The Signature Series introduces you to classical music's "key" characters – a subjective look at the human qualities we sometimes associate with the different scales of tonality. Join CBC Music's Paolo Pietropaolo as he guides you through this colourful world of musical keys and connotations, featuring some of the greatest classical melodies ever written.
Click on a key to visit its profile page.
1. G minor: The Contrarian
2. D major: Miss Congeniality
3. B minor: The Dark Romantic
4. A major: The Will-o'-the-wisp
5. C minor: The Tortured Genius
6. E major: Prince Charming
7. A minor: The Faded Beauty
8. G major: The Trusty Sidekick
9. D minor: The Ice Queen
10. D-flat major: The Free Spirit
11. F-sharp minor: The Recluse
12. E-flat major: Master of the Universe
Related:
The Signature Series
Rita Steblin: A History of Key Characteristics in the 18th and Early 19th Centuries
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posted by Scott Tresham on Sep 06, 2012
posted by Robert Rowat on Sep 05, 2012
posted by Robert Rowat on Sep 04, 2012
I was listening Sunday to D flat major (?) while doing dishes, I was suddenly perky in the kitchen, even washed the dog's dish; I felt I could bake a thousand cupcakes and end with a smile and just a bit of icing on my cheek
this is and has been so worthwhile