Chapter 1 · Playlist
Watch the full “Music for the Developing Brain Chapter 1” YouTube playlist here.
Kid Singer Celine Tam ALL Auditions & Performances On America’s Got Talent
4-Year-Old Boy Plays Piano Better Than Any Master by The Unknown World
All of Roberta Battaglia Performances – America’s Got Talent 2020 + Finals with Judge Comments
3rd grader shows off powerful rendition of the national anthem GMA Digital
Chapter 2 · Playlist
Watch the full “Music for the Developing Brain Chapter 2” YouTube playlist here.
Music for Moving
Mozart - Rondo Alla Turca (Turkish March) by Rousseau
This particular performance showcases the classical style with clear melody lines that float over the supporting harmony, always in balance.
J. S. Bach – Harpsichord Concertos by bachlokillo
Bach: The Well Tempered Clavier – Book 2 (Scrolling) by gerubach
C.P.E. Bach / Symphony in E minor, Wq. 178 (H. 653)
Johannes Brahms – 21 Hungarian dances Full by zjanaz
Music in the background:
Guillaume de Machaut (c. 1300-1377) (GHEE yohm duh MASH oh)
Guilaume de Machaut “Je vivroie liement/Liement me deport” by sh4m69
Machaut: Felix Virgo – motet a 4 by pratum musicum
Guillaume de Machaut – La Messe de Nostre Dame by mondayevening concert
Josquin Des Prez (zhus KAN duh pray) (1450-1521)
Stile Antico – Josquin Des Prez: Ave Maria, Virgo Serena by Stile Antico
Josquin des Prez El Grillo (the cricket); Voices of Music (Leonardo da Vinci program ) 4K UHD by Voices of Music
Josquin des Prez: Mille Regretz; Bruce Dickey, Cornetto and Hanneke van Proosdij, organ by Voices of Music
Palestrina (pal uh STREE nuh) (1525-1594)
Sistine Chapel Choir – Palestrina: Sicut cervus
Palestrina: Nigra Sum; Bruce Dickey, cornetto; Voices of Music
Palestrina – O Bone Jesu – Instrumental by jamesjohngarner
Vivaldi (vi VAHL di) (1678-1741)
Four Seasons ~ Vivaldi by Evan Bennet
Itzhak Perlman Vivaldi The Four Seasons Spring
L’estro armónico, Violin Concerto in A Minor, OP. 3 No. 6, RV 356: I. Allegro by itzhakperlman
J.S. Bach BAHK (If you want to make it sound German, soften the final “K” to a “KH.”) (1685-1750)
Brandenburg Concertos by bachlokillo (kon CHER toes — yes, the last letter sounds like a “z”)
Freiburger Barockorchestra – Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concertos No. 1-6 (BWV 1046-1051)
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor (Best Version Ever) by MovieMongerHZ
J.S. Bach: Prelude and Fugue in D major, BWV 532 by Monica Czausz
J.S. Bach – Harpsichord Concertos
Bach Preludes and Fugues 1-12 Well Tempered Clavier, Book 1 PIANO + SCORE by Paul Barton
Handel (1685-1759)
Water Music by Cordless Music
(Full Album) Handel – Water Music – Consort of London – Robert Haydon Clark by Collins Classics
Handel Sarabande – String Quartet
G. F. Handel: Messiah HWV 56 (fantastic performance) by classicalplus
Handel: Tu del Ciel ministro eletto (Trionfo del Tempo); Amanda Forsythe & Voices of Music 4K
C.P.E. Bach (1714-1788)
Hamelin plays C.P.E. Bach – Sonata in A, W. 55 No. 4 Audio + Sheet music
CPE Bach – Symphony no. 1 in D major, Wq 183/1 – Flanders Symphony Orchestra, Kristiina Poska
C.P.E. Bach: Complete Keyboard Variations by Brilliant Classics
