English Country Gardens: A Timeless Melody and the Enduring Legacy of Folk Music The gentle lilt and cheerful melody of "English Country Gardens" conjures images of blooming roses, buzzing bees, and idyllic summer days.

As musicians, we often talk about the importance of practice, but what does that really mean? One of the most fundamental skills for any musician is the ability to read music fluently.

"Au clair de la lune" is a beloved traditional French children's song, often translated as "By the light of the moon" or "In the moonlight." The straightforward lyrics narrate the tale of a man named Lubin, who requests a quill from his neighbor Pierrot to write a letter because his candle has extinguished. Pierrot, comfortably in bed, suggests that Lubin ask the neighbor instead.

"Morning" is one of the most famous pieces by the Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg (1843-1907). It is part of his incidental music for Henrik Ibsen's play Peer Gynt, first performed in 1876. The music is played during Act IV, Scene 1, as the sun rises over the desert in North Africa.

Eleven-year-old Charlotte-Rose Scowcroft is making waves in the world of young composers. A student at Stalybridge Music Academy since the age of four, Charlotte-Rose is not only a talented multi-instrumentalist but also a budding composer creating music specifically for young learners. 

There are twelve skills to master in Level Two of the Achieve Zone on piano. This blog focuses on ‘Row Seven’ where the focus is to be able

"Ever heard a song so catchy it could make even Queen Victoria kick up her heels? That's "Knees Up Mother Brown" for you..."

Instead of playing other people's music, I enjoy playing and writing my own. Working through the Tom Gates books and music theory with Chris has inspired me to compose. I really enjoyed composing my other songs and wanted to make another fun song with a different melody. I want to share my love for making music.

Morris dancing is a British folk dance. It, traditionally, features a group of men dancing wearing white clothes with bells fastened around their legs, as shown below.  Morris dancers often were hats bedecked with ribbons, flowers and streamers. You can also see pheasant feathers in some areas. 

A key signature is the sharp signs next to the clef. In this case we have a B flat . If you need help here please see the key signatures blog. The tonic triad is the 1st , 3rd and 5th note of the scale. When there is no key signature this triad requires no additional accidental as there is no B.

A key signature is the sharp sign next to the clef. The tonic triad is the 1st , 3rd and 5th note of the scale. When there is no key signature this triad does not need an accidental as there is no F in the triad to raise by a semitone.

Free worksheets to go with the social media postings on G major. Question Write a scale to the given rhythm and add semitone brackets. Remember to add a key signature if required.

Oh When the Saints is a level 2 performance piece, part number TQP.L2.CLCG.P11. This piece is used at the start of the level 2 programme...

Air from Piano Sonata Number 11 by Mozart is a level 2 performance piece, part number TQP.L2.CLCG.P18. This piece can be used when a...