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The Renaissance Period of Classical Music and Leonardo da Vinci

October 29, 2013 Stephanie Parker 1 Comment

The Renaissance Period of classical music went from 1430 to 1600. It was a period of rediscovery of ancient knowledge…

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Posted in: Music Adventures Filed under: homeschool, Leonardo da Vinci, music adventures, music education, Renaissance

Johann Sebastian Bach ~ Part 2

October 6, 2013 Stephanie Parker Leave a comment

If you missed Part 1 of Johann Sebastian Bach, go do that lesson now. It wasn’t long before Sebastian became well-known…

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Posted in: Music Adventures Filed under: homeschool, music adventures, music education

Johann Sebastian Bach ~ Part 1

October 5, 2013 Stephanie Parker Leave a comment

Johann Sebastian Bach was born in Eisenach, Germany in 1685.  While he was alive, he was known more for being…

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Posted in: Music Adventures Filed under: homeschool, music adventures, music education

Rhythm and Music Note Introduction

July 1, 2013 Stephanie Parker Leave a comment

  Rhythm is a pattern of sound or movement.    Rhythm can be found all around us. We use rhythm…

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Posted in: Music, Music Adventures Filed under: homeschool, music adventures, music education

Surprise Symphony Listening Map

October 2, 2012 Stephanie Parker Leave a comment

I previously used a great Listening Map for Haydn’s “Surprise Symphony” in my “Music Adventures” class, but I evidently lost…

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Posted in: Music Filed under: music, music education

What is a Concerto? ~ Also Introducing Baroque and Harpsichord

January 9, 2012 Stephanie Parker Leave a comment

  A concerto (pronounced: con-chair’-toe) is a medium-to-long piece of music that focuses on a solo instrument with a group…

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Posted in: Music Adventures Filed under: Baroque, Concerto, homeschool, music adventures, music education

Introduction to the String Family Part 2 – Cello, Double Bass, and Harp

October 14, 2011 Stephanie Parker Leave a comment

The cello is larger than the viola and it makes a deep, warm sound.  The cellist sits while playing.  Although,…

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Posted in: Music Adventures Filed under: curriculum, homeschool, music adventures, music education

Introduction to the String Family Part 1 – Violin, Viola, and String Basics

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    There are 4 families of instruments: string, brass, woodwind, and percussion.  Today, we will learn about the string…

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Posted in: Music Adventures Filed under: free homeschool, music adventures, music education

Review Dynamics and Steady Beat

April 22, 2011 Stephanie Parker Leave a comment

For this lesson, you will want to have rhythm sticks, wooden spoons, or another available “instrument”. If you missed the…

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Keeping a Steady Beat

April 2, 2011 Stephanie Parker Leave a comment

Music is counted in beats. Put your hand over your heart. Count four beats. Notice how your heart beat is…

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