Tag: MATB Book 2

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Fais Do Do

Introduction

This is a lullaby in French. Notice how the notes flow freely from one to the other smoothly. Like most lullabies, there is barely any empty space or rests in the song. The melody is flowing and it is continuous.

The time signature of 6/8 makes that feeling even more strong.

Try not to fall asleep while you are learning this song!

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!

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Ambos A Dos

Introduction

This is a song from Puerto Rico which is sung by children when they are playing and dancing.

The words mean dance 2 by 2 and that is how you do the movements during the song and the game.  Give it a try if you want. It’ll be even better if you have someone to dance with, may be a grown-up or a brother or sister!

Video

The Lesson

At The Piano

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Sheet Music

Make sure you watch the video above for a discussion of the sheet music and explanations. Remember that this song is played in C position which means you need to adjust your left hand so that your fifth finger is on C by moving down three steps.

Don’t forget to practice it over and over again until you are able to play it allegro! That means fast and spirited.

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!

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Au Claire De La Lune

Introduction

This is a beautiful round in French that many of us sing as a lullaby.

What do you think the story behind the song is?  The words translated to English are:

In the light of the moon,
Pierrot replied
I don’t have a pen, I am in my bed
Go to the neighbor’s,
I think she is there
Because someone just lit
a match in the kitchen.

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!

Digging Deeper

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Ten In A Bed

Introduction

10 children in a bed

Congratulations! This is your first song in Music and the Brain Book 2 and you’ve finished Book 1. That is quite an accomplishment.

This is a song that you have probably heard many many times. It’s a fun song and you can sing and dance to it.

Challenge yourself to play the whole thing with all the repeats counting from 10 down to one. That will be quite a workout.

Video

The Lesson

At The Piano

Full Speed

Slower

Ukulele Chords

Guitar Chords

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!

Digging Deeper

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Kalinka

Introduction

Kalinka is a traditional Russian folk song.  It is a really fun and exciting song.  Watch the videos and listen to the song a few times before you try to sound out the notes on the piano.  It will help you to get the rhythms correct.

Video

The Lesson

At The Piano

Full Speed

Slower

Sheet Music

Piano
Piano Challenge Version
Ukulele
Guitar
Recorder
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!

Digging Deeper