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09-25-2010 Babak Falsafi

A suggested lesson plan for

students of musical instruments:

Simplification of a complicated concrete theme in lieu of a simple abstract theme

There are several classical music pieces with very mind capturing themes which could be ideal to be applied in a lesson plan. These pieces are usually heard on TV, radio or in public venues. Therefore it is easy for the students to connect with and learn them.

Violin:Caprice No.24 by Paganini

Hilary Hahn Paganini Caprice No. 24

Piano: Fur Elise by Beethoven

Fur Elise(Jazz Version)-Beethoven- FAZIL SAY

Guitar:

Asturias by Albeniz

These famous pieces usually require a high level of musical skills but any piece of music, arts, architecture or literature can be simplified for educational or other practical purposes:

Example of Simplified Art Lesson for preschool:

Monet Inspired Art Activity Lesson Objectives

.This preschool art activity is a great way to kick off a famous artist theme.

. It can also be tied to units on other famous artists, nature, the environment, seasons, weather, time of day, or colors.

Example of a famous piece for classic guitar:

Asturias by Issac Albeniz:

Video performance by Internationally known Spanish singer, dancer and classical guitarist Marija Temo

Marija Temo plays Asturias

Simplification of a piece of music:

Technically, Idiomatically,