What’s the most played and most common soundbite of classical music?
What, that you say? The intro to Beethoven’s 5th? Computer says no.
It’s from a piece called “Gran Valse” by Francisco Tárrega, and it’s the tune that comes as the standard ringtone on Nokia phones. Yep, that one.
Bit dull, though, n’est-ce pas? Well not any more! Now you can download a short MP3 of me playing those 13 notes in a rock styley, and use that instead!
Rockia.mp3 [113Kb]
As always, you’re welcome.
–c.
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