So 5th graders, how are you feeling about this "distance learning" thing for school and staying home? Are you getting outside for some exercise? If you are reading this,
I guess you found my Lamping music website. Please send me an email or put a comment at the bottom of this post so I know you are out there! Thank you to those
who have already reached out, but I need to hear from more of you!
I guess you found my Lamping music website. Please send me an email or put a comment at the bottom of this post so I know you are out there! Thank you to those
who have already reached out, but I need to hear from more of you!
Changing Sound - Wynton Marsalis at the Kennedy Center
Instruments are so versatile. They can play high, low, loud, soft, quick, slow, and so much more. Did you know that you can put things into or next to the instrument to change the sound? Sometimes with brass instruments we use a device called a "mute" to change the sound coming out of the instrument. I bet you've heard these sounds before but watch the video below to see how they work.
The video above showed you about a lot of different types of mute and gave you examples of how they sounded. Below you'd find a video of a very famous musician named Wynton Marsalis playing at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.
He's an amazing trumpet player and very well known. See how he uses a mute
with a song called "Hope."
He's an amazing trumpet player and very well known. See how he uses a mute
with a song called "Hope."
So how would you describe what a mute does to the sound of a trumpet? What are some of the differences between the original sound and the muted sound?
Please leave a comment below.
Please leave a comment below.
"Easy" Ukulele Songs
I know some of you do have access to a uke at home. These two songs will challenge you a little as there are a couple of chords we hadn't had a chance learn yet. But not to worry, you probably have a little more time to practice! If you don't have a ukulele at your disposal, you can always SING along!