Haydn (HIDE en) (1732-1809)
Haydn String Quartet No. 62, Op. 76 No. 3 “Emperor” (2nd mov) Veridis Quartet (Live performance)
Haydn Symphony no. 45 Farewell Symphony – Sinfonia Rotterdam/Conrad van Alphen
Joseph Haydn Piano Sonata no 59 in E flat, Hob. XVI:49
Haydn: Symphony no 104 “London” – Dima Slobodeniouk – Sinfonica de Galicia
Mozart: MOH tsart (say “let’s” to hear how the “ts” sounds) (1756-1791)
Mozart – Piano concerto No 21, Elvira Madigan – Best of Classical Music by TheFbiFilesRepeat
Mozart - Piano Sonata No. 16 in C major, K. 545 (1st Mvt) by Rousseau
Mozart Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major – Isaac Stern/Alexander Schneider/Orchestre Radio
W. A. Mozart: Symphony no 41 “Jupiter” – Lorin Maazel – Sinfónica de Galicia
Beethoven (BATE hoe ven) (1770-1827)
L.V. Beethoven: piano concerto no. 1- Krystian Zimmerman; Wiener Philharmoniker by Sandro da Rimini
Beethoven String Quartet Op.59 No. 1 “Razumovsky” by Sound Professional Boston
Beethoven: 3. Sinfonie (“Eroica”) hr-Sinfonieorchester – Andrés Orozco-Estrada
Beethoven – Symphony No. 5 – Ivan Fischer | Concertgebouworkest
Beethoven – Complete Piano Sonatas / Presentation + New Mastering (reference rec.: Claudio Arrau by Classical Music/Reference Recording
Rossini (rohs SEE nee) (1792-1868)
Glen Campbell – William Tell Overture (smokin’ instrumental)
The Best of Rossini by Top Classical Music – Music History Channel
Johann Strauss – Overture “Die Fledermaus” (Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Zubin Mehta)
Barber of Seville 1976 Restored by clementj1
Schubert (SHOO burt) (1797-1828)
Schubert: Piano Music by Brilliant Classics
Ave Maria (Schubert) – Cello & Piano [Best Wedding Version] by Brooklyn Duo
Schubert – Serenade (arr. Liszt) by Rousseau
Schubert – The Miller And The Brook (one of the most beautiful songs ever written)
F Schubert Trout Quintet Theme and Variations by Norwegian Chamber Orchestra
Schubert Trout Quintet, complete – The Schubert Ensemble
Schubert – Der Leiermann – Thomas Quasthoff / Daniel Barenboim by Kees de Jong
Berlioz (BEAR lee oz) The French pronunciation is similar to “BEAR LEE oh.” (1803-1869)
Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique (Fantastical Symphony) by France Mussique
The Best of Berlioz by Top Classical Music – Music History Channel
Chopin (sho PAN) (1810-1849)
Chopin - Piano Solo by HalidonMusic
10 Chopin Pieces You’ve Heard and Don’t and Know The Name by Vinheteiro
Fantasie Impromptu in C-sharp Minor Op. 66 of Chopin, by Johan Ho (age 5)
Chopin “Nocturne” - Agafia Korzun (Age 7) by kovanecky
Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
Schumann The Great Piano Works Vol. 1 by Brilliant Classics
Schumann – Symphony No 4 in D minor, Op 120 – Bernstein
Schumann: Violin Concerto | Isabelle Faust and the Freiburger Barockorchester
Yuja Wang plays Schumann: Kreisleriana Opus 16 by MrOsomatsu
Hamelin plays Schumann Carnaval Op 9 + Sheet Music by ümit fiskin
Liszt (LIST) (1811-1886)
Liszt – Piano Solo by Halidon Music
The Best of Liszt by Halidon Music
Yuja Wang Liszt Sonata B minor by Ed
Trifonov plays Liszt’s Transscendental Études in Lyon France by Mohammad Ansarin
