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Music Reflection Paper
For me personally, music appreciation is defined as looking at different pieces of music and musical forms, and learning to find appreciation for them. This appreciation is formed not only by listening to several pieces of music, but by learning to understand what you may be listening too. This involves introducing yourself to many pieces of music and learning to interpret, what makes each piece different and unique. Understanding the historical background and societal changes that have taken place during the creation of the musical piece, is also an important factor to consider. Music is not only creative, but it also makes up part of a societies history. Music is an art form that connects different societies and cultures together, it possess the amazing ability to make us into one. When I first started this class, I was not sure what to expect in terms of the overall content. Would I be listening to various pieces of music and then have to identify them? This class turned out to be so much more. First, I think one of the most important elements in learning about music, is learning about the history that shapes each piece. When a student learns the historical backdrop and the composer behind the musical piece, it gives a clearer picture of how that particular piece of music was …show more content…
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- Defines music appreciation as looking at different pieces of music and musical forms, and learning to understand what makes each piece different and unique. music is an art form that connects different societies and cultures together.
- Explains that they were not sure what to expect in terms of the overall content, but this class turned out to be so much more. learning about the history that shapes each piece is important.
- Opines that if given the task to teach this course, they would start and end it in the following way.
- Explains that learning the basic elements of music is important and provides a wonderful foundation to build upon. learning to identify the differences in sound takes practice and the development of the ability to truly "listen".
- Explains that sound is driven by the performance of voice and various instruments and learning to identify them, is crucial for the student to gain a sense of differentiation.
- Explains that after mastering sound, pitch and tone, it becomes important to learn about the other elements of music, such as rhythm, notation, melody, harmony and key, musical texture and of course form.
- Opines that after teaching musical foundation basics, the appreciation of music is born during the study of the individual musical periods.
- Opines that each period in music builds upon the previous one. starting with the middle ages and working through the musical forms of the 20th century, creates a well-rounded musical education.
- Advises students to choose any contemporary artist, style, composer, group, etc., that they find worthy of study. use what they have learned this semester in terms of music to understand what interests them.
- Explains that they come from a family who has always had music present within their life. they enjoy music in multiple forms from all time periods.
- Narrates how their father introduced them to an irish rock band called u2 when they were thirteen. they immediately fell in love with this contemporary group.
- Describes the four members of the irish band, bono, the edge, adam clayton, larry mullen, jr.
- Describes how the clash, the sex pistols, and the ramones inspired them to start their early musical careers with punk.
- Describes the genres of music developed by this musical group, which consisted of rock, alternative, punk, pop, all with a little gospel thrown in.
- Opines that the band u2 has a broad and expanded sense of artistic style and can continuously contribute to the musical world with great relevancy.
My dad was the kind of man, who also loved music and he always searched for musical pieces in all forms to love and appreciate. I remember one day he had found this new band and wanted me to hear some of their musical pieces. I remember his excitement as he made me listen to a few of their songs. I immediately fell in love with this contemporary group. I will not say how long ago that was, because then I will be putting a date and time on myself. However, I will say that I have listened and enjoyed a multitude of their songs over the
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- Explains that music is a vital part of every day life for most people. it is played on the radio, in moves, on television, and at live concerts or outdoor venues.
- Narrates how they were exposed to country and rock & roll music from the 1960s and 70s through car radio and cassette tapes. they developed a love for movies as they grew older and asked for the soundtrack of their favorite movies.
- Explains that they had not received any musical training at this point in their life, although their cousin did own a piano and they would spend time trying to pick out melodies on the keyboard.
- Explains that they joined the band when they started the 6th grade, switched to the euphonium when their director said he needed more low brass, and took an active role in worship services at their church.
- Describes how they discovered that they enjoyed listening to classical music. bach's brandenburg concerto and haydn’s trumpet concerto in eb became their favorite orchestral pieces.
- Opines that music has defined them culturally. music has provided them with lifelong friendships, career opportunities, and exposure to musicians from around the world.
- Explains that music is the expression of emotion through the medium of sound. every culture in history includes music as an important part of everyday life.
- Explains that the best way to learn about a culture is to observe and listen to its art and music. music stimulates, manipulates and dissipates our moods through the emotions.
