Guitar for Kids 5 Best Childrens Guitar Books

Guitar for Kids 5 Best Childrens Guitar Books Suzy S. Guitar books can be a great help for kids who are interested in guitar lessons. Guitar teacher Matthew K. shares five of his favorite guitar books for younger students The guitar is an instrument that has to be learned by doing. During my experience as a guitar teacher, Ive found it essential to use a book for kids ages six to ten. Books can keep the student on track, but should not be the only teaching method used. Its important to keep lessons fun and interesting with songs and riffs that the child can connect with. A child wont learn everything about the guitar from a book, but books can provide a great visual aid during your child’s learning experience. Below, Ive compiled a list of five of my favorite childrens guitar books (in no particular order) for kids to use during lessons. 1) Guitar for Kids for Ages 5-9 by Bob Morris and Jeff Schroedl  Hal Leonard Guitar Method (Songbooks) Hal Leonard makes great books for learning the guitar. This particular book is one Ive used on many occasions when teaching younger kids. It introduces each string individually with fun songs and exercises. It includes popular songs such as Yellow Submarine, Hokey Pokey, Im a Believer, Surfin U.S.A., This Land is Your Land, and Hound Dog. Theres also a CD included to aid the learning process when your childs guitar teacher is not around. The only drawback to this book is the lack of stimulating illustrations that many other children’s books use. 2) Childrens Guitar Method by William Bay Mel Bay Publications Mel Bay is another popular name when it comes to instructional books for guitar. I like this one because it introduces guitar chords early, in an easy and fun way. It is also a great introduction to note reading, music theory, and introduces strumming patterns before getting into the individual notes. There are two drawbacks to this book. First, it has out-of-date visuals. The book was authored in 1982, and it shows. The other drawback is the lack of introduction to tablature. Tablature is the most popular form of notation on the guitar, and it is completely ignored in this book. 3) Kaseys Guitar Jams for Kids: A Play-Along Guitar Book for Young Beginners (Volume 1) by Kelly Gordon Weeks Kellys Music Books I really like this book! It was published in 2012, and its primarily for very young, beginning guitar players. The visuals are great, and the author immediately introduces pick-holding technique and chords with fun new songs. The songs are original, very funny, and will keep your child interested. The only drawback is that this book doesnt have any popular songs included. However, as a teacher, this doesn’t bother me, as I would introduce popular songs through my own method and would only use the book as an aid for chords and notation. 4) Alfreds Kids Guitar Course, Book 1 (Book and Enhanced CD) (Kids Courses!) by Ron Manus and L.C. Harnsberger Alfred Publishing Co. This is the best-of-both-worlds book. Its 48 pages full of colorful illustrations that draws children in immediately. It introduces partial chords and rhythm immediately, and contains a CD to show your child how the songs are supposed to be played. I prefer guitar books for kids to contain a CD, because it’s important for a child to hear how he or she is supposed to sound when playing the guitar. This book is great because it introduces blues, jazz, and classical through colorful cartoon characters. It gives kids a great introduction to the roots of music. 5) Beginning Rock Guitar for Kids: A Fun, Easy Approach to Playing Todays Rock Guitar Styles  by Jimmy Brown Hal Leonard Some kids just want to rock! This is the perfect book for those kids. It doesnt bog the student down with too much theory and history but instead jumps right into proper technique and fun, modern rock songs. I really enjoy the comic-book-style illustrations. This one also has a CD included and is probably the best of the bunch to really get the student excited about learning the guitar. If your child doesnt have a guitar teacher yet, what are you waiting for? Find a great guitar teacher and book lessons today! Matthew K. teaches guitar, piano, and music theory lessons in Brooklyn, NY. He studied music composition at Mercyhurst University, and he has been teaching lessons for four years. Matthew is available to teach in-person lessons as well as online via Skype. Learn more about Matthew here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher  Photo by  ferrie=differentieel Jöran Maaswinkel DailyM.net

