A Beginners Guide to Classical Music

By Aaron Green, About.com Guide to Classical Music

Learn the basics of classical music including tips on how to find the music you've heard in the media, as well as recommended albums for beginners.

1. Introduction to Classical Music
2. Classical Music FAQs
3. Music for the Beginner

Introduction to Classical Music

Get yourself familiar with classical music, its popular composers, famous concert halls, and tips on finding music you've heard on television and movies.

• Intro to Classical Music
• Beginner's Guide to Beethoven
• Classical Composer Picture Gallery
• 10 Classical Works You Know, But You Don't Know
• Hard to Find Classical Music

• 3 Steps to Finding Classical Music and Sheet Music
• 10 of the World's Best Concert Halls
• Perfect Pitch: Do You Have It?
• The Importance of Key Signatures

Classical Music FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions about some of classical music's most popular styles of music.

• Opera FAQ
• The Mass FAQ
• Symphony FAQ

Music for the Beginner

The music listed here is a great place to start if you're just getting into classical music.

• Quintessential Mozart
• 6 Recommended Beethoven Music CD's
• Top 10 Best Original Film Soundtracks