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Issue 35: Aesop’s Fables

Many schools are studying Ancient Greeks this term, as a link to the Olympic Games. I have always found this a fairly tricky topic to follow in music, but it ocurred to me that Aesop’s fables might prove a useful … Continue reading

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Issue 34: Olympic Practising

The athletes competing at the Olympics will have got there through spending hours and hours working on the different elements of their sport. In one way, playing an instrument is exactly the same as learning as sport. It is about … Continue reading

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Issue 33: Music in 5/4 time

With the Olympic Games looming large in my planning for the Summer Term’s lessons, my thoughts have turned to all things involving “5” for inspiration. So, to start off, here are some suggestions for music to listen to, which all … Continue reading

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