Italian Pronunciation Tips on How to (Almost) Speak Like a Native

Italian Pronunciation Tips on How to (Almost) Speak Like a Native Brooke Neuman Mastering Italian pronunciation is often the hardest thing about learning Italian. Dont get discouraged if youre having a hard time pronouncing words and phrases as it takes time and a lot of practice to get it right. Below, Italian teacher Delilah B.  provides some tips on how to speak like a native Italian A lot of students ask me what is the best and easiest way to pronounce Italian words.  While Italian pronunciation can be difficult for beginners, its actually quite easy to pick up once the rules are understood. All it takes is some practice and perseverance! Italian is a phonetic language, which means  its spoken the way its written. Luckily, Italian and English share the Latin alphabet; however, the sounds represented by the letters often differ. To help you understand more, check out this video from Italian teacher Liz. T on  the basic rules of Italian pronunciation. Well dive deeper into these rules below the video. Consonants In Italian, the consonants B, F, M, N, L, T, and V are pronounced the same as there are in English. The following consonants, however, are pronounced slightly different. Read the examples below and practice saying the consonants out loud, making sure to concentrate on the pronunciation of each letter. C before  a, o, u and consonants is pronounced like the k in kite, whereas c  before e and i  is pronounced like the ch in chin. G before a, o, and u and consonants is pronounced like the  g in good, whereas g  before e and i is pronounced like the  g in generous. Gli  is pronounced like the y in yes, and Gn is pronounced like the  ny in word canyon. H is silent. P is pronounced almost the same as it is in English, but without the aspiration. Qu is always pronounced like the qu in question. R is  pronounced with a roll of the tongue similar to Spanish. Initial S before vowels and unvoiced consonants (c, f, p, q, s, t) is pronounced like the s in sunburn. S between vowels is pronounced like the s in rose. Z can be pronounced like the ds in pads, or like the ts in bets. Vowels Italian has seven vowel sounds (one each for  a,  i  and  u; two each for  e  and  o). When two or more vowels occur in a row, theyre always pronounced separately. Also, vowels (a,e,i,o,u) always retain their value in diphthongs. Below is how you would pronounce the Italian vowels. Review the list  and practice saying the vowels out loud, again making sure to concentrate on the pronunciation of each vowel. U:  sounds like the  u in rude or the oo in food. A: sounds like the long a in “father.” I: sounds like the ee in meet. E: has two sounds: e (open) sounds like the e in set, while e (closed) sounds like the a in say. O: has two sounds: o (open) sounds like the o in pot, while the o (closed) sounds like the o in post. Accents Acute (á, é, í, ó, ú) and grave (à, è, ì, ò, ù) accents are used in Italian to indicate where the voice should stress when pronouncing a word. The grave accent mark is used to mark stress on open vowels, while the acute accent mark is used to stress on closed vowels. Its important to note that there are many cases in which a grave accent is used on closed vowels. See examples below: Grave accents: città morì portò Acute accents: perché poté nonché Grave accents on closed vowels: diè là làncora Hopefully, these tips will help you to better understand how to properly pronounce Italian words. In addition to taking Italian lessons, one of the best ways to learn Italian pronunciation is to have a conversation with a native speaker and listen to his or her pronunciation. Watching movies in Italian is also a great way to learn. You can find a large selection of great Italian movies with English subtitles on YouTube or you can ask your Italian teacher to provide you with some suggestions. Delilah B. graduated from the University Federico II Napoli with an associate degree in Italian Literature. She  is an Italian and violin instructor living in Culver City, CA. Learn more about Delilah here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by  Ed Yourdon

Catholic Schools Week

Catholic Schools Week At the start of a new year, the Huntington Learning Center applauds high-quality schools during two important scholastic observances: Catholic Schools Week and National Lutheran Schools Week (both Jan. 26 through Feb. 1, 2020). Catholic Schools Week is a joint project of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. The week became an annual event in 1974. The observance comes after NCEA introduced a second week in 2019 to recognize Catholic schools, which they called Discover Catholic Schools Week (November 17-23, 2019). This week is aimed to help schools connect with prospective families, educators and other community members to showcase the many great aspects of Catholic school education. The traditional Catholic Schools Week in January-February 2020 includes assemblies and a variety of activities in and outside Catholic schools and churches. The 2020 theme of Catholic Schools Week is Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed. National Lutheran Schools Week is a celebration of the nearly Lutheran 2,000 preschools, elementary schools and high schools in the United States. Lutheran schools develop students love for and excitement about learning, work ethic, critical thinking skills and ability to work well with others. It is administered by the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, the second-largest Lutheran denomination. Eileen Huntington of Huntington Learning Center says that Huntington applauds all schools of excellence. There is nothing that pleases us more than to see schools upholding rigorous academic standards and providing students an excellent foundation for college and life after college, Huntington says. Catholic and Lutheran schools have earned reputations for quality for their commitment to high academic standards. They prepare students to make an impact on their communities and be good and productive citizens. And they offer welcoming learning environments for a diverse body of students. We honor and appreciate the efforts of these schools this January and always.