- Explains that music can make hard work seem easier, or rather, make it tolerable. in the days of slavery, singing while working in the fields was a good way to make the day go by.
- Explains how music can create a tight fraternity among groups of people. music is often used in the military to organize and coordinate the movements of large groups.
- Opines that music is what holds a society together. it draws people together, directs emotions, and prepares them for joint action.
- Explains that music has been used to encourage a spirit of worship and communicate with god. music that wasn't written for or about god was forbidden until the renaissance.
- Explains how secular music became popular after the baroque era, and how a secular style of worship music was founded in the nineteenth century.
- Opines that music's most powerful function is its ability to express our emotions, thoughts, and feelings. as someone diagnosed with bi-polar disorder, they were prone to wide and potentially dangerous mood swings.
- Opines that music is the most powerful force on earth. it can make you fall in love, strike down an enemy, or weep for friends lost.
- Describes the works of raymond firth, king and ritz, yehudi menuhin, and arthur william shaughnessy.
- Explains that technological advances and new compositional techniques and ideas created new opportunities for the musicians of the late baroque period.
- Explains that documentation and musical education became an important topic in the classical period. patrons wanted to learn more about the music they were listening to, and composers became public icons.
- Explains that in the baroque period, performance venues were more of just a venue to perform, and concert halls were established for the performers. this growing popularity allowed composers to compose for an audience.
- Explains that the baroque period music is structured and proper. the classical period marks the start of composers truly composing using the functional harmony in the major and minor chords.
- Explains how composers of the classical period took advantage of instruments like the fortepiano and enhanced wind instruments, and developed a style which became accustomed to our ears.
- Compares the performance styles of the baroque and the classical periods.
- Opines that music is a part of our culture, but most people don't realize that without previous musical eras, music would not sound like it does today. people should learn the basic history and fundamentals of music to understand music.
- Explains that music evolved through seven major musical eras: the middle ages, renaissance, baroque, classical, romantic, 20th century, and 1945-present.
- Opines that people should learn the fundamentals of music to understand where the music they like came from and to be appreciative of the past.
- Opines that people should learn basic history and fundamentals of music to understand what music is and has become.
- Explains that music is the source of the most powerful and significant experiences of a person's life. since the first recorded music was widely available, our lives are fully suffused by it.
- Explains that they will be focusing on the song "addiction" by enrique iglesias and evaluating its value with the help of three theoretical approaches proposed by denora, sacks, and descartes.
- Analyzes how denora introduced the concept of "aesthetic reflexivity" which explains why a person values comfort as well as love.
- Analyzes how "addiction" is a song that advocates one's self. music is an active ingredient in the organization of self, shifting mood, energy level, conduct style, mode of attention, and engagement with the world.
- Opines that a solid rhythm gets into people's soul and makes listening active and motoric, and synchronizes the brains and minds of all who participate.
- Explains descartes' idea of "cogito ergo sum," meaning that "i think therefore i am." the absolute value of the song is the truth of it as being myself in it and relating to it.
- Argues that the music industry has given this song quite a relative value as well. it became popular among enrique's female fans and continued to get plays on many "lite rock" radio stations.
- Opines that music provides an aesthetic value according to denora, but it still makes us feel in a specific way, i.e. in terms of emotions.
- Describes jimmy blanton as an american jazz double bassist who started more complex pizzicato and arco bass solos in a jazz context.
- Explains that william "cat" anderson was an american jazz trumpet player who became famous from playing with duke ellington's band in 1944.
- Describes buddy rich as an american jazz drummer and bandleader who became successful in tommy dorsey's band.
- Explains that harry aaron finkelman "ziggy elman" was an american jazz trumpet player who began to work with tim dorsey's band in 1940.
- Describes cozy cole as an american jazz drummer who became famous in cab calloway's band in 1938. the song "topsy" was number three on billboard hot 100, and got number one on r&b chart.
- Describes lammar wright as an american jazz trumpet player who became successful in cab calloway's band in 1932.
- Describes joe williams as a jazz vocalist and baritone who sang mixtures of different genres. he played with the count basie orchestra starting in 1954.
- Narrates how harry edison became successful in count basie's orchestra in 1938. he moved to new york where he was introduced to the band.
