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Geoff (pronounce Jeff) Keith has taught instrumental music lessons for over 30 years, and special needs students for over 20 years, accruing over 6,000 hours working with special needs and LD students. In the 1990’s, he developed FBC Sudbury’s Kid’s Music Club program (children’s choir). His articles on teaching music to students with learning disabilities have appeared in the Dyslexic Reader. The information in the blog is similar to the information he presented at Berklee College of Music’s ABLE Assembly, which is a special needs arts conference for teachers. Also, he has been included in Marquis Who’s Who biographies.

Why is Classical Music Interpreted Differently from Pop Music - Ludwig van Beethoven Bust - Beethoven (Why Did He Keep Composing After Deafness) - Singing Beethoven’s Beautiful Ode to Joy - Learn How to Play Beethoven’s Beautiful Fur Elise

Why is Classical Music Interpreted Differently from Pop Music? Part 3

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“Why is classical music interpreted differently from pop music?” Interpretation has a very important role in performing classical music. This doesn’t mean that interpretation can’t be important in pop music. However, classical artists seem to be very aware of the process of how to interpret a piece of music. You can be too. Read more to learn how it works. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.

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Tonic vs. Root in Music Theory: Are They the Same Thing? (Part 2) - Sheet Music and Pencil - How to Graduate from Color Coded Music Symbols - Musical Talent and Giftedness

Tonic vs. Root in Music Theory: Are They the Same Thing? (Part 2)

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Are you confused about the difference between the root and the tonic in music theory? Some musicians treat the terms root and tonic as if they were interchangeable. However, they have different, but equally important roles in music theory. Click to learn the difference between the tonic vs. root in music theory. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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Playing Piano with Color Coded Left Hand Notes and Rhythm – Color Music

Playing Piano with Color Coded Left Hand Notes and Rhythm

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Would you like to introduce your kid to piano? (Or are you a music teacher who has a student with learning difficulties?) Multisensory teaching methods will help! Click to learn about playing piano with color coded left hand notes and rhythm. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.

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Singing Shape Note Solfege Aeolian Melodies - Music Book - How Do I Switch from Minor Key Shaped Notes to Standard Notation

Singing Shape Note Solfege Aeolian Melodies

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Do you want to sing Eastern European folk melodies and mediaeval chants? Are you puzzled about how the aeolian mode works? Modes have been a feature of music from ancient times to today. Singing Shape Note Solfege Aeolian Melodies lets you explore the exotic sound of the aeolian mode. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.

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Need Advice for Teaching a First Year High School Jazz Pianist - Pianist - How to Graduate from Color Coded Music Symbols

Need Advice for Teaching a First Year High School Jazz Pianist?

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“What advice do you have for a pianist in jazz band?” Piano in middle school and high school jazz band can be challenging. Jazz is chromatic and modulates often. This means that piano teachers will have to have a plan of attack. Click if you need advice for teaching a first year high school jazz pianist. Estimated reading time 4 minutes.

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How Do You Sing Eastern European Vocal Harmony in 2nds by Ear - Babushka Musicians - Singing Shape Note Solfege Aeolian Melodies

How Do You Sing Eastern European Vocal Harmony in 2nds by Ear?

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Have you ever wondered how Eastern European vocalists sing polyphony in parallel 2nds? Do you want to know how world music works? Understanding world music involves stepping outside your own perspective and seeing from the world musician’s point of view instead. Click to answer the question, “How do you sing Eastern European vocal harmony in 2nds by ear?” Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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What Do People Mean by the Term Interpretation in Classical Music - Don Quixote - Stage Fear, How to Deal with Performance Anxiety

What Do People Mean by the Term Interpretation in Classical Music? Part 2

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Do you want to move your audience to tears as you perform? Do you need suggestions for how to interpret your songs? Interpretation is when you put your personal stamp on a song. Today’s interpretation tip can help you craft powerful performances. Click to answer the question, “What do people mean by the term interpretation in classical music?” Estimated reading time 2 minutes.

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Can Someone Explain Roman Numeral Analysis in Layman's Terms for Me - Lego Roman - Tonic vs. Root in Music Theory - What’s the Deal with These i-VII-VI-V and iv-V-VII Chords and Stuff

Can Someone Explain Roman Numeral Analysis in Layman’s Terms for Me? (Part 1)

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“Can someone explain Roman Numeral Analysis in layman’s terms for me?” The Roman numerals you see in music might seem arcane. However, once you get a handle on them, they can really help your understanding of music. Click to have the secrets of music theory explained in simple terms. Estimated reading time 4 minutes.

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