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Music Theory
Friends were asking me what we were using for music theory. A lovely friend had shared her recommendations for music theory books with me. These worked well for my family, and so I have created this post to share what we use with you. Learning music theory supports playing an instrument. This is whether or not you decide to take any exams. A good workbook is a straightforward way to provide a solid understanding of music theory, used for all instruments. We rarely use many workbooks as we are using a Classical / Charlotte Mason approach in our home, but this is one place where it made sense. Learning music…
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Learning to Play the Piano in our Home
Why? ~ Introduction to Music ~ Our Piano ~ Piano for littles ~ Piano apps for a bit older ~ Starter Piano Song Books ~ Further Thoughts ~ Relationships “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” – Plato Like every subject in our homeschool, I think it is important to think about the ‘Why’. For us, it’s not about our child being a concert pianist or being in a band, although that may become their interest in the future. For me, it’s about giving my children the opportunity to be able to make beautiful music and most importantly…
