During performances this summer at a library branch near you, kids and families are invited to join Siama and his wife, Dallas, for songs and stories that bring…
Author: Oma Hessel
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Reconsidering the Arts: The 1971 Project – Honoring a Great Year in Music (November Entry)
“Man, sometimes it takes a long time to sound like yourself,” Miles Davis famously stated. Artists that were just beginning to establish their own original and unique musical…
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Deborah Kalb’s Book Q&As
Elijah Wald answers questions Dylan Goes Electric! : Newport, Seeger, Dylan, and the Night That Split the Sixties, written by Elijah Wald, examines the influence of Bob Dylan’s…
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Twenty-six ways to spend time listening to music.
26 Things You Can Do While Listening to Music My friends and students asked me several times to suggest activities while listening to music. After doing a Google…
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How to Teach Piano to a 5-Year-Old and The Best Beginning Piano Books
Recently, a friend asked me: Is it too young to teach a child piano? My friend is also a piano instructor and was asked to teach this age…
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What is the beat count of a whole note? (Answer Might Surprise You!)
Because it doesn’t have a stem, a whole note looks unique on the musical staff. How many beats can a complete message go? It is a challenging question…
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Difference between syllabic melismatic and neumatic singing
Are you confused about the different styles of singing? You’re not alone. Many music enthusiasts struggle to understand the difference between syllabic, melismatic, and neumatic singing. In this…
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Piano That Lights Up Keys Keyboard That Teaches You To Play
Welcome to the world of music and technology! Are you struggling to learn the piano or keyboard? Do you wish there was an easier way to learn? Look…
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Instruments and music of the Indian snake charmers
You may have heard the enchanting melodies of Indian snake charmers and wondered about the unique instruments they use to create such mesmerizing music. In this article, we…
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Gods of music in ancient Egypt Ihy Hathor and Bes
Have you ever wondered about the ancient gods who were believed to bring music to life? In Egypt, the deities Ihy, Hathor, and Bes held great significance as…