Liszt “Un Sospiro” Version 1 – Paul Barton, Feurich 218 piano by Paul Barton
Clara Schumann (SHOO mahn) (1819-1896)
Clara Schumann: Drei Romanzen Op. 21 – (1) Andante by Franco Trabucco
Clara Schumann Trois Romance, No. 1, op. 11
Clara Schumann – Complete Piano Works + Presentation (Century’s recording: Jozef De Beenhouwer)
ATOS Trio: Clara Schumann – Trio in g-minor, op. 17
Johann Strauss II (STROUS) (1825-1899)
Strauss II – Greatest Waltzes Collection by Halidon Music
André Rieu – Emperor Waltz (Kaiser-Walzer) by André Rieu
André Rieu – Tales from the Vienna Woods by André Rieu
Be sure to laugh; this is an excellent example of musicians’ humor and the sheer joy of playing
The Skaters Waltz - André Rieu
Another example of musicians playing jokes on the conductor as well as the audience
Brahms (BRAHMZ) (1833-1897)
Johannes Brahms – Hungarian Dance No. 5 – Hungarian Symphony Orchestra Budapest by MelosKonzerte
Brahms Hungarian Dance No. 5 by Matej Meštrovic (arrangement)
Hélène Grimaud: Brahms – Sonata No. 3 in F minor, Op. 5 by wocomoMusic
Brahms: Late piano pieces (Klavierstücke Opp. 116-119) by Brilliant Classics
Johannes Brahms – Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15 – Maurizio Pollin
Tchaikovsky (chi KOFF ski: the first syllable rhymes with “eye”) (1840-1893)
Tchaikovsky ~ Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor – Lang Lang/Järvi by Great Performers1
P.I.Tchaikovsky: Capricho Italiano op. 45 – Sinfónica de Galicia – Jesús López Cobos director by SinfonicadeGalicia
The Nutcracker - Full Length Ballet by The New York City Ballet
Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 / Mariss Jansons / Oslo Philharmonic
Tchaikowsky: 5. Sinfonie – hr-Sinfonieorchester – Manfred Honeck
Dvořák (DVORE zhahk) (1841-1904)
Dvořák: “New World” Symphony No. 9 (Marzena Diakun) by France Musique
Dvořák – Piano Quartet No. 2 – Fejérvári/Troussov/Saücs/Vardai by Kirill Troussov
Yuja Wang & Andras Schiff – Dvořák: Slavonic Dances for piano four hands: Op. 72 No 2 & Op. 46 No 5 by The Best of Classical Music
Romance for piano and violin, Op. 11 by AleksandrSolzenicyn
Rimsky-Korsakov (RIM ski KOHR suh kof) (1844-1908)
Flight of the Bumblebee – Rimsky-Korsakov (arr. Rachmaninoff) by Rousseau
Duel of the Bumblebees – Sonya Belousova feat. Arturo Cardelús (dir: Tom Grey)
Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade – op.35 – Simply Stunning Performance by zevnikov
Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio Espagnol Op 34 Berliner Phil Dir Aubin Mehta by Joao Viriato
Mahler (MAH ler) (1860-1911)
G. Mahler Complete Symphonies Vol. 3 [L. Bernstein New-York_PO etc.] (1965~66) by Batachan Desu
The Best of Mahler by Classical Music11
Debussy (DUB YUH SEE) (1862-1918)
Debussy plays Debussy Clair de Lune (1913) by adagietto
Claude Debussy - Violin Sonata by olla_vogalla
Sviatoslav Richter – Debussy – Preludes by Classical Vault
Rachmaninoff (rak MAH ni noff) (1873-1943)
Rachmaninoff plays Piano Concerto 2 by Classical Masterpieces
Rachmaninoff: 24 Preludes by Brilliant Classics
Rachmaninoff: Symphny no. 2 op. 27 – Radio Filharmonisch Orkest – Complete live concert in HD by Avrotros Klassiek
Ravel (ruh VEL) (1875-1937)