- Explains that wallace davenport was a u.s. jazz trumpet player who got famous from lionel hampton's band.
- Describes willie ruff as an american horn player, bassist, and composer who got successful in lionel hampton's band.
- Describes john kirby as a jazz double-bassist, trombonist and tuba player who got famous in chick webb's band in 1933.
- Describes ella fitzgerald as an american jazz vocalist who got successful in chick webb's band starting in 1935.
- Explains that peggy lee became well-known in benny goodman's band starting in 1941. she was an american jazz music singer, songwriter, composer and actress.
- Describes pee wee erwin, an american jazz trumpeter who became successful in benny goodman's band starting in 1934. he moved to new york and became a busy studio musician.
- Describes georgie auld, a jazz tenor saxophonist, clarinetist and bandleader who became famous in artie shaw's band.
- Describes frank socolow as a jazz saxophonist and oboist who became famous with artie shaw's band in 1949.
- Describes how bobby hackett became successful with glenn miller's band, playing trumpet, cornet, and guitar. the song he was well-known on was called "swing that music."
- Describes trigger alpert as an american jazz double-bassist who became successful in glenn miller's band.
- Describes jimmy forrest, an african american jazz musician who became successful in andy kirk's band in 1942. he was best known for the song "night train." jimmy left the band because he wanted to work with duke ellington.
- Describes how june richmond became famous in andy kirk's band in 1939. the song she was best known for was "baby don't you tell me no lie."
- Describes eddie durham as an american jazz guitarist, trombonist, composer, and musical arranger who became famous in jimmie lunceford's band in 1935.
- Describes gerald wilson as an american jazz trumpeter, big band bandleader, composer/arranger, and educator who became famous in jimmie lunceford's band in 1939.
- Explains that dylan joined the civil rights movement in 1963 alongside martin luther king jr. protest songs helped him establish his singing career.
- Analyzes bob dylan's song, "the lonesome death of hattie carroll", released on his 1964 album. the lyrics are a narration on racism in the 1960s.
- Explains that eleanora fagan, better known as billie holiday, was born on april 7, 1915, in philadelphia, pennsylvania.
- Describes how holiday met abel meeropol, who wrote a song about lynching in the 1930s called "strange fruit". the song became one of the biggest hits of all time and contributed to the civil rights movement.
- Describes the almanac singers as an american based folk music group that specialized in songs supporting anti-racism, antiwar and pro-union ideas.
- Explains that the almanac singers were founded in 1940 and continued to be active till 1943. both guthrie and seeger joined the armed forces during the world war ii.
- Explains that samuel cook was an active member of the african-american civil rights movement and inspired by bob dylan's "blowin' in the wind".
- Explains that "a change is gonna come" became a sensation among the black community and was utilized as the civil right anthem.
- Opines that john winston lennon was a controversial songwriter and singer when it came down to religion and political issues. he believed that the world had the capability to be at peace.
- Explains that john lennon's song "imagine" is considered to be the best song of all time. the lyrics encouraged world peace and a world without religious or nationality restrictions.
- Cites freeland, d., behind the song "a change is gonna come" and the lonesome death of hattie carroll.
- Explains that billie holiday, strange fruit, the almanac singers, sam cooke, and sam's wikipedia.
- Explains that music is a basic part of everyday life. music education should develop the aesthetic experience of every student to its highest potential.
- Explains that their philosophy of music education is committed to offering a comprehensive program of music education to all students, at all levels, who want to participate in musical study.
- Explains the role of a music educator is to foster an environment where everyone can succeed in music.
- Explains that teaching instrumental music to special learners requires some adaptations and modifications. the teacher must be in contact with the special education teacher.
- Opines that their interests in music, good food, and the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom are the essentials for their aspirations in life.
- Opines that music, a form of art, made up of unique sounds containing elements of pitch and rhythm can powerfully soothe one's soul.
- Explains that cooking and eating their own food is a form of accomplishment to them. their dad, who loves cooking, taught them to be patient, be focus, and many other intrinsic values.
- Opines that the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom is one of the most significant passions of theirs.
- Concludes that many passions and struggles have made them the person they are today. music, cooking, and the quest for knowledge and wisdom changed the worse of them and gave them a chance to recuperate and advance themselves.
