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For the last post this week of Star Wars week, I thought we’d have some fun. What is your Star Wars name? Mine, since my first name is Craig, would be Jar Jar (UGH!) and the 3rd letter of my last name is R, would be Solo (YAY!) So, Jar Jar Solo Have fun! Comment…
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I’m a church musician. So, I know what Kyrie Eleison means. It means “Lord, have mercy”. Christe Eleison means “Christ, have mercy”. So, here’s a creative twist on it….using Star Wars.
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Today, we’re going to have some fun. I’ve got two things for you. One, a meme and the other a video. So, there you have it. Hopefully a smile and a little rock. Check back later for another post!
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Rhythm is all around us! Whether it’s inside our houses, in our cars, or even….in music we listen to! Here’s a video to practice clapping along to the rhythms in songs! Try it and video yourself doing it! Email it to me at harmannymusiceducation@gmail.com!
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Have you ever tried playing a melodica? I haven’t, but I’d so love to! It’s a combination of a wind instrument and a piano! You have to blow air into it, and press the keys down. Talk about work! Well, these guys, the Melodica Men are awesome. Here’s their Star Wars medley, and go check…
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A leitmotif is a German word that deals with a musical theme for a character. You see this in play in many movies, or in the musical composition, “Peter and the Wolf”. Each character has their own theme, or Leitmotif. SO DOES STAR WARS! We all know the Imperial March, also known as “Darth Vader’s…
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This week, I’m focusing in on Star Wars related fun and material. I love The Piano Guys. They’re so fun and creative not only in their arrangements, but also in their videos. So, here’s their take on Star Wars! Enjoy!
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Music has a form and a structure to it. Many songs that we hear on the radio, no matter what the style, is typically a verse/chorus/bridge structure. You may have multiple verses, and multiple repeats of the chorus, but it can be easily be broken down into smaller chunks. This video breaks down the Cantina…
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Star Wars has such an amazing soundtrack. Much of my posts this week (because it’s May the 4th!) will be relating to the soundtrack….because I’m a musician and I love the movies and the music. This video is from the Brevard Symphony Orchestra and it’s awesome!! Check it out!! And check back for more posts…
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Caring for yourself is not selfish. This episode deals with how we as church music ministers care for ourselves so that we can care for others around us. It’s important and essential.