Piano, Cello, Violin, Recorder and Music Theory Tuition
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
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
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
Can you draw a treble clef? You’ll need some manuscript paper. Or get a piece of paper and draw a music stave – five lines. This is how I draw them. It’s not easy! Always use a sharp pencil.
Invent a rhythm using walking and jogging notes. Clap it out first and then play it on your instrument on just one note. Listen to the one that I invented. It’s quite short – perhaps yours could be longer?