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In your piece of music that you will write about, choose to discuss either Rhythm OR Harmony in this last blog post.  You can describe the changes in the beat, or the changes in the harmony that you notice in your piece.  In some pieces of music, these subjects can be a strong vehicle forContinue reading “Blog Assignment #12”

What is your reaction to this musician and his abilities?  Do you think this kind of talent is common?  Can you measure talent?  How is Joey’s abilities different, even though he seems like a regular kid?  Have you ever met someone like this in your lifetime yet? I think its astonishing how a young kidContinue reading “Blog Assignment #11”

Do you like either or both of these examples? (why or why not?)  Have you noticed the quality of vibrato in any of the music you listen to?  If you have noticed, what makes you aware of it? If you haven’t noticed the vibrato, why do you think you have not been aware of it? Continue reading “Blog Assignment #9”

listen to your chosen piece of music and notice any changes in dynamics.  Describe what happens when your piece gets louder or softer and where in the piece that occurs.  Does it make the music more interesting to you? (why or why not?) Now, pay attention to the different timbres that are presented in your music: Continue reading “Blog Assignment #8”

 Listen to your chosen piece of music to discover any examples of how the music “paints” the meaning of the words. Describe what you hear or what happens in one or more parts of your recording.  If you cannot hear any text painting in your musical example, try finding another piece of music that doesContinue reading “Blog Assignment #7”

Do you enjoy listening to these 2 Renaissance examples?  Why or why not?  Does the word painting help you better understand the humor in the music?  Is the language a barrier? Were you able to better enjoy the music by watching the singers perform as opposed to just listening to the music? Why or whyContinue reading “Blog #6”

The musical piece I chose, Legends Never Die, starts off with a slow quiet melody. This gives the song a sense of peace, or a beginning of a story. As the song progresses, it starts reaching for a powerful climax-type of buildup. When the song reaches the main climax it sounds as though a battleContinue reading “Blog #5”

Did you like the Eagle Dance example?  Why or why not?  What did you notice about the vocal quality?  Is this the kind of vocal sound we expect when we listen to any recorded piece of music for pleasure?  Does it help to view the dancers to experience this music as opposed to listening toContinue reading “Blog #4”

When listening to the differences between Gottschalk and The South City Voices in their versions of the Star-Spangled Banner, I much preferred South City Voices’ version. While my opinion may sound biased, my reasoning is simply that I believe it’s more respectful to sing the Star Spangled Banner, standing in pride, than to sit downContinue reading “Star Spangled Banner Blog#2”

Growing up, the Star Spangled Banner was something I heard so often it was naturally ingrained into my mind. I’ve sang it at multiple places like church, school, sporting events, and some 4-H events. Listening to the Star Spangled Banner makes me feel a sense of triumph and victory for our country, reminding me ofContinue reading “Star Spangled Banner Blog#1”