A brief introduction to chamber music: what exactly is it? Also, we'll give you some tips and info on how to navigate through our site and make the most of your experience here. If you're not looking for anything specific, this is an ideal entry point into the Music Chamber.

The violin, viola, cello, and piano -- the tools of the trade. Learn about their origins and evolution and find out about how these valuable instruments really work.

While it won't exactly turn you into the next Mozart, our series of music theory lessons will at least acquaint you with the basic elements necessary for a good understanding of music.

From the early days of Haydn and the 18th century, all the way up through Philip Glass and minimalism, we examine every time period and artistic movement.

Meet the geniuses behind the music. Learn about their lives, their passions, and their inspirations. You can browse by name, by period, or by country.

A full listing of virtually every major trio, quartet and quintet ever written. We'll give you the opportunity to add your own input on any piece you like. If you prefer not to go through all 600+ works, we've selected The 15 Greatest, with RealAudio performances of each piece.

Interact with other chamber music enthusiasts. Take our quizzes; discuss chamber music among other musicians; vote in our on-line polls

Search through the entire Music Chamber to find exactly what you want