Author: Mr. G.

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Mary Had A Little Lamb

Introduction

This is a nursery rhyme that tells the story about a little girl named Mary and her little lamb.  They have all kinds of fun and even break some rules!

Have fun singing, clapping, dancing and playing this song.

It’s a great one to start out on, no matter what instrument you’re playing!

Video

The Lesson

At The Piano

Full Speed

Slower

Sheet Music

Piano
Piano Challenge Version
Ukulele
Guitar
Recorder
Xylophone

Don’t Forget!

You can look up the ukulele chords and guitar chords and get help with reading tablature, playing the recorder or rhythm (percussion) instruments right here on my website!

Digging Deeper

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Barcarolle

Introduction

Jacques Offenbach was a German composer who lived about 150 years ago.  This piece is from his opera, Tales of Hoffman.

There are two sections in it and they are similar in rhythm, but there is a big difference in the way they are played.

See the lesson video for more info.

This is a really pretty piece and I think you’re going to love it.

Video

The Lesson (Watch Both Videos)

Sheet Music

Piano
Ukulele
Guitar
Recorder
Xylophone or On-Screen Piano

Don’t Forget!

You can look up the ukulele chords and guitar chords and get help with reading tablature,
playing the recorder or rhythm (percussion) instruments right here on my website!

Opera Arias

This is a video in which Maciek O’Shea, who is an opera singer tells you about and sings a whole bunch of operatic arias.  Aria is what a song in an opera that is sung by one person is called.  It’s a fun video and I hope you enjoy it.  Opera is one of my favorite types of music.

Enrichment

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Hot and Cold Cross Buns

Hot Cross Buns

Introduction

Hot Cross Buns

Hot Cross Buns are a  delicious treat.  Before you can eat them, you need to heat them!  Before they get heated, they are Cold Cross Buns.

Mmmmm!

Video

The Lesson

At The Piano

Hot Cross Buns Full Speed

Hot Cross Buns Slower

Cold Cross Buns Full Speed

Cold Cross Buns Slower

Sheet Music

Piano
Hot Cross Buns for Xylophone
Cold CROSS BUNS FOR XYLOPHONE

Digging Deeper

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Ode To Joy, 2nd Version

Introduction

Ludwig van Beethoven as a young boy.

This is the final movement, (that’s what the parts of a symphonic piece of music are called) of Ludwig van Beethoven’s 9th Symphony.  This symphony was Beethoven’s last and is considered to be one of the greatest works ever written.

Beethoven’s 9th symphony was also the first symphony to feature voice as an instrument.  This was in the final movement, which is where it gets its name, since the words are based on a poem called “Ode to Joy” by Friedrich Schiller.

Ludwig van Beethoven is one of the most important composers of classical music.  Please watch the video about his life to learn about this important composer’s life.

Ludwig van Beethoven

Video

The Lesson

At The Piano

Full Speed

Slower

Sheet Music

Piano
Piano Challenge Version
Ukulele
Guitar
Recorder
Xylophone or On-Screen Piano

Don’t Forget!

You can look up the ukulele chords and guitar chords and get help with reading tablature,
playing the recorder or rhythm (percussion) instruments right here on my website!

Enrichment

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Loop De Loop

Introduction

This is a playground game song.  You play it in a circle with your friends.  It’s kind of like the Hokey Pokey.

Feel free to get up and do the dance as you listen!

Why not?  Have some fun!

Video

The Lesson

At The Piano

Full Speed

Slower

Sheet Music

Piano
Piano Challenge Version
Ukulele
Guitar
Recorder
Xylophone

Don’t Forget!

You can look up the ukulele chords and guitar chords and get help with reading tablature,
playing the recorder or rhythm (percussion) instruments right here on my website!

Enrichment