Acing General Chemistry on the MCAT

Acing General Chemistry on the MCAT MCAT Medical School Admissions Reviewing and relearning a multitude of topics and subjects for the MCAT is no easy feat for most students. Many find general chemistry especially burdensome since it is usually taken freshman year and well forgotten by the time MCAT preparation comes around. Thisarticle explores various tips useful for brushing up on your chemistry knowledge and studying for it as efficiently as possible. How important is general chemistry? General Chemistry makes up about thirty percent of questions on the Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Section of MCAT and five percent of all questions in Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems. It is essential to scoring well on the test and getting into a medical school. How do I know what general chemistry topics to study? AAMC website has a section (“What's on the MCAT Exam?”) that lists all the topics on each section of the MCAT. Some of the high yield topics are: acids and bases, electrochemistry, chemical equilibria, and stoichiometry. Studying all the topics thoroughly is essential to scoring well on the exam, and being prepared for any question given on the test. How should I study general chemistry? Making a list of topics will help with feeling less overwhelmed and more organized. You can begin by reviewing a topic either using a book or watching Khan Academy videos (Khan Academy has a section dedicated to MCAT and all its topics). Most of the time, however, must be spent on practicing problems. Practice does make perfect! Many students make a mistake of spending days and months going over topics, but not doing much practice. Solving problems and going over mistakes is vital to scoring well on the exam. All the tests, problem sets and flashcard problems released by AAMC should be practiced prior to the test date. However, it should be noted that practicing AAMC problems is not enough and other sources should be used for further preparation. Also, it is important to make a list of chemistry formulas and constants (speed of light, Plank’s constant, ideal gas constant) and memorize them before the test. Writing out all the formulas from memory every morning is a good way to start the day! Watch out for units! Got stuck on a question? Units will often come to the rescue. Chemistry is all about units. Units will help you remember many formulas and to know whether division or multiplication is needed. Let’s say a question asks to find the amount of heat needed to increase the temperature of 20g of aluminum from 30to 45given that the specific heat capacity of aluminum is 0.902 J/g. Specific heat capacity has the unit of J/g. Thus, heat (Joules) can be found by eliminating grams and since two temperatures are given, it can be inferred that a change in temperature is needed: 45-30= 15. To cancel the units of g and and get Joules, specific heat capacity must be multiplied by mass (in grams) and change in temperature (inCelsius). Brush up on your math skills. Solving most chemistry problems and coming up with a correct answer requires math. A calculator is not allowed on the MCAT and, therefore, students should improve their math skills and become comfortable with multiplying and dividing very complex numbers. Converting most numbers into scientific notation will help make division and multiplication very easy. Let’s say we need to divide 0.00805 by 403. At first, this task might seem a little daunting, but not after we convert both numbers into scientific notation! Learn to analyze graphs and tables. Most of the time, not all the needed information and numbers are given in the question stem. Remaining components needed to solve the problem can be found in the passage and through the interpretation of graphs and charts. Almost every passage will have a chart, graph, or table that needs to be analyzed. Reading the name of the x-axis and y-axis as well as the title and legend will help you understand the information the graph is trying to convey. For chemistry questions, oftentimes, missing components are found on the charts and graphs presented in the passage. Thus, it is very important not to overlook these essential pieces of information. Conclusion Using the tips and tricks listed above should help you review and practice general chemistry productively. It’s time to ace the MCAT and become an amazing doctor! Are you ready? About the Author Mayya Glushankova is the Founder and Head Tutor at Transformation Tutoring LLC as well as a chemistry enthusiast. At Transformation Tutoring, we specialize in Science and Math tutoring on all levels. Our tutors have many years of experience and truly care about the success of their students. 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Gymnasium is a Greek Word Which Means Naked

Gymnasium is a