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Kojo no Tsuki
by Note Knacks MusicRentaro Taki’s “Kojo no Tsuki” has an interesting story. It was written as a music lesson for students, but made it all the way to the big stage as both Thelonius Monk and The Scorpions recorded a cover of the song. It was originally an instrumental piece, but Bansu Doï added lyrics later on. No […]
The Search for Rentaro Taki
by Note Knacks MusicIf you research Japanese composer Rentaro Taki, you would find very little. Yet this man’s folk song “Kojo no Tsuki” is so popular in Japanese culture that is was recorded by both Thelonius Monk and The Scorpions. All I was able to find on this young composer was in Wikipedia which is not necessarily the […]
10 Facts About The Recorder You May Not Know!
by Note Knacks MusicThe recorder is the perfect instrument to introduce to students in 3rd or 4th grade. They are lightweight, simple to learn and fun to play. …..and teacher friendly ~ you can take off the mouth piece if a student insists on blowing inappropriately while allowing them to still practice their fingerings!! I have always enjoyed […]
Summer is ALMOST gone….5 Ways To Enjoy It!
by Note Knacks MusicThese days, time is in such short supply! I am always thinking about how to be more efficient and get more done. As a result, I love to read about how others tackle this issue! There is an author that has devoted whole books to this very subject: Laura Vanderkam. She is known for such […]
Carmina Burana Short and Long Lesson
by Note Knacks MusicCarmina Burana by Carl Orff is the perfect piece to listen for short and long sounds. I love the sharp rhythm patterns that start in measure 5 and repeat throughout the first couple of minutes. It is highlighted in this YouTube video (complete with sound and score!): CLICK HERE. So what can you do with it in a […]
Teaching Tools We Love!
by Note Knacks MusicWhen one thinks of Orff Schulwerk, two major instrument groups come to mind: xylophones and recorders! Both are “instrumental” in teaching with this method! Here are some tools worth checking out! [jbox color=”white” title=”Aulos 3 Piece Student Soprano Recorder”]$4.99 This recorder has the great quality of an Aulos for less money! We can’t believe how easy it […]