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Is Classical Music Still a Thing?

June 3, 2015

The question about what good music taste has changed so much. At some point, thousands of years ago, knocking stone against stone was considered disco. Yet, things have been changing as to how we perceive music.

Nevertheless, one of the most appreciated forms of music performance is ‘classical music,’ born by the great composers between the 17th and 19th centuries, with a few exceptions here and there. Well, as it turns out, things are still very much on and people do like classical music.

A lot of people are studying the piano. Others are just buying one to study it and impress their peers. Yes, hubris is no small part of why we try to play classical instruments, but what we really care about is playing out Billi Eilis’s ‘Bad Boy’

Yes, as it turns out ‘Bad Boy,’ isn’t that difficult to play at all so you will definitely be able to cross this thing off your bucket list soon enough. As it stands, people are still very much into playing the piano, violin and more.

Music helps with coordination, it helps you have a happier and neat life. Plus, you can stave off any mental diseases by playing an instrument or reading a whole lot every day. As it turns out, there are quite a few clever ways to really take care of yourself, and this is just about what playing or listening to classical music is about.

Yes, Still a Thing

While a lot of the people who study classical music are also huge fans of modern and dynamic music, they definitely learn the complicated things behind the classical pieces. Once you can do Rachmaninoff on your piano, everything else becomes a piece of cake – yes really.

So, classical music is really a big part of modern-day culture, even if it’s not very easy for some people to believe. As things stand, you will be happy to know that playing an instrument is quite fun and you will definitely want to be doing it.

Is Classical Music Still a Thing?

Well, for better or for worse, things are going to be the way they are – classical music may indeed be the one form of musical art that will live on and it might not change much – hence its name. Of course, this doesn’t mean it’s backward or anything of the sort.

Au contraire, classic music is immensely complex. Some pieces were written by Rachmaninoff, people would tell you that you might need a third hand to be able to play. So yes, the complexity of understanding how classical music works are many.

You will need long and rigorous training. To what thing some may ask? Well, it’s an art form and people enjoy it. As one cello player famously said – I play every day for 2 hours because this way I learn something new.

It’s true. Even if you have had a successful career, you will often find yourself wanting to do more and be ‘productive’. So, this productivity bug is definitely not to be looked down upon and it’s definitely a lofty aspiration.

Things Change, Others Stay the Same

A lot of things have changed since classical music first began to appear, there is really no doubt about this. However, what we know for sure is that the complexity and beauty of that music didn’t have to be altered and today we can enjoy it all the same.

Meanwhile, many other professions have evolved. Even booking a locksmith is slightly different today. After all, you can book a service at https://www.prosco.com/businesses/locksmiths and expect to be delivered a top-quality service in the shortest possible time  and at the lowest prices on the market.

How do people achieve this? That’s a very good question. It almost always has to do with one single thing – adaptability. People and trades adapt. And so, when you can a locksmith to help you with your Tesla which has locked you out, they will know what to do and you can even think your locksmith expert is a hacker.

No, as things are – everything changes. The future belongs to smart techies and even locksmithing will be changing in a significant way to stay competitive. Smart locks and the tech-based locking mechanism will require a lot of companies to adapt and keep up with these exciting changes.

One thing that will stay the same, though, is classical music.

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