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Chris Caton-Greasley LLCM(TD) MA(Mus)(Open)

Founder & Music Director at Triquetrae Academy in Stalybridge

We are a well-established music school in Stalybridge, Tameside, UK. We strive to help clients find their musical potential, from the youngest suitable age up to those who've retired from everyday work and are looking to improve, gain or increase their musical skills. The academy offers a bespoke service tailored to each pupil. 30, 45 and 60 minute lessons at our Hub in Stalybridge, International lessons on Zoom & Skype and supportive group lessons for selected instruments.

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Music sheet titled "Very Easy" for violin by Edward Elgar on left, vintage portrait of a mustached man in a suit on right. Neutral background.

Edward Elgar's Very Easy Melodious Exercises in the First Position Op. 22

Edward Elgar, often celebrated for his grand orchestral works like the Enigma Variations and the Cello Concerto, also made significant contributions to pedagogical music. Among his lesser-known, yet valuable, works is Very Easy Melodious Exercises in the First Position for the violin, published as his Opus 22. This set of exercises, while simple in its technical demands, offers an early glimpse into Elgar's inherent melodic gift and his practical understanding of string pedag

The Basso Continuo: The Engine of Baroque Music

The Basso Continuo (Italian for "continuous bass") is arguably the single most important and defining feature of the Baroque era (roughly 1600–1750) in Western music. It's a method of musical accompaniment where a small group of instruments provides the harmonic foundation for almost all musical pieces written during this period.

Explore the Rich Tapestry of Baroque Music with Triquetrae's Level 9 Music History Programme

The Baroque Era in Western Music (c. 1600–1750)

The Baroque era, spanning from approximately 1600 to 1750, marks a period of profound change and dramatic flair in Western music. The era is characterised by its ornate, highly decorated, and often complex textures, Baroque music is a rich tapestry woven with expressive melodies and rigorous structures. This period is pivotal in music history, solidifying many forms and practices that would influence music for centuries to come.

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