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Yankee Doodle Comes to LPM Class!
History of Yankee Doodle "Yankee Doodle" was originally a British song mocking American soldiers during the Revolutionary War. The term...
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Feb 202 min read
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Improvisation Using Chords
Explore block, broken, and marching chords to elevate your music! Learn to improvise and create your own unique sound with Let's Play Music!
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Feb 204 min read
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Keyboard Geography Games
Learn piano keys with fun Alphabet Pieces games! Cut, stick, and play to master the white keys in Lesson 5 of Yellow Arrows.
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Feb 182 min read
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Autoharp Practice at Home
Learn how to practice autoharp skills at home with the Let's Play Music app, book exercises, or even a fun DIY project! 🎶🎸
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Feb 142 min read
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Solfège: Part III - Learning the Why of the Hand Signs
Learn fun tips for mastering solfege hand shapes with playful mnemonics that help your child connect music with movement!
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Feb 122 min read
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Subdividing Beats: Jungle Rhythm
Help your child master subdividing beats with fun activities like Jungle Rhythm and rhythm games! Build steady beats and sync with music 🎶
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Feb 53 min read
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Play "Let It Go" from Frozen
Explore a fun, simple version of 'Let It Go' with your 2nd or 3rd-year student! Practice chords, improvisation, and favorite melodies. 🎶
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Feb 32 min read
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Crafting Alphabet Gems
Have you cut out your Alphabet Pieces yet? Don’t miss out on this fun learning activity! Let’s make them cute together!
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Feb 12 min read
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Beethoven Flash Mob
Explore Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with our students and enjoy a surprise flash mob performance! A fresh take on classical music!
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Jan 311 min read
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Practice Tip: Adjusting Your Expectations
Frustrated with piano practice? Try adjusting expectations to make progress smoother for both you and your child.
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Jan 274 min read
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Monsters: A Dramatic Puppet Show with Prokofiev
In our third year of classical music, Prokofiev's Dance of the Knights from Romeo and Juliet brings DOUBLE FUN
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Jan 273 min read
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Note Naming and Staff Reading: Smartie Staff and Quiet Keyboard
Use this free printable music staff and keyboard as a fun way to practice note reading at home... Use Smarties candies!
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Jan 231 min read
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Identifying Minor and Major Sounds is a Key Skill
Explore major and minor sounds with your child using the "I've Been to Harlem" song and fun activities!
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Jan 102 min read
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Orange Roots and Bamboo Shoots
The final semester of Let's Play Music, Orange Roots, celebrates all the hard work that’s led to this point.
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Jan 84 min read
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How to Talk to Your Child About Practice
Want your child to love practicing music? Check out this post for tipsand strategies to make practice fun, meaningful, and successful!
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Jan 66 min read
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Learn to Play "Cockles and Mussels"
3rd-year students are learning Cockles and Mussels. Join us in celebrating this classic tune and its rich musical heritage!
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Jan 23 min read
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How to Make the Most of Your Student Magnet Board
Make music theory fun and interactive with the Magnetic Student Staff Board! Learn, play, and explore note-reading in a whole new way. 🎶
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Dec 30, 20242 min read
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Why We Use Rhythm Syllables
Learn how Blue Bugs teach rhythm naturally, like a language, making music fun and easy before moving to traditional counting.
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Dec 19, 20244 min read
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May There Always Be Me
Music opens hearts and minds, providing comfort and connection. A story of hope as a grieving mother found solace for her young son.
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Dec 18, 20243 min read
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Variations on Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Explore theme and variation in music with 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.' Learn how to create your own variations and have fun with it!
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Dec 17, 20243 min read
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