Literacy: Piano

The Pianist (5 points for Final Exam) Questions: (only refer to the movie!!) 1. How did the life of Polish Jews change after the German occupation?

I have always had a musical talent, and I was over-joyed when my parents decided to sign me up for piano lessons. When I was younger, I just liked playing the songs my teacher assigned me. When I was older, however, I began to see music in a different light. Playing other musicians' songs has given me a glimpse of how other people view the world. When a musician composes a song, a piece of his heart goes into it. When I play their songs, I see a hint of what is in their soul. This has had me reflect on how I view the world. When I play the songs for an audience, they are able to feel a little of what the artist and I are

Whats a piano ? What does it look like ? How does it work ? Well , I have answers to all those questions. You will be learning about the creation of the piano , What does it look like and how it was used . Now read on to answer those questions,. remember them.

I sat and listened to the beautiful yet invigorating song being played on the piano. I reminisced about the future, when I would be able to play such a complex piece of music. Six years later I sat awaiting my turn to perform this piece of music I had so long dreamed about. I felt butterflies dancing in my stomach, but at the same time I felt a sense of peace and contentment. I played this song flawlessly and from that moment on, I knew that I wanted to use my knowledge and talent of playing the piano to change the world for the better. I desired to impact young, aspiring piano students just as the song that impacted my life so long ago. I long to do so by studying music in college and continue to teach piano.

‘The Pianist’ is a cinematic masterpiece by the Polish director Roman Polanski. One of the key ideas that appear throughout much of the film is that of ‘hope being instrumental in our survival’. This idea is portrayed through Wladyslaw Szpilman, a Polish pianist, as he struggles for survival in Warsaw as everybody that he once knew and everything that he once had is lost. The idea of ‘hope being instrumental in our survival’ is worth learning about as it allows the audience to realise the importance of hope in todays society – and to understand how Polanski uses music to symbolise ‘hope’ for Szpilman in the film. Polanski effectively utilises an array of visual and oral text features such as music, dialogue, and lighting to build further

On September 9th I attended my first SWIC Music Faculty Preview Recital at the Schmidt Art Center. The venue for the afternoon recital was held in the gallery room, a room set up for an audience of about 50 music majors. In the front of the hall sat a white grand piano on parquet floors; the walls of the room were adorned with art of varying mediums. Having mucked around on the piano as a child, I sat enthusiastically as a musical amateur in great awe of anyone with talent of the keyboard or gift of music of any kind.

Then Mr.Dangerfield decided to do a performance of The Princess and the Frog. So the afterschool program prepared to do the play. We would be doing the background music. Several weeks later, he decided to give an early preview of some of the music to the whole school. He let the students in higher grades perform. Then I saw an empty piano. I thought, Well, I’ll be in the real show (which turns out later I wouldn’t be in). Why can’t I be in this One? and walked on up to the piano and started playing along. When I did that, everyone was surprised. After we were done, I got a standing ovation. Everyone was happy. Then I went back to regular classes, and I knew that I could play piano. But that was a long while ago. So through all this time, I practiced whenever I could and could remember to. I became excellent at playing by ear. But then, my music died for a little while. Later on, middle school fifth and sixth grade rolled around. We had music class again. Then my brain remembered all the songs, the notes, and the music came back. Sixth Grade rolled on in, and hit me hard with more work, more responsibilities. Yet through this, my musical life survived, thriving on those moments when I could be alone and just play anything on the keyboard. First half of the year, we had Japanese. I hated that class, and couldn’t wait for when we switched to music. Then the halfway point of the year, and I started music. In fifth grade, we used recorders. But now, we used pianos. My main instrument. My music grew even more as we learned more and more on the piano, did more music. Then, as the end of the year started coming in, Ms.Barsamian, the music and drama teacher, decided we would do a little piano recital. She gave us tons of songs to choose from. But there were none that resonated with me, that I enjoyed playing, that I could connect to. And then I remembered. A song I had

Music has always been a large part of my life. Since I was six years old, I would dream of being one of the players in an orchestra to my favorite movie. As I grew older, these dreams started to have a greater impact on me and began to shape the outcome of my life. In fourth grade, I began to play the recorder for my elementary school, and I immediately loved it. I loved playing it, and it helped that the teacher was fun too. But, even though I loved playing the recorder, I knew the instrument I really wanted to play, the flute.

I’ve always looked at different objects and never connected to them. It wasn’t until I had received a keyboard that I realized that an object could become something more valuable then just inanimate. A piano has become this sentimental thing to me. Playing the piano with my mother has formed a strong bond between us. Every time I play the piano, it makes the bond between my mother and I stronger. Playing and listening to the piano is a comforting outlet. The music is relaxing. It also has taught me something new. Learning to play the piano takes time and practice. You have to learn about its functions to understand how it works. A piano is considered a musical instrument. Nothing special to it besides that fact that it

On your way downtown, no matter where you came from or where you are going, you pass something; A piano. The instrument is white and blue, covered from key to leg in paint splatters and bumper stickers until it resembles an incredibly odd work of graffiti. Most stride past, but my friends and I strode through, and into the Downtown Hudson music store. Adorning every wall, was every manner of stringed instruments, even ones I hadn’t the faintest idea existed. From Banjos to Electric Guitars, Mandolas to Baritone Ukuleles, the little shop was a wonderland for a music lover such as myself. The shop owners allowed us to take the forbidden fruit (for we hadn’t the money to pay for them) off the walls, and play. Nestled in the comfort of old leather

When I was six years old i created my own method of writing music in order to get the melodies i created on paper. At the age of seven i began studying piano under Otto Cossel. I played a private concert at the age of ten to get money for my future education. When i was ten years old i began piano lessons with Eduard Marxsen. I turned out to be an amazing

As the first in the family to even play an instrument, playing piano was a challenge for me when I first started in my kindergarten days at six years old. Thought it was tough and not as enjoyable as I liked it to be, playing piano grew on me. It started to be fun and entertaining, so much that I ditched my favorite Lego Knights to play piano when I had the chance. One day I got to see world-class pianist Lang Lang perform. I saw him playing with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. It was truly a spectacle. He was in the front of the stage with a whole orchestra

The piano lesson was an art, it showed me that that there are things more important than money. Also it was cultural and historical film, because it appears to be that it was about the lives of black people around the 1930s. The piano lesson was created by August Wilson and directed by Lloyd Richards, and created in the 1990s. Most of the story happens at the house of Charles, which was where the piano was located and where the ghosts where. The author appears to have transmitted the message well and it was done fantastically.

The cello is truly a spectacular instrument to have survived for hundreds of years and to be steadily gaining popularity in the 21st century. The cello is an exceptionally remarkable and charming instrument, and it possesses a long history, as do its players and composers. The cello is a crucial component of orchestras, string ensembles, and various other performing groups, while still maintaining its position as a powerful solo instrument. Its grand, majestic, commanding tones make the cello one of the most elegant instruments to play and perform, and that is why it hold a position as one of the world’s most liked instruments. Though there are many things that I could go on and on about the cello as I write this paper, I will conduct my attention of a few subjects including; The maker of the instrument, The building of the cello, famous cellist and composers including people such as; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig Von Beethoven, Francesco Alborea , and finally Yo-yo ma. Each of these people are incredible cellist who have have mastered this hard instrument, but some have adapted into making it into making marvelous pieces.

To become a good piano player, one must love music. The love of music can help you truly understand the music you play, so that you can play it well. For example, when you play a piece of music on the piano, not only must you get the notes and the rhythm right, you must also be