Are you familiar with the classical music?

@youless (112123)
Guangzhou, China
November 28, 2008 1:01am CST
I am not familiar with it. Since my son has some piano classes, so he knows it more than me. One day he listened to a classical song which was played by our neighbor, and he liked it. Then I downloaded two pieces of classical music for him to enjoy If you know any good classical music, please share with me so that I can pass it to my son
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@daijean11 (211)
• Philippines
30 Nov 08
it's a good thing that your son attends piano classes..he would really thank you for that when he grows up.. ..anyway, i only know few classical musics(since my parents didn't enroll me to a music school..T_T). the classical music that i enjoy listening the most is swan lake(but since you have downloaded it, i will suggest another piece).. i would suggest "moonlight sonata" 'cause it's very calming(though creepy if you have watched 'the phone') plus it would be good for a beginner 'cause it is very easy to learn..i even learned how to play it by just watching a video in youtube..and also try "fur elise", it's also easy to learn..
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@youless (112123)
• Guangzhou, China
1 Dec 08
Perhaps one day when you will your own child, you will let him/her join the music classes
• Philippines
1 Dec 08
yes, i definitely will enroll him/her to a music school even if he/she don't like it..LOL
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@subha12 (18441)
• India
28 Nov 08
yes we are very much familiar. actually I am from India and this country is the birthplace for classical music. you may be speaking about classical music of your country. But in india there are various types of them.
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@youless (112123)
• Guangzhou, China
28 Nov 08
I know Indian music is very cheerful
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@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
28 Nov 08
I have so classical music cd's at home... and i love Swan Lake by Tchaicovsky... when your son hear's the music in that collection... they will be quite familiar... because some of the cartoons use that as background music... try searching for it... i am sure he will love Swan Lake...
@youless (112123)
• Guangzhou, China
28 Nov 08
Swan Lake is quite popular. This is one of few classical music I know. I downloaded it already
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@NonaSaile (924)
• Philippines
28 Nov 08
Hi! It's wonderful that you have enrolled your son in piano classes and that he enjoys it too! I would like to suggest to you a site that features all the great classical music, plus it also provides information on all the classical masters. The site is www.classicalarchives.com where you can either be a free user (with limited use in the site) or a paying subscriber at a fee which I think is reasonable enough. There are other sites that cater to the classics, but this one is my favorite. Happy mylotting!
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@youless (112123)
• Guangzhou, China
28 Nov 08
In fact I don't expect him to be Lang Lang. I just hope he will find something interesting in music and learn how to appreciate it.
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@jazel_juan (15747)
• Philippines
28 Nov 08
Classical music, do you mean songs by beethoven? mozart? i guess those are the ones played by those who plays the piano..try looking it up the net
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@youless (112123)
• Guangzhou, China
28 Nov 08
Yes, they are the classical music I mentioned.
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• China
28 Nov 08
I' m not familiar with classical music,in the past ,I like listenning pop music. now,it seems that the classical music is more suitable for me to relax myself. the classical music I like most is butterfly love ,it is played by violin.
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@youless (112123)
• Guangzhou, China
28 Nov 08
I will try to find it via the net.
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@cheongyc (5072)
• Malaysia
28 Nov 08
Well I am not familiar with classical song as well. Therefore, I couldn't help you much with it. But I like to listen to them. My mum used to play some famous classical music before I sleep when I was a kid. That time it's still using cassette, which could hardly be seen nowadays. So, I listened to some classical music during childhood, but I have no idea the name of the song, or its composers.
@cheongyc (5072)
• Malaysia
29 Nov 08
Ha, I think you might be right. I am not boastful, but my friends told me that I am above average among them. But a smarter child is usually naughtier than others. I used to be mischievous than other kids when I was in school. I never committed any serious wrong doing, but just being playful. But I am still doing good in my academics. So, listening to classical music can make kid become smarter. I remembered my tuition teacher told us that too. One of the top students in my secondary school, also one of my class mates, like to listen classical music too. So, I think it might be accurate.
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@youless (112123)
• Guangzhou, China
29 Nov 08
Your mom has the talent. I've heard that children listen to more classical music will become smarter. I think you are the good example
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• United States
14 Dec 08
Your son likes piano? Look for the works of Chopin and the Beethoven Piano Sonatas. Both composers wrote some of the best pieces for the piano.It is so great that your son like classical music.
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• United States
17 Dec 08
Beethoven , Mozart, and Bach are the best composers to star with. They wrote for both piano and orchestra. He will like their music.
