Themes To Remember Vol. 1, Classical Magic

[2010BEBES]

waterdreamer,

I bought Themes to Remember 1 and Beethovens Wig because the information I received in this site a year ago and my grandson (2.5 years at that time) really like it. When my husband tried to change the music he said 'Papapa deja' (leave that music, dont change) even before he talk much.
He likes can can, beethovens wig (5th), Surprise, William Tell.
He was too small to follow the book but I mention the title and composer.

I left it for a while bit will resume with the book and following kizudos suggestions

.... show him the picture and highlight a few things that I had read (to myself) earlier.  Ie.  "We're going to listen to Vivaldi's concerto.  He liked to play the violin. (I may show him a picture of a violin at this point - from the free Brillkids flashcards). He also liked to teach other people about music so he became a teacher at a girls school.  This concerto is about the season spring - see the picture?"  (and then we highlight some things we see in the drawing).  Then I play the version with words and then without.  Sometimes I'll repeat the two songs, but only very, very rarely do I do a second song/composer.  Only one composer/one song per sitting.

[waterdreamer]

2010BEBES, that is so cute! My son doesn't like it when I change this CD too!

[2010BEBES]

You know how you've heard a song a million times and you don't have any idea who composed it?  You KNOW the tune.  You recognize it because you've heard it so many times...
... You'll be surprised at how much you will learn, never mind your son, Waterdreamer!

I totally agree with this. I have never been a classical music fan but I like music. I used to play accordion in elementary. I think this was an excellent adquisition not only for my grandson but for me. I am starting to recognize and appreciate more the classics.
... and also have a nice time with the lyrics (especially in Beethovens Wig).

[kizudo]

Thanks!  You're both inspiring me to start up the music again! 

Side note:  A few months ago I bought the Suzuki Violin CD and only played it on two different occasions when I brought out my son's balance beam.  The other day I put the CD on and he ran to where we keep the beam stuff and yelled "bawance beam time!"  My  Pavlov experience

[heyblue41]

I know its been awhile but the website I have book marked for this site says
http://www.themes-to-remember.com/6YearSchedule.html
Hope this helps!

[nhockaday]

Thank you so much! You're awesome.

[waterdreamer]

I know its been awhile but the website I have book marked for this site says
http://www.themes-to-remember.com/6YearSchedule.html
Hope this helps!

Thank you so much!!! That is so perfect karma to you!
I've been fighting trying to figure out how to teach this program.

[kizudo]

HeyBlue!

Thank  you!  You have made a very valuable posting!  Thank you, Thank you, thank you!

[2010BEBES]

Excelent contribution HeyBlue41,
I had no idea of time frame for showing each piece and the level of difficulty.
It will certainly help me a lot. I already pass it to word.

Karma to you for the link and to waterdreamer for opening this thread.

[tatianna]

hi everyone i have a few questions about this music program

what's the difference between this and Beethoven's Wig or are they the same thing?

also as there are so many things on my wish list how would you rate it over all?

and finally do you think adding words to the music keeps the child from being able to enjoy the music on its own?

i play a cd of music from one composer every day for a week (this week it's Bach)
i tell her the name of the composer but don't make a big deal about it
we have been doing this off and on for two years
sometime she will pick out a composer on the radio without being ask (she has done this maybe 4 times)
do you think this program will help or will it get her interested in the words only?
thank so much
tatianna

[tatianna]

one last question if i may
how long is the cd?
i really want to get it but it seems a little high at $30 with out shipping   

[waterdreamer]

It's a must in our home. It comes with a textbook that has a write up about the composers and all the words to the songs. They first play the piece without words. Then they announce who it is and play it with the words. Now my son announces who it is when only the piece without the words comes on, using the composers full name.
Worth every penny in my book.
It has 80 tracks so 40 pieces. There not whole piece piece thought

[kizudo]

hi everyone i have a few questions about this music program
what's the difference between this and Beethoven's Wig or are they the same thing?
also as there are so many things on my wish list how would you rate it over all?
and finally do you think adding words to the music keeps the child from being able to enjoy the music on its own?
do you think this program will help or will it get her interested in the words only?
thank so much
tatianna

Hi Tatianna,
In answer to your questions:
1. What I can see is the difference is that BW has silly lyrics that are tonnes of fun for your child, CM's lyrics are not necessarily fun or funny...they aren't particularly exciting lyrics BUT they do reflect the composer's interpretation of their own music and/or incorporate the title, composer's name an other pertinent information about the style of music. 

2.I'd give it a high rating.  It's a very good tool that will likely teach you as well!

3 & 4. I honestly think that the words add to the experience.  It will help your child to remember facts about the composer, instruments and style.

The textbook is not a pretty book.  It does have pencil drawings but they're not particularly pleasing or interesting to look at, however, it gives you LOTS of information and it's laid out very well.  It's easy to read and to teach from.

[nhockaday]

I agree with what Kizudo said. I am very happy with it and I think the lyrics are a good thing. They really help you remember the piece b/c the composer is named in every one.

[tatianna]

thanks for the replies
i will definitely be getting this
sadly i will have to wait till next month as i already spent my school money on a Latin program 
oh well
karma to all of you 

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