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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.

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What Are Some Elegant Examples of Polyphony?

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Are you confused about what polyphony is? Do you want to know how to write counterpoint? Elegant can mean tasteful, but it can also mean well-designed, which these example pieces are. Counterpoint and polyphony appear in arrangements in many different styles and will enhance your writing skills no matter what type of music you write. Keep reading “What Are Some Elegant Examples of Polyphony” to learn what it is and how it works. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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What’s the Basic Difference Between Drop D vs Open D Tuning?

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“What’s the basic difference between Drop D vs Open D tuning?” Both are popular alternate guitar tunings. However, which string notes you alter, and how you play them once you’re done, will give them very different sounds. As a bonus, I’ve also added sections on Double Drop D and DADFAD tuning. Keep reading to learn what they are, and how you play them. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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Singing Beethoven’s Beautiful Ode to Joy

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Are you looking for the beautiful song “Ode to Joy?” In this post, you’ll get the essentials: 1) a sing-along video of the song, 2) a popular version of the lyrics in English, 3) and sheet music with easy-to-read shape notes and a sing along soundtrack. Keep reading “Singing Beethoven’s Beautiful Ode to Joy” to learn more. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.

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Explore Bach’s Epic Orchestral Music in Less Than Four Minutes

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Would you like to explore Johann Sebastian Bach’s instrumental music but don’t have a lot of time to spend doing it? Bach is one of the most celebrated composers in classical music. He’s best known for writing delightfully complex polyphonic music. Keep reading to explore Bach’s epic orchestral music in less than four minutes. Estimated reading time 3 minutes.

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How Easy Is it to Teach a Down Syndrome Child an Instrument?

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Do you need advice on how to teach a music student with Down syndrome? Teaching a Down syndrome (DS) kid an instrument can be a special, heartwarming experience. However, to be truly effective, you need to have effective teaching methods. Keep reading “How Easy Is it to Teach a Down Syndrome Child an Instrument?” to learn how to be effective. Estimated reading time 4 minutes.

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What Is an Adverb? Learn About Amazing, Adaptable Adverbs

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Do you want to know how adverbs work? They are amazingly versatile words that can impact many parts of speech within a sentence. It’s critical that writers, songwriters, and poets know how to use them. Keep reading “What Is an Adverb? Learn About Amazing, Adaptable Adverbs” to find out what they are and how they work. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.

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Discover Early Music Via Beautiful Medieval Gregorian Chants

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Do you want to know more about medieval chant? Gregorian chants are essentially medieval church songs that have a mysterious yet serene quality to them. Also, they played a pivotal role in developing modern musical notation. Keep reading to discover early music via beautiful medieval Gregorian chants. Estimated reading time 2 minutes.

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