Radio and Musical Appreciation

Radio Record, Volume III, Issue 10, 20 September 1929, Page 20

Radio and Musical Appreciation

Stimulating St nterest R4010 is bringing about an increased stidy of instrumental and vocal musie throughout the country, says. "Wireless Weekly." The: best of our artists performing frequently over the air, are inspiring many listeners to develop. their own musical talents. Bvidence of this is assembled from correspondence sent by listeners-in, All kinds of requests for musical advice are made, Can you put me into tough with a good teacher of the cornet? Can an English horn be played by a girl? And other questions of 4 similar nature are asked. . ‘ , The better known performers appear-: ing at the broadeasting stations whose. profession it is to give musical instruction find that many of their ptpils are directed to them as a result of listen-ing-in. Also the playing ofa record over the air will inspire the listener with a desire to play the same instrument: as. the. artist of the disc. Others already adept/at playing the instrument listen to the interpretations. given by artists over the air and practise compositions accordingly. Sudden waves of musical interest are often experienced. after. the visits of. . famous musicians, but seldom outside ' those circles which attend the Towy’' Hall concerts, The influence of broadeasting, far wider and more permanent than this, reaches people who may possibly be unaware of the existence of visiting musicians. It is in this direction that broadcasting exercises its greatest value as an educational medium. Without ‘a doubt the next generation will have a much more intimate knowledge of music, not only because they are’ hearing more, but because many are studying it themselves. . This will not necessarily result in a greater number of professional artists to glut the musical market, but it does mean that. there will.be a deeper : appreciation of the art, since personal study eannot help but make for greater understanding. Here lies the true educational work of broadcasting. _ Organised properly it can beeome both entertainment for some and instruction Sor others’ : sides this influence, its use as an edueational medium in other directions falls into insignificance.