- Analyzes how tyler joseph envisions himself on a beach, relaxed, and free of any anxieties, while remaining self-aware that life is composed of both good and bad moments.
- Analyzes how the song is composed with a lot of reggae influence, piano, steel drums, and synthesizer in order to combine different tones and patterns. tyler joseph is an incredible vocalist.
- Analyzes how tyler joseph's lyric, "i've been thinking too much, help me," captures the true essence of the song. he overthinks his academic career, what he'll do in the future, friendships, and hardships.
- Opines that ‘’ride’’ by twenty-one pilots is their favorite song and accurately represents how they feel. it encompasses the self realization of who we are as people, how we let our thoughts get the best of us, and the reminder that we're still in control.
- Explains that music is a reflection of one's personality, views, culture, and who they are as an overall person. "ride" by twenty-one pilots emphasizes the aspects of their personality that they struggle with most.
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Music is very important in the development of children but it is often undermined by other things that we deem or believe may be “more important.” Learning and developing through music begins before a child is even born and will continue through a child's entire life. We never stop hearing and the listening skills we learn as children will benefit us throughout our entire lives. Music helps brain development and can also help concentration among other things. It can be used in learning environments from pre-k all the way up into a college class. The benefits of music can truly never be measured whether it be classical or heavy metal, each type of music has benefits because some music is better than none at all. Listening to music as infants will set the building blocks as a toddler’s brain begins to develop, in turn listening to music as a toddler not only will continue to help the brain to develop in the toddler stage but will also help brain development in the next stage of life. Music is one of the most beneficial factors in the mental, physical and emotional stages of childhood and the earlier it is introduced the more beneficial it becomes.
Essay: Music Appreciation
The Musical Composition that has changed my life to how I see music is the song The Stroke from Billy Squier. I did not really know the meaning of the song, but it really Widened my Horizon in terms of music from only before listening to The Beatles, The Beach Boys, and The Monkeys. Then later being able to listen to Rush, AC/DC, Aerosmith And Other Really good rock bands that I still love today. Then I started collecting Records then I started collecting CDs, the first album I bought for myself is the majestic Black Sabbath Album “Paranoid” The album with the musical compositions Paranoid, Iron Man, War Pigs/Luke’s Wall, Planet Caravan, Rat Salad, Electric Funeral, And Fairies Wear Boots. This album was such an amazing introduction to Black
Piano Music Essay
The beautiful sound of piano music has captured the hearts of people since the early eighteenth century. Since then, many musicians have dedicated their lives to this instrument. Some players even play piano so well that it may seem that this instrument is easy to play. However, to be able to play the piano well isn’t easy; it takes a lot of skill. To become a good piano player, one must love music very much, have good finger techniques, and body flexibility.
The Influence of Music Essays
Musical instruments have played many major roles in helping with the construction of many societies around the world today. Many people do not realize what musical instruments have been responsible for and how they have helped shape the world today. There have been many instruments that have helped create and sculpt the world, but one instrument that I want to inform readers about is the trumpet and where it came from, as well as how it has changed over many years. The point that I am arguing is the fact that many people do not know where the trumpet has come from and how it has affected society.
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Song Activities
Ideas for the EFL Classroom
Reflective Writing
Age: Older Teens & Adults
The song “ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE” can be used for different purposes. Here the focus is Writing. First, students say what the song is about based on pictures provided by the teacher. Then, they listen to the song and say what the author´s intention was when he wrote the song. After that, they talk about the topic for some minutes and finally, they write a letter to the president addressing the issue. When writing, they will be asked to use Modals of Advice, Possibility and Obligation.
Age: Adults
The activity below was made for the song “STARTING TODAY” by Elvis Presley. Although SHOULD is a grammar point learned by teens as well, this song is not suitable for them, so in case the target group is a teen group, I suggest that you adapt this activity for a song performed by a young band or singer. Keep in mind that the song must be about someone with a problem. Bands such as Good Charlotte or Simple Plan have lyrics that teens relate to.
The target audience here is an adult group, so students first share in pairs what they might know about Elvis. They play a brief Q/A game after searching for information online. After that, they listen to the song and find out what the song is about. To wrap it up, students write a letter giving advice to someone. In the end, you could have students read their letters and choose the best advice or tape them to the wall.
