This composer began composing at age 5 and played for many kings and queens in Europe. He wrote "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" and "Night Music".
Who is Mozart?
100
This piece was written for a series of movies that feature Darth Vadar, Luke Skywalker, Obi Wan.
What is Star Wars?
200
Read the overhead rhythm #2.
What is mississippi maine michigan maine?
200
See overhead #2.
What is G - A - B?
200
This note gets 2 beats and looks like this...
What is the half note?
200
This composer became deaf later in life, so he cut of the legs of his piano to hear the vibrations on the floor. The first 4 notes of his Symphony No. 5 are the most famous notes in history.
Who is Beethoven?
200
This composition is officially called "Twelve Variations on a Theme" but is commonly known by this name...
What is Twinkle Twinkle Little Star?
300
Read the overhead rhythm #3.
What is ta ti-ti- ta-ah?
300
See overhead #3.
What is E - G - B?
300
This note gets 1/2 beat each. We use ti-ti to count a pair of them and they look like this...
What is the eighth note?
300
This composer is famous for his lullaby. Also, his Hungarian Dance is seen on Bugs Bunny cartoons.
Who is Brahms?
300
Be careful! This song might put you to sleep before you answer the question!
What is "Lullaby" by Brahms?
400
Read the overhead rhythm #4.
What is Maine - aine mississippi maine?
400
See overhead #4.
What is F - A - D?
400
This note gets held for four beats and is often seen at the end of a song. It looks like this...
What is the whole note?
400
This Polish composer wrote music for the piano, including his "Minute Waltz" and "Revolutionary Etude".
Who is Chopin?
400
This piano composition should be played in only a minute! The composer is from Poland and lived during the Romantic Era
What is the Minute Waltz?
500
Read the overhead rhythm #5.
What is new jersey (rest) texas maine?
500
See overhead #5.
What is E - F - A - middle C - D?
500
These notes are very fast. We usually say "Mississippi" when we count them. They look like this...
What are sixteenth notes?
500
This composer writes music for movies! He wrote songs for "Jaws", "Indiana Jones", "Harry Potter", and "Star Wars".
Who is John Williams?
500
This piece was written by George Gershwin and is Ms. Gajewski's favorite piece. In Fantasia 2000 it is illustrated with pictures from New York City.