Music Journals 1-8
1. Ludwig van Beethoven carried a notebook with him. When he came upon a sound he liked, he wrote it down to be included in one of his great symphonies. Pretend you are a composer. Describe five sounds you would like to include in your music.
2. Song lyrics can express emotions, such as love or sorrow. What song do you feel clearly communicates a particular emotion? Write are the lyrics from that song that you feel expresses the emotion best. Explain why. * If the lyrics contain profanity please use appropriate synonyms. If the lyrics are inappropriate for a school setting. Please do NOT use the song... choose another one..
3. Music often brings back memories and the feelings associated with those memories. What song reminds you of a certain time in your
life? Why does this particular song bring back those memories?
4. What does it mean to have musical talent? Do you think a person is born with musical talent or is it learned?
5. Brainstorm reasons people listen to music, then write a short paragraph that attempts to persuade others to listen to your favorite type of music.
6. Do you think it's fair for famous pop artists to lip-sync during a performance? Explain your viewpoint.
7. Which of the following do you think plays the largest part in the development of an outstanding musician: desire, talent, practice,
environment, or encouragement? Explain your answer.
8. What song would make a good theme song for your life? Explain why.
2. Song lyrics can express emotions, such as love or sorrow. What song do you feel clearly communicates a particular emotion? Write are the lyrics from that song that you feel expresses the emotion best. Explain why. * If the lyrics contain profanity please use appropriate synonyms. If the lyrics are inappropriate for a school setting. Please do NOT use the song... choose another one..
3. Music often brings back memories and the feelings associated with those memories. What song reminds you of a certain time in your
life? Why does this particular song bring back those memories?
4. What does it mean to have musical talent? Do you think a person is born with musical talent or is it learned?
5. Brainstorm reasons people listen to music, then write a short paragraph that attempts to persuade others to listen to your favorite type of music.
6. Do you think it's fair for famous pop artists to lip-sync during a performance? Explain your viewpoint.
7. Which of the following do you think plays the largest part in the development of an outstanding musician: desire, talent, practice,
environment, or encouragement? Explain your answer.
8. What song would make a good theme song for your life? Explain why.