Beginner's Guide
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Welcome to the Classical.com Guide to Classical Music. If you're reading this, chances are you're a bit overwhelmed by the vast array of music available. Don't despair! Throughout this beginner's guide we will suggest pieces of music that make a good starting point for exploring the world of classical music. Some you may recognise; others may be new to you. In any case you will have the opportunity to hear lots of different types of music, so you should be able to find something that appeals! |
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You probably know more classical music than you realise! Much of the music used in Hollywood blockbusters is borrowed from classical music. Have a look at our films section and see if there's anything you recognise. Classical music covers a vast period of history, stretching back to the Middle Ages. For convenience, musicians split it into historical periods. Have a look at the timeline to see the development of music over the last thousand years. Baffled by your Berlioz and Bach? Learn about 10 important composers we think you should know more about.
