The autoharp usually generates interest when I take it some place to play a song. I’ve been fooling around with it for a couple years off and on – self-taught with the help of a really good autoharp player on YouTube. Praise the Lord for a husband that doesn’t mind tuning strings. 
Sunday Song ~ Poor Wayfaring Stranger
March 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sunday Song ~ My Father Planned It All
March 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This is my wooden soprano recorder; it goes wonderful with children’s voices. I started with a plastic recorder in elementary school [like most everyone, I think], but never fully pursued it. I’ve heard great classical musicians with a recorder – and I can’t play like that. I’ve only taught myself enough to play songs with up to 2 accidentals. I have a wooden alto recorder, but haven’t take the time to become proficient on it.
Sunday Song ~ Sing Hosanna
March 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It was easy for me to pick up and play a melodica because I read piano music very easily. I first played one in 2006 and got my own shortly after that. It is a fun, portable instrument. The main down side is that it is untunable; that’s also why I don’t usually play chords on it.
I found great words [by John Peterson] to this song – instead of “Give me oil in my lamp” – and my children & their friends sing it in nursing homes. It’s so fun to have everyone join with them on the chorus.
Sunday Song ~ Jesus Is Coming Again
March 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
My piano teacher gave me this music arrangement when I was in high school and I still love it. Lots of small quick movements that are easier for my hands than big octaves. I pull it out periodically and play it for an offertory or prelude.
Classical Music Doesn’t Have to be Boring
April 3, 2009 By 2 Comments
We really enjoy Andre Rieu. I figured that out when I counted that we have 7 of his DVDs
His orchestra likes to cut up and do funny things. In this clip the clarinet player gets “stuck.”
Do you listen to classical music?
I would love to have a recommendation for a boys choir that has a DVD. Anyone?
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