The song “HEAL THE WORLD” is used here to engage students into a discussion on world issues. First, students watch the video of the song and guess what it is about. Then, they are introduced to the vocabulary needed to understand the lyrics. After that, they listen to the song again and read the lyrics to check comprehension. Finally, they write a letter to their children telling them what kind of people they expect their children to be when they grow up.
The other option for the song is to focus on the verb THERE TOBE.
The song “YOU´LL BE IN MY HEART” can be used to discuss Prejudice . First, students talk about cartoons and what lessons we can learn from them. After that, they look at the pictures of three cartoons and guess what they have in common. Next, they listen to the song and say what it is about. Finally, they have a brief discussion on the topic and write their opinion about it.
We can practice WILL for Predictions and Promises with the song “YOU´LL SEE” . First, students guess who the singer is. Then, they predict what the singer will do after breaking up with her boyfriend. After that, they listen to the song and check. Finally, they pretend they have broken up with their significant other and write a letter telling them how they feel, using the structure.
The song “CRYING” can be used to engage students into a discussion on Breaking up and also focus on the Simple Past.
OPTION 1: First, students work on a puzzle to find the past form of the verbs in the song. Then, they listen to the song and fill in the blanks with the verbs found in the puzzle. Finally, they fill in a chart with the verbs in order to consolidate the past form.
OPTION 2: First, students talk for some minutes about Breaking up. Then, they listen to the song and find out who ended the relationship. Finally, assuming the song is a letter, they write a reply to it.
The song “ALL ABOUT THAT BASS” fits like a glove when the topic is self-image. You can also practice Should and Ought to. The activity suggested here is simple. First, students list all kinds of pressure we experience throughout life. Then, they listen to the song and guess which pressure the author is talking about. After that, they talk for some minutes and decide whether the song has a positive or a negative message. Finally, they write an article using should and ought to.
“WELCOME TO MY LIFE” is a song teenagers will definitely relate to. It´s great for the topic Social Pressures. The objective of the activity proposed here is engage students into a discussion by using the vocabulary learned. First, they list the difficulties they have been experiencing as teens and share them with a peer. After that, they listen to the song and say whether they relate to it or not. Then, they listen again and find 10 differences (synonyms for the language used in the lyrics.) In the end, students write a reply to the author.
The song “ROYALS” allows us to practice the Second Conditional although the lyrics don´t have it. First, students say whether they would choose fame or fortune and why. Then, they listen to the song and check what the author’s opinion about having money is. Finally, they engage into a written task, in which they will write about what their lives would be like if they were rich.
The song “BEAUTIFUL” is a good song to discuss self image, an issue teenagers relate to. First, students, in pairs, describe each other. Then, they report what they heard to a third person who will say whether their description was accurate or not. Then, they listen to the song and find mistakes in it. After that, they say whether they agree that we are more beautiful than we think. Finally, they write a piece on the topic.
The song “BROTHERS IN ARMS” gives room for reflection. The goal is engage students into writing. First, they read words taken from the lyrics and guess what the song is about. Then, they guess where those words go in the lyrics and listen to the song in order to check whether they are right. After that, they reflect and discuss what they think the last line in the lyrics means. Finally, they write a letter of reply.
The song “MAN IN THE MIRROR” is another great song which allows students to engage into a discussion on our role in the world. My suggestion is: First, students share what they know about the author and what they think about his music. Then, they listen to the song and read the lyrics in order to find out who the “man in the mirror” is. Next, they work on the vocabulary by matching the words and phrases provided with their definitions. Finally, they write a reflective paragraph about what they think the message in the song is.
The song “DEAR MR. PRESIDENT” is a great chance for students to practice speaking and debating. It also allows us to work with Modals of Advice, Possibility and Obligation. First, students read a few words on a power point slide and guess which of them will be mentioned in the song. After that, they listen to the song and find out. Then, there is a slide with facts about the USA and Brazil. Next, they list on the board the main problems in Brazil that have to be addressed pronto (social injustice, homelessness, corruption, religious intolerance, homofobia, violence, drugs, etc…). Finally, students are arranged in small groups and each group will discuss one different problem and propose/take notes of ideas to solve it. In the end, they have to present their ideas to their peers.
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