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"Au clair de la lune" is a beloved traditional French children's song, often translated as "By the light of the moon" or "In the moonlight." The straightforward lyrics narrate the tale of a man named Lubin, who requests a quill from his neighbor Pierrot to write a letter because his candle has extinguished. Pierrot, comfortably in bed, suggests that Lubin ask the neighbor instead.

The lively and energetic 'Can-Can,' instantly recognizable for its high kicks and vibrant rhythm, is far more than just a dance. It's a cultural phenomenon with a rich history deeply intertwined with music, society, and entertainment. Often associated with the Belle Époque era in Paris, its origins, evolution, and musical characteristics offer fascinating insights for any student of music or history.

The Grand Old Duke of York  is one of Britain's most enduring and recognisable nursery rhymes. While seemingly a simple children's song,...

An étude is a musical composition, usually short, designed to improve a musician's technical skills on a particular instrument. It's...

"Morning" is one of the most famous pieces by the Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg (1843-1907). It is part of his incidental music for Henrik Ibsen's play Peer Gynt, first performed in 1876. The music is played during Act IV, Scene 1, as the sun rises over the desert in North Africa.

These adaptable checklists are designed to empower you in guiding your students to confidently play the piano, deeply understand music, and discover their unique musical voice. The accompanying worksheets support this system and can be implemented in the order that best suits each student's individual needs and prior experience.

These are the Mini-Marchers from Music Academy, They're practising their marching to be in the marching band, you see. This is the first...

I started using the chord discs with students who benefitted from the physical moving of a note in a triad rather than talking about it,...

I teach some children who do not yet know their ABC's and 123's. This is due to age, ability or, increasingly, that English is not their...

This piece was composed to introduce the concept of staccato with an interval and a triad. The rest allows time to think and prepare for...

Go Tell Aunt Rhody is a folk song of American origin from the nineteenth century. The song is much older originating as a Gavotte in an...

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This piece was composed to practice the alteration between staccato and legato. Before playing this piece a student should be able to...

Les Bouffons is a sword dance written by Arbeau, who was French, in 1589. This is known as the Renaissance period. It is a Galliard,...

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At level 1 a student is learning the pattern of the thumb turn in a scale. The two scales that are the primary focus are C major and A...

The traditional name for this piece is 'Gaily the Troubador' it was first published in 1828 and is about a soldier playing his guitar...

The Musette is a dance that would be found in Baroque music of the 18th century. It is a piece of music and dance in the style of the...

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