Here's how the chords work in Eu Vim Da Bahia. There's a circle of fifths progression as well as ii V i progressions. #brazilianmusic #bossanova #chords #chordprogression #harmony #musictheory | David Asher Brown

I recently posted a video about the children's opera Brundibar, which was performed in the Terezin ghetto. The same set of unusual circumstances led to the performance of Verdi's Requiem. Have you seen a production of Defiant Requiem? #classicalmusic #verdi #worldwar2 #opera #orchestra | David Asher Brown

This rhythm from the Mission: Impossible music by Lalo Schifrin has a pretty neat origin. #filmmusic #filmcomposition #filmcomposer #filmscore #classicalmusic #rhythm #composer #missionimpossible | David Asher Brown

Breathe. #choir #chorus #singing #singer #clasicalmusic | David Asher Brown

Who else is seeing @reginaspektor on tour this month? Here's a bit about her song, "Us." #musictheory #piano #reginaspektor | David Asher Brown

Unpopular opinion: the most significant musical moment of the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony was one of the least remarked upon. It was a moment that represented a radical and permanent change in Western music. #olympics #paris #notredame #classicalmusic #beethoven #beatles #beyonce #openingceremony | David Asher Brown

Kids need music. #musiceducation #chorus #choir | David Asher Brown

When this was composed, English musicians were creating the best music in europe. And the next time that would happen, it would come with the words, "She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah." It would be a while. Listen to the majestic sound of 40 independent voices at once by seeking out Thomas Tallis' Spem in alium. #renaissancemusic #classicalmusic #chorus | David Asher Brown

How West Side Story lost the Tony for Best Musical in 1958. #broadway #musicaltheatre #musicaltheater | David Asher Brown