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This is pretty self explainitory. So I’ll just give the link to you!

I’ve recently encountered notes that have a little X instead of a round “head” to them and wondered what they were all about. Once again, our instructor comes to the rescue and teaches us how to understand the notes!

That was a tough one for us when we were getting ready to get D and Dv set up with their instruments. Even $350 is a lot to pay for a cello that might not be played! And the piano! Well, with tuning every six months, let’s just say it felt like quite a risk. Upon reflection, it’s a risk I’m definately glad we took - for both kids - but we also let them lead us. These instruments were their chosen instruments rather than some decree coming from a parent, grandparent, or aunt.

However, if you’re wondering what to do and when to do it, take a look at this article. It should give you a little better understanding of the what, wherefores, and whys.

So, we’re on a role now. It’s time to read about Time Signatures and how they impact the way a piece of music is played. I wonder if this applies to improv as well?

This must be the how to intended for conductors. If you look at the lesson, you get a whole new respect for the person holding nothing but a stick and a conglomeration of papers with notes on it!

It’s been quite a while since I first pondered what that little # is supposed to mean on the second-line-from-the-top-of-the-bass-cleff-staff. Hahaha! I know that now that it means you’re supposed to play F# (third finger) rather than F natural (second finger)…

However, I’ve never quite seen a how to like this one on how to read a key signature. It would have come in very handy when I was trying to puzzle out what end was up!

Nah, not for really, but it sure looks like it, thanks to audio and video technology! Giovanni Sollima plays Sogno ad Occhi Aperti (Daydream):

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• PART 2

Vlad Studio has really quite outdone himself. My post to Digg.com exclaimed:

So, what am I raving about? You’ve GOT to see this!

On occasion, the birds have offered their songs for the composer who is listening. Swallows are quite annoying, and I must say that I think the piece I put together for them reflects that! We had about 20 swallows making mud dobber nests in the back of our house and it was a MESS as well as LOUD! lol! For the Swallows we had this spring:

Spring Swallows

I think I wrote about this before, but never did upload it. So, without furhter ado:

Tea Party at Boyd