Monthly Archives: August 2009

The Summer Knows (Theme from The Summer of ’42)

Is this piece in a major key or is it in a minor key?  This is a question that I will often ask my students. Whether the selection is a classical composition or a standard song, knowing the answer to … Continue reading

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Summer Samba (So Nice)

After a rather rainy and cold month of July here in the Northeast, August arrived with sunny days, warmer temperatures and plenty of humidity. So returning to my summer series of blog posts after a six week break seems apropos. … Continue reading

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