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Born in the USA by Bruce Springsteen
Born in the USA is the 7th album by American recording artist Bruce Springsteen and was released on June 4th 1984. He has had 21 albums and a career spanning six decades. The genre, or type of music, of this song is Rock and roll ; heartland rock ; pop. Official Video Download the Guitar Worksheet This piece will benefit from a capo on the second fret. Download the chords and TAB for this song from Ultimate Guitar or purchase a copy from Sheet Music Direct . Level 1
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505 by Arctic Monkeys
505 was released in April 2007 by Arctic Monkeys. Written by front man Alex Turner and produced by James Ford and Mike Crossey, Turner has sited this song as Arctic Monkeys' first proper love song, written about him meeting his former girlfriend. It is debated as to what 505 actually is. Some theorise that 505 is the hotel room he went to visit his girlfriend in. Another theory is that 505 is a reference to the bus route in Sheffield (where the band are from).Others argue the
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Just the Two of Us
Released in 1981 this classic tune was written by Bill Withers, William Salter, and Ralph MacDonald, and recorded by Grover Washington Jr. with Bill Withers on vocals The track features a Fender Rhodes electric piano in the introduction and throughout. The style, or genre, is R&B and it won a Grammy for the best R&B song. According to Wikipedia Will Smith released a single in 1997 which samples and incorporates lyrics from the original. Instead of love between a couple, "Just
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G Major Scale
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.
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June MusiKIDS Blended Challenge
5 Gems Each Month Blended Challenge February: Valentines Day March: Spring April: Earth Day May: Garden Life June: Summer July: Children's Art August: Holiday September: Back to School October: Autumn November: Keeping Warm December: Christmas January: Winter This challenge involves three parts. The 'online section' is a quiz (or quest) available in our online course section. It is free to join and a fun way to improve online skills. Gem cards are awarded at t
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May MusiKIDS Blended Challenge
5 Gems Each Month Blended Challenge February: Valentines Day March: Spring April: Earth Day May: Garden Life June: Summer July: Children's Art August: Holiday September: Back to School October: Autumn November: Keeping Warm December: Christmas January: Winter This challenge involves three parts. The 'online section' is a quiz (or quest) available in our online course section. It is free to join and a fun way to improve online skills. Gem cards are awarded at th
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April MusiKIDS Blended Challenge
5 Gems Each Month Blended Challenge February: Valentines Day March: Spring April: Earth Day May: Garden Life June: Summer July: Children's Art August: Holiday September: Back to School October: Autumn November: Keeping Warm December: Christmas January: Winter This challenge involves three parts. The 'online section' is a quiz (or quest) available in our online course section. It is free to join and a fun way to improve online skills. Gem cards are awarded at the
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March MusiKIDS Blended Challenge
5 Gems Each Month Blended Challenge February: Valentines Day March: Spring April: Earth Day May: Garden Life June: Summer July: Children's Art August: Holiday September: Back to School October: Autumn November: Keeping Warm December: Christmas January: Winter This challenge involves three parts. The 'online section' is a quiz (or quest) available in our online course section. It is free to join and a fun way to improve online skills. Gem cards are awarded at the
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February MusiKIDS Blended Challenge
5 Gems Each Month Blended Challenge February: Valentines Day March: Spring April: Earth Day May: Garden Life June: Summer July: Children's Art August: Holiday September: Back to School October: Autumn November: Keeping Warm December: Christmas January: Winter This challenge involves three parts. The 'online section' is a quiz (or quest) available in our online course section. It is free to join and a fun way to improve online skills. Gem cards are awarded at the
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How Do I Earn Gems in 2023?
After your music lesson exchange your gem cards for colourful gems with the representative of the Dragon Hoard Bank. Gems are banked once a month. Digi-gems (banked gems) can be used online or instore by arrangement. Practise Gem Your minimum practice time is on your practice log by your tutor. This total will change as your standard increases. Remember its not just on your practise log, it should show in your lesson work too. See handbook for extra practice carried forward
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January MusiKIDS Blended Challenge
5 Gems Each Month Blended Challenge February: Valentines Day March: Spring April: Earth Day May: Garden Life June: Summer July: Children's Art August: Holiday September: Back to School October: Autumn November: Keeping Warm December: Christmas January: Winter This challenge involves three parts. The 'online section' is a quiz (or quest) available in our online course section. It is free to join and a fun way to improve online skills. Gem cards are awarded at the e
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Little Talks by Of Monsters and Men
"Little Talks" is the debut single by Icelandic indie folk/indie pop rock band Of Monsters and Men. The song was released as the lead single from their debut studio album, My Head Is an Animal (2011). Download the lyrics and chords from Ultimate Guitar. Downloads Strumming Pattern Need Help? Book a lesson with an Academy teacher https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Talks https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/of-monsters-and-men/little-talks-chords-1046763
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Eleanor Rigby-The Beatles
John and Paul respond to an invitation which finds them attending a fete at St Peter’s Church, Woolton. The date is July 6th, 1957 and a band is playing called The Quarrymen. Paul knew the churchyard and would often sunbathe. In this churchyard there is a gravestone for Eleanor Rigby. (Kemp, 2021) (Beatles Liverpool and More, 2018) Later that day the young Paul would meet a seventeen year old called John. The bands live set was recorded on a reel to reel recorder by Bob. In 1
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Slipping Through My Fingers by ABBA
Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson wrote 'Slipping Through My Fingers' in 1981, it was recorded by Swedish pop group ABBA for their album The Visitors with Agnetha Fältskog singing the lead vocal. The lyrics tell of a mothers acknowledgement of how quickly her daughter has grown up and the lack of time they spent together (Wikipedia, 2022). The song was used in the film 'Mamma Mia!' which was released in 2008 by Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried (open.spotify.com, 2008). Björn
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