FRAN SCOTT: I love this piece. In fact I think it was the first bitof classical music that I ever heard. GREG FOOT: Ah yes Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. It's got the best startto any piece of music ever ...

If you are planning to learn a new string instrument, there are plenty of options for you to choose from. With string instruments for beginners available in both Indian and western instruments, you ...

Pioneering educator Joan Koenig believes it’s never too early to immerse your child in the joy of music Boudicca is a commissioning editor and writer for The Telegraph's weekend lifestyle supplements.

Use the tabs below to find out about each section of the orchestra, watch video clips, and read interviews with musicians. There are more strings in the orchestra than all the other instruments put ...

What’s the right age to start learning a musical instrument? If your intention is to become a professional performer gracing the concert stages of the world, then the answer is the younger the better.

The cello, otherwise known as a violoncello, is a bowed instrument with four strings. It's a close cousin of the violin, viola, and double bass. The cello can be played as a solo instrument, as well ...