Victor Hugo once said "music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent." The ability to play an instrument is such a beautiful outlet to get emotions out and to let your creative juices flow. Music is such a huge factor in many people 's life, and the happiness it bring, should be spread to as many people as possible. It lets people express themselves as freely as they can; there are no limitations to what they can play. Who is better to give to than our…
waves. An electrical charge stimulates the nerves that are spread all over the brain creating a neural symphony in it. Musician Daniel Bernard states that the sound of an instrument or a voice has the power to enter a person’s ear canal which can make them have an intimacy with music.…
simulate the function as both test administrator and client of this instrument. There were three important lessons I have taken away from this exercise: first, progression through the administration process remained tedious, but was needed in order to aid in the client’s comprehension of the tool. Secondly, the client’s utilization of the instrument helped the administrator to counsel the client effectively. Finally, the instrument itself is only as useful as the client is honest, and the…
largely of percussive instruments. With different variations of gongs, mallet instruments, and drums, each instrument is struck with a mallet to produce a metallic/percussive sound. Each Gamelan Ensemble has a different style and can incorporate different percussive instruments, string instruments, and voice. This gives each Gamelan a unique texture. Gamelans may also vary intonation to change the blend of the ensemble. No two Gamelans are tuned alike. Every instrument is tuned to…
The pay levels within an orchestra vary quite a bit in terms of compensation for instrument. Orchestra performers all play the same role. Performers who are experienced with an instrument, rather in front of a live audience or not, are needed for their ability to play specific instruments for entertainment to those who wish to hear their talent. Performance per instrument appears to be on a need basis. A violin concert master is compensated with a fee of $6,970. Low on the totem pole is of…
and sciences through the arts. If a child is involved in a musical program in school it can improve standardize test scores and improve math and science skills as well. “While someone is playing a musical instrument his or her brain gets a full- body workout” (Collins). Playing a musical instrument involves using all the parts of the brain. Strengthening other parts of the brain allows the child to apply different skills to other important concepts in life. Music is such an important aspect in…
musical instruments around the world. The children will have the opportunity to play a variety of instruments. We will listen to a variety of music from around the world while using different props. We will learn musical vocabulary. On Monday, the children will make explore rhythm instruments. First, we will listen to a variety of music which uses rhythm instruments while using props. Rhythm instruments will be available for the children to discover the different tones of the instruments. …
Seminar 1 Reflection Questions To make our time together as productive and efficient as possible, please reflect on the following questions and email your responses to Dr. West and Dr. Clauhs by Tuesday, 9/13. 1. How much of your teaching opportunity/experience is indeed student-centered? Why? Since this is Block 1 and the beginning of the school year, a lot of the first few days of school has involved work outside of playing music and rehearsing, including things such as organizing the band…
There are many things that make me who I am; regardless if it comes from the past, present or future. I am a simple person with many hopes, dreams, and ambitions.When talking about my favorite things they range from different spectrums. The first thing that is very exciting to me are films. I nearly go to the movie theater every friday to watch a new movie. I like films like Fast and Furious, Divergent, The Hunger Games, and etc. Films are really cool and depicts dreams that we wish were real.…
Narrative Essay Growing up I never really appreciated the sound of music. I had never thought of it in the way I do now. Not up until the summer of 2001; my oldest sister, of the two, would always drive around in our hometown playing her favorite alternative rock tracks. It was calming driving the backshore, with the waves crashing into the rocks. It was like I was at peace sitting in the backseat of her jeep, just watching the ocean; I could feel myself hearing Stone Temple Pilots. At that…