Martha Argerich: Ravel – Piano Concerto in G Major Nobel Prize Concert 2009
André Rieu – Boléro (Ravel)
Maurice Ravel Sonatine – Judith Valerie Engel, piano (uncut version)
Stravinsky (stra VIN skee) (1882-1971)
Stravinsky: The Firebird/Gergiev – Vienna Philharmonic Salsburg Festival 2000
Igor Stravinsky The Rite of Spring Leonard Bernstein by Cleanslate
Stravinsky’s “The Soldier’s Tale”: Benjamin Luxon, narrator; All-Star Ensemble on Parlance Concerts by Michael Parloff
Igor Stravinsky - Octet for Wind Instruments by Pamornpan Komolpamorn
Prokofiev (pro KOHF ee ef) (1891-1953)
Prokofiev – Dance of the Knights by bachwt
Prokofiev – Symphony No 5 – in B flat major, Op 100 – Nézet-Séguin by Classical Vault 1
Prokofiev – Complete Piano Sonatas + Presentation (reference recording: Yakov Kasman)
Hilary Hahn – Prokofiev – Violin Concerto No 1 in D major, Op 19
Martha Argerich Plays Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 3 Singapore International Piano Festival 2018
Gershwin (GURSH win) (1898-1937)
Porgy & Bess “Summertime” by amadeusvideolog
George Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue – Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic (1976)
Gershwin plays I Got Rhythm (1931, 3 camera views) by Jack Gibbons
George Gershwin Piano Concerto in F major Wang Yuja – HD by Dave Liu
Copland (KOPE lund) (1900-1990)
Bernstein Conducts Copland Fanfare for the Common Man by John Randolph
Copland Conduct Hoedown from Rodeo by John Randolph
Aaron Copland – Symphony No. 3 (1946) (New York Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein)
Copland Conducts Appalachian Spring by John Randolph
Aaron Copland – Piano Fantasy (1957) by Zewen Sama
Khachaturian (kah chah TOOR i an) (1903-1978)
Sonya Kahn – Khachaturian Toccata in E flat minor by episthmh2008
Anderson and Roe: Khachaturian Sabre Dance by RisingStarSEPF
Khachaturian Piano Concerto in D-flat major – JY Thibaudet by 1oo
Kabalevsky (kah bah LEV skee) (1904-1987)
Dmitry Ishkhanov (11 yrs) – D. Kabalevsky – Piano Concerto N 3
Kabalevsky Cello Concerto No. 1 in G minor, op. 49 (live)
Kabalevsky Violin Concerto in C major, 1st Mvt, by Nathan Meltzer
Leonard Bernstein (BURN stine) (1918-1990)
Candide Overture: Leonard Bernstein conducting by Nick
Leonard Bernstein (Conducts) – West Side Story (1985) by Deltadesignart
Bernstein – Dance Suite by All Saints Brass Quintet
John Williams (1932- )
John Williams: Concerto for Tuba and Orchestra – Gene Pokorny, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, 1988 by Keith Polito
John Williams: “Eó Rossa” from The Five Sacred Trees (1993) by University of Michigan Bassoon Studio
Theme From Schindler’s List by John Williams (Score Reduction and Analysis) by Oskar Hrankowski Music
All of his music for movies
Paco Peña (PAH ko PAYN ya) (1942- )
Paco Peña – Fandangos for 5 guitars (live @TivoliVredengurg Utrecht) by vpro vrije geluiden
Paco Peña – Alegrias by tmjcbs
Paco Peña – Solea De Córdoba by tmjcbs
Anthony Whitworth-Jones Presents: Paco Paña and Friends by Artstrust Productions
Pepe Jaramillo – Mexican Fiesta 1960
Chapter 3 · Playlist
Watch the full “Music for the Developing Brain Chapter 3” YouTube playlist here.
