VOLUME 59

ONLINE EDITION

Root Tones Robert "Baabe" Irving III Root Tones Robert "Baabe" Irving III

Getting to the Root of People, Places and Things Musical The Piano Part II

This is the conclusion from the last issue, which explored the roots of the piano as it evolved from ancient instruments. Along the way we have endeavored to utilize relevant historical references to set the contextual backdrop forthe times in which these instruments appeared. In the last issue, we began to trace the "stringed' part of the modern day piano's design form to the harp in ancient Kemet.

Read More