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Open Stax: Catherine Schmidt Jones: Scott Joplin
Considered the "King Of Ragtime", Scott Joplin is introduced in this informative web page. Learn more about his background and his music.
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Open Stax: Catherine Schmidt Jones: Mexican Music: Three Fun Songs for Children
Provided on this website are three fun traditional Mexican songs for children to sing and enjoy. The songs are The Poll Parrot, To Jerez We Will Go and The Gruel. Printable pdf files of the music and lyrics are available for download.
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Open Stax: Catherine Schmidt Jones: Articulation
In music, notes often times must be articulated in certain ways. This site explains the various common articulations found in most music.
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Open Stax: Catherine Schmidt Jones: Ragtime
An early form of jazz, Ragtime music is discussed in this web site. Touching on its origins to its lasting influence, you will be sure to learn more about it here.
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Open Stax: Catherine Schmidt Jones: Syncopation
Understand what syncopation means by reading about it at this web page. Includes audio examples and written examples that help to make this type of rhythm easier to understand.
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Open Stax: Catherine Schmidt Jones: Trumpets and Cornets
Learn more about the trumpet and cornet at this web page. Provided is a brief history of these brass instruments.
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Open Stax: Catherine Schmidt Jones: An Example Intermediate Horn Home Practice
If you are a French horn player, you may get a good idea of how to practice from this resource. It provides general ideas of what your practice routine should include.
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Open Stax: Catherine Schmidt Jones: Orchestral Instruments
This is a brief introduction to the various instruments on the modern orchestra. It is broken into sections based on the instrument families. Each instrument is briefly defined.
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Open Stax: Catherine Schmidt Jones: Melodic Phrases
Here is an activity that will engage your students into learning about melodic phrases. Included are some suggested listening songs to use for use in the activity.