Classical music lovers know what they like and what they don’t like, but often they don’t know why? After Andy Bromberger’s successful face to face classes where she demystifies Classical music, she has now made ‘Coffee Cake and Culture – the Podcast’. Andy takes you on a musical journey of discovery from how melodies have changed over time to the complexities of equal temperament. As an added bonus, each episode involves a sweet treat, cake or biscuit to indulge in, with recipes on her website coffeecakeandculture.com.au. From novice to expert, listeners will enjoy ‘Coffee Cake and Culture – the Podcast’.
Andy Bromberger started her music career with a Bachelor of Music (performance) at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music majoring in the Clarinet. For 20 years she taught clarinet, played professionally, and coordinated and conducted school bands. Andy started ‘Coffee Cake and Culture’ to combine her 4 major passions in life; music, education, history and BAKING.
Rob Kaldor knows nothing about classical music but loves his desserts! Rob is an audio producer and runs his podcast production company etales.com.au.
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Classical music lovers know what they like and what they don’t like, but often they don’t know why? After Andy Bromberger’s successful face to face classes where she demystifies Classical music, she has now made ‘Coffee Cake and Culture – the Podcast’. Andy takes you on a musical journey of discovery from how melodies have changed over time to the complexities of equal temperament. As an added bonus, each episode involves a sweet treat, cake or biscuit to indulge in, with recipes on her website coffeecakeandculture.com.au. From novice to expert, listeners will enjoy ‘Coffee Cake and Culture – the Podcast’.
Andy Bromberger started her music career with a Bachelor of Music (performance) at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music majoring in the Clarinet. For 20 years she taught clarinet, played professionally, and coordinated and conducted school bands. Andy started ‘Coffee Cake and Culture’ to combine her 4 major passions in life; music, education, history and BAKING.
Rob Kaldor knows nothing about classical music but loves his desserts! Rob is an audio producer and runs his podcast production company etales.com.au.
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In Episode Three of Series 2,Andy and Rob talk all things Brass. All the instruments in the Brass family look quite different but are blown the same way. Players have to ‘buzz’ their lips to create a sound. In this episode Rob and Andy discuss these instruments while trying to buzz and eat Rocky Road at the same time!
Music in this Episode
Timestamps
+0:02:45 Brass Instruments and Ombusher
0:05:09 TheFundamentals of Brass Instruments
0:09:18 Buzzing and Overtones in Brass Instruments
0:11:19 Exploring the Concept of Harmonic Series in Music
0:16:41 The History and Evolution of Trumpets
0:22:21 The Versatility of the Trumpet Instrument
0:25:10 The French Horn and Its International Naming
0:27:04 The History and Mechanics of the Horn
0:32:34 TheConversation on the Modern Horn: Intonation and Playing Techniques
0:38:35 The Intonation Adjustments on Horns"
0:40:14 The Role of Horns in Orchestras
0:43:03 The Differences Between Trumpets, Horns, and Trombones
0:47:32 The Sackbut and Trombone in Music
0:52:44 The Role of the Tuba in Different Musical Genres"
0:55:13 Characteristics of Orchestra Instrument Players
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