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@youless (112123)
• Guangzhou, China
14 Dec 08
I am not quite sure whether my son likes piano or not. I just hope he will create more interests
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@munhozmib (3837)
• Sao Paulo, Brazil
1 Dec 08
Hello, youless! I am not very familiar with classical music. Though I have music classes, and sometimes I have to study one or two pieces of classical music. Usually, the names of them are in Portuguese, making it hard to figure out what would they be called in English. But here, if you want some good pieces of classical music, try downloading the following songs. They are pretty beautiful. Some of them are pretty famous: - Fur Elise, by Beethoven - Greensleeves, just search it and you will find, no need for the artist name (I don't know his name) - Study in B Minor, by Fernando Sor (This one is pretty beautiful) - Sound of Bells - Romances de Amor Try searching for them in Youtube first, so you will get a preview and get more information about the artist and where to download it. Respectfully, Munhozmib.
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@youless (112123)
• Guangzhou, China
1 Dec 08
No wonder the classical music names seem to be so complicated.
@williamjisir (22819)
• China
30 Nov 08
Good evening, youless. It is a good start for your son to start to learn classical music at a young age. I am sure that he will be a great musician some day. By the way, I am not familiar with the classical music, but I love to listen to music. Good time, youless.
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@youless (112123)
• Guangzhou, China
1 Dec 08
I don't think he will be another Lang Lang. But at least one day he has one more interest, I hope.
@cortney09 (1345)
• United States
30 Nov 08
I am not really familiar with classical music. I enjoy it sometimes, but wouldn't know the name of a song or the composer, if you asked me. so, I can't give you any ideas as to some songs. I am sure you will get some answers to to your question from others.
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@youless (112123)
• Guangzhou, China
1 Dec 08
That's alright. I still appreciate to your response
@lynettebyc (2416)
• China
1 Dec 08
I am not either. You son's still young i guess, how old is he? It's good to learn some musical instruments, i haven't learn one, it's a big pity in my life. But don't press him too much, he still needs to enjoy the beautiful childhood.
@youless (112123)
• Guangzhou, China
1 Dec 08
My son will be 4.5 years old in this month.
• United States
15 Dec 08
Is there a specific type you are looking for? I think Tchaikovsky is always a good choice. And usually easy to find as well.
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@youless (112123)
• Guangzhou, China
15 Dec 08
OK, I try to find this music
@Fafner (68)
• United States
2 Dec 08
The genre of "Classical music" encompasses a wide variety of forms and styles. There have already been some good suggestions in this discussion. Some pieces I recommend: Beethoven: Piano Concerto No 2. This is orchestra and piano Bach: Brandenburg Concertos. These would be classified as Baroque. They are performed by an orchestra, and usually a harpsichord rather than a piano Hummel: Piano Trio in E flat. This is strings and piano. It is one of my personal favorites. Happy searching.
@youless (112123)
• Guangzhou, China
2 Dec 08
Thanks for telling me these classical music pieces
@suspenseful (40193)
• Canada
28 Nov 08
Try Handel's Messiah, Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, Bach's Brandenberg Concerto,Air from Suite No. 3, Sheep May Safely Graze, Jesu's Joy of Man Desiring, Mozart, Eine Kleine Nacht Musik, Pachibeli's Kanon in D. Those are my favorites and they are quite popular, especially the Kanon in D.
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@youless (112123)
• Guangzhou, China
1 Dec 08
It sounds like that you are very familiar with the classical music. I only know the author's names
@skysuccess (8858)
• Singapore
28 Nov 08
youless, I think most of the collections from Richard Clayderman, Jim Brickman and Yanni would be pleasant and sufficient for your son (I hope). You may search it from Baidu the local search engine at your end. Hope you will like them too in the process. Have a nice time with the music.
@youless (112123)
• Guangzhou, China
28 Nov 08
You are right. Actually one classical piano music is from Richard Clayderman
@underdogtoo (9579)
• Philippines
28 Nov 08
I like Classical Music and even the earlier ones like the Renaissance and Baroque music by Palestrina and Bach. My favorite classical composer is Beethoven with Mozart and Hayden coming close behind. Cheers!!
@youless (112123)
• Guangzhou, China
1 Dec 08
I've heard that children will become smarter when they often listen to Mozart's music
@beki710 (949)
28 Nov 08
I'm trying to think of some good piano ones that your son may be interested in! I have quite a bit of piano music but not loads, it's more orchestral pieces, I like to relax to classical music! Claire de Lune by Debussy is lovely gentle piece of piano music. It's on youtube here: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=sKIs-1IoaZQ My favourite piece of piano music is called the heart asks pleasure first by Micheal Nyman. The link to that piece on youtube is here: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=0dPS-EHI-FE I would love to know what you think! (and I hope the links work if they don't you can serach on youtube to hear them)
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@youless (112123)
• Guangzhou, China
1 Dec 08
Thanks a lot for your links and I will check them out
@eshwarik (180)
• United States
28 Nov 08
I know Indian classical music, classical music helps to relieve stress, helps kids to sleep well. Knowledge of classical music is the best that I can ever think off.
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@youless (112123)
• Guangzhou, China
1 Dec 08
I think every country has its own classical music