My name is Eric Valencia and I began playing piano three and a half years ago. I never had any interest in playing piano‚ although I loved hearing it. My grandmother passed away december of 2008 and I was deeply saddened by this event. My music history teacher in high school played a few pieces for us from the classical period. I remember hearing the Marriage of figaro‚ Moonlight sonata‚ Don Giovanni‚ and a few others‚ but Moonlight sonata grabbed my attention the most. I began
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The moment I realized music is what I would want to do for the rest of my life. The first open-mic of my life. I’m so nervous that my hands won’t stop shaking. Its funny because before it actually got to this point‚ I was telling everyone in a fit of joy how I had finally got my first show and how they should come and support me. The sign-up sheet finally comes out and I hesitantly write my name on it knowing that I wasn’t even down (’done’ instead of ’down’) writing the song I was about to perform
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Music There is nothing better in life to me than music. Since the 5th grade I have loved music; playing it‚ making it and listening to it. Over the past few years I have learned to make repairs to band instruments. Music has become my passion and I plan to make it a part of my future. One day I plan to work with music through its ever expanding technology. I also plan to continue playing perhaps in a jazz band or the symphony. In jazz I can play fun pieces of music‚ and in a symphony I could play
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Sound is a living manifestation from God‚ and music is our pills to heal our soul and body. Peru music is very diverse combination of many different types of music ranging from its Andean musical ‚ Spanish and African roots‚ the modern Peruvian music and Amazon music influenced are also common in Peru too. There are some main kind of music that Peru people play (the most popular)‚ such as folklórico‚ huayno‚ and chicha. The national anthem of Peru is called “Himno Nacional Del Peru”. There are lots
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take a absolute important position in this outside life Jazz concert. There are some backgroud about Jazz music. Jazz orginated at the beginning of 20th century‚ and New Orleans was the birth place of Jazz. Jazz based on the style of Blues and Ragtime. In 19th century‚ South of American use music to show their emotion‚ at the end of the 19th century‚ Jazz as a mixtura music with Blues and Ragtime and based on traditional American music. African music had a deep influence on Jazz music from the
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Mariachi music originated in Jalisco‚ Mexico. It is said it began in the town of Cocula. It is a version of theatrical orchestra‚ it includes violins‚ harp and guitars which developed in and around Jalisco. It began in the 19th century‚ and is still popular today. The Violin is apart of a Mariachi ensemble‚ it is a string instrument. It is 4 stringed and the smallest‚ highest-pitched member of the string family. The purpose of the violin in mariachi music is to complement trumpet melodies. The
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Music Speculation The study of music theory dates back to ancient Sumeria‚ where tunings and intervals were studied. The ancient Greeks developed knowledge of rhythm‚ notation and scales. Music theory is a topic within musicology‚ the study of music. Music theory pertains to the observation and measurement of sound. Some topics that are studied are rhythm‚ notes‚ chord‚ and pitch. These topics are initially taught in music classes. They are the basis of learning music theory and can be applied to
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One of the most famous examples of Romantic program music is Berlioz’s __________ . Student Response Value Correct Answer Feedback A. Symphonic Fantastique 100% B. The Ring C. Symphony No. 5 D. ErlKing Score: 0.2/0.2 3. The new type of opera envisioned by Wagner as a complete art work is referred to as a ______________. Student Response Value Correct Answer Feedback A. absolute music B. The Ring C. musical drama 100% D. musical
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of stress and illness. The healing power of music has been expressed throughout the centuries‚ from the strumming of ancient harps and flutes‚ to the pure voice sung in chants and folk songs. Music has no bounds when it creates the sounds to heal and mellow the soul. It’s legacy survives every generation through history and is expressed through the hearts and deeper feelings in the people from almost every culture‚ ancient and modern. Sound and music coupled with a pure heart and clear soul activates
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What Makes an Absolute Ruler? An absolute monarch is a king or queen who has unlimited power who seeks to control all aspects of society. In the seventeenth century‚ people wanted to have a ruler that could be trusted and could lead the people well. To be an absolute ruler one must be able to control and obtain power. Louis XIV of France came into power as a young boy he was capable of ruling over a big population which helped him be an absolute ruler. Charles I of England came into power
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