveals the true power of his tenor range