Downbeat Song
Ride a Horsey
Sunny Day
Rainy Day
Are You Sleeping?” CoComelon Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs
“Mary Had a Little Lamb” CoComelon Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs
“London Bridge” CoComelon Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs
“Hot Cross Buns” Nursery Rhymes - Super Simple Songs - Kids Songs
“Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” Kid’s Songs & Nursery Rhymes by The Children’s Kingdom Nursery Rhymes”
“Do-Re-Mi” from The Sound of Music (With Lyrics) by Middle Earthians
“What Is Solfège?” by Hoffman Academy
“Solfège Hand Sign Review - Solfège Singing Preschool Learning Videos Music Lesson From Prodigies
“Solfège Lesson with Curwen Hand Signs”
This video includes the hand signs with solfège syllables and explains ways to remember them; then you get to sing a song with them.
“Solfège scale with hand signs” by Serene Parker
Another short video demonstrates the hand signs that go with each syllable and encourages you to sing along as you learn it. You will have an opportunity to sing independently, and you can repeat as many times as you like.
“Hot Cross Buns” Nursery Rhymes - Super Simple Songs - Kids Songs
“Mary Had a Little Lamb” CoComelon Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs
“Merrily We Roll Along” Sing A Long Nursery Rhyme KiddieOK
“Jesus Loves Me” by Listener Kids
“Rain, Rain Go Away” + More Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs by CoComelon
“Jolly Old St. Nicholas” St. Nicholas Words lyrics text Christmas Singalong song by Charles Szabo
Chapter 4 · Playlist
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“Hot Cross Buns” Nursery Rhymes - Super Simple Songs - Kids Songs
“Mary Had a Little Lamb” CoComelon Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs
“Merrily We Roll Along” Kindermusik International – Topic
“Amazing Grace” amazing grace kids version - Sunday School Material
“Jesus Loves Me” by Listener Kids
“Old MacDonald Had a Farm” Nursery Rhymes Super Simple Songs
“I’ve Got Peace Like a River” Kids Charge Song by Ed Gardner
“Ten in the Bed” Super Simple Songs
“Five Hundred Miles” Classic Nursery Rhymes by Mark Kenneth de Jesus
“Jolly Old St. Nicholas” St. Nicholas Words lyrics text Christmas Singalong song by Charles Szabo
Chapter 5 · Playlist
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Low, high, and middle notes
Low Middle and High Exercise
Syrinx flute solo by Emma He
[Flute Solo] Paganini Caprice No. 24 – Jasmine Choi [2019 version]
Minnesota Orchestra: Tuba Demonstration
Hilarious tuba solo by TheJimmywebb
These instruments are a special kind of tuba called a sousaphone (SOO sa fone) and are popular in marching bands. Notice the larger bell that faces forward.
“Learning Music - Wind, String, Percussion Instruments for Kids” by Smile and Learn - English
“Introduction to the Instruments of the Orchestra”
“Instrument Demonstration for Beginning Band”
“George Meets the Orchestra: An Introduction to the Orchestra for Children”
“Meet the Orchestra: Instrument Demonstrations” (The Philadelphia Orchestra)
Thunderstorm
Scott Joplin
The Entertainer (A Ragtime Two Step) by Guido Nielsen – Topic; starts on downbeat
The Chrysanthemum by Guido Nielsen – Topic; starts on downbeat
The Cascades (A Rag) by Guido Nielsen – Topic; starts on downbeat
Combination March by Guido Nielsen – Topic; starts on upbeat
Great Crush Collision by Guido Nielsen – Topic; starts on upbeat
Gladiolus Rag by Guido Nielsen – Topic; starts on upbeat
Paragon Rag by William Appling – Topic; starts on downbeat
March Majestic by William Appling – Topic; starts on downbeat
John Philip Sousa
Sabre and Spurs by United States Marine Band – Topic; starts on downbeat
The Thunderer by United States Marine Band – Topic; starts on downbeat
Sousa - Manhattan Beach March by BachnerTrpt; starts on downbeat
