Classical music’s calming effects are widely known and well-studied. Listening to classical music has been proven to enhance relaxation by increasing dopamine production and decreasing the production of stress releasing hormones. It’s no wonder why parents often play classical music for their children during bedtime or quiet time. However, if you head to the store […]
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Check out the pieces below written by some very creative conductors and the weird “instruments” they chose to include. If you’d like to hear a playlist of music featuring unique instruments, we have two of them! Here and here. Find a full list of audio playlists, organized by mood and activity, here. Check out the
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We’ve put together some great tunes you can play as a festive backdrop to your 4th of July celebrations! On this list, here are some orchestra pops classics (hey 1812 Overture!) as well as some tributes to America’s cultural heritage (West Side Story has amazing music). So pull out your picnic blankets and sunscreen and get ready for some musical fireworks.
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Time to get silly with your family with this fun playlist! This music provides great inspiration for creative dance parties, outdoor family fun, or an upbeat game night. So put on your dancing shoes and let the laughs ensue! For more playlists, check out our online library of themed playlists here. Pytor Ilych Tchaikovsky – The Nutcracker: VII-
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Explore the outdoors with this Spotify playlist. Hear the sounds of animals, of sun-spotted forests, of running brooks, and more. Read on to find out more! Camille Saint-Saens – Carnival of the Animals: L’Elephant Carnival of the Animals is a great piece of music for kids because it’s so easy to hear how the music relates to the animals in the
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Looking for classical music for your rush-hour commute – or for a road trip with the family? We’ve got you covered. One of the biggest challenges about listening to classical music in the car is that it can be so hard to hear the quiet sections (and then when you turn it up to hear
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Program Music Spotify Playlist From the Activity Guide: No-Prep Musical Exploration For activities to go along with this playlist, go to Activity Guide: No-Prep Musical Exploration Find more Spotify playlists here.
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Science-Inspired Music Spotify Playlist From the Activity Guide: STEAM for All Ages For activities to go along with this playlist, go to Activity Guide: STEAM for All Ages Find more Spotify playlists here.
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String Music Spotify Playlist From the Activity Guide: All About the Instruments – String and Woodwind Families For activities to go along with this playlist, go to Activity Guide: All About the Instruments – String and Woodwind Families Find more Spotify playlists here.
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Percussion Music Spotify Playlist From the Activity Guide: All About the Instruments – Brass and Percussion Families Get ready to really jam with these (mostly) fast and loud pieces of music. For activities to go along with this playlist, go to Activity Guide: All About the Instruments – Brass and Percussion Families Find more Spotify playlists
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Brass Music Spotify Playlist From the Activity Guide: All About the Instruments – Brass and Percussion Families Get ready to really jam with these (mostly) fast and loud pieces of music. For activities to go along with this playlist, go to Activity Guide: All About the Instruments – Brass and Percussion Families Find more Spotify playlists
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Mozart Madness Spotify Playlist From the Activity Guide: Pick the Parts – Mozart Edition Rondo alla Turca is only one of more than 600 pieces that Mozart wrote in his lifetime! Check out some of his other music in this all-Mozart playlist. For activities to go along with this playlist, go to Activity Guide: Pick the Parts
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