Author Archives: Helen Smith
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Peter and the Wolf

Peter and the Wolf is a composition for children written by the Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev. It tells the story of a little boy and his adventures in the forest. Different instruments are used to represent the characters in the Continue reading Peter and the Wolf
Happy Birthday Beethoven

The famous German composer, Ludwig van Beethoven was born 250 years ago. Did you know that his father made him work hard at his music when he was very young because he wanted Beethoven to be a child prodigy like Continue reading Happy Birthday Beethoven
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Draw Your Own Instrument

Can you draw your violin or cello? Draw an arrow to the bridge, strings, pegs and F holes and label them. 🎻 If you play the piano, can you draw a diagram of the keyboard?🎹 Draw an arrow to each Continue reading Draw Your Own Instrument
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Posture Check

Look on the internet for a picture of someone playing your instrument. Now play your instrument in front of a mirror or get someone to take your picture.📷 What differences can you see? If you play the violin is it Continue reading Posture Check