SOUSA In Memoriam (President Garfield's Funeral) (1881) - "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band by United States Marine Band; starts on downbeat
SOUSA The Stars and Stripes Forever - "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band by United States Marine Band – Topic; starts on downbeat
Chapter 7 · Playlist
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Mechanical and Expressive Performance
Rainbow Sprinkle Song
Strawberry Cake Song
Butterscotch Cake Song
Apple Cake Song
“Are You Sleeping?” CoComelon Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs
“London Bridge” CoComelon Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs
“Hot Cross Buns” Nursery Rhymes - Super Simple Songs - Kids Songs
“Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” Kid’s Songs & Nursery Rhymes by The Children’s Kingdom Nursery Rhymes”
“Merrily We Roll Along” Sing A Long Nursery Rhyme KiddieOK
“Rain, Rain Go Away” + More Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs by CoComelon
Chocolate Cake Song
“Did You Ever See a Lassie?” Folk song – circle singing game – Kids song with lyrics
“Happy Birthday Song” Happy Birthday To You Song for Kids by The Kiboomers
“Home on the Range” Songs – Traditional – Home, Home on the Range by ListenAndReadAlong
“My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean Nursery Rhymes Songs With Lyrics Kids Songs
“Amazing Grace” Sing Hosanna – Amazing Grace Bible Songs for Kids
“Take Me Out to the Ball Game” Kids Songs Super Simple Songs
“The Bear Went over the Mountain” by Wee Sing – Topic”
Listen to these songs and figure out if they are in groups of three or four beats:
“Ring Around the Rosy” CoComelon Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs
“Goodby, Old Paint” by Wee Sing – Topic
Mary Had a Little Lamb” CoComelon Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs
Jesus Loves Me” by Listener Kids
Old MacDonald Had a Farm” Nursery Rhymes Super Simple Songs
Jolly Old St. Nicholas” St. Nicholas Words lyrics text Christmas Singalong song by Charles Szabo
Chapter 9 · Playlist
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“Hot Cross Buns” Nursery Rhymes – Super Simple Songs – Kids Songs
Start on E (RH 3) and end on C (RH 1 or LH 1).
“Mary Had a Little Lamb” CoComelon Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs
Start on E (RH 3) and end on C (RH 1 or LH 1).
“Merrily We Roll Along” Kindermusik International - Topic
Start on E (RH 3) and end on C (RH 1 or LH 1).
“Amazing Grace” amazing grace kids version – Sunday School Material
Start on G in the left hand (LH 4) and end on C (RH 1 or LH 1).
“Jesus Loves Me” by Listener Kids
Start on D in the right hand (RH 2) and end on G (LH 4).
“Old MacDonald Had a Farm” Nursery Rhymes Super Simple Songs
Start on C (RH 1 or LH 1) and end on C (RH 1 or LH 1).
“I’ve Got Peace Like a River” Kids Charge Song by Ed Gardner
Start on G (LH 4) and end on C (RH 1 or LH 1).
“Ten in the Bed” Super Simple Songs
Start on G (LH 4) and end on C (RH 1 or LH 1).
“Five Hundred Miles” Classic Nursery Rhymes by Mark Kenneth de Jesus
Start on C (RH 1 or LH 1) and end on C (RH 1 or LH 1).
“Jolly Old St. Nicholas” St. Nicholas Words lyrics text Christmas Singalong song by Charles Szabo
Start on E (RH 3) and end on C (RH 1 or LH 1).
“Happy Birthday To You” – THE KIBOOMERS Birthday Party Song for Kids
“The Bear Went over the Mountain” by Wee Sing – Topic
“The Wheels on the Bus” by CoComelon Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs
“Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” Kid’s Songs & Nursery Rhymes by The Children’s Kingdom Nursery Rhymes”
Chapter 10 · Playlist
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2nd
3rd
4th
5th
C and G chords
Chapter 11 · Playlist
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Chocolates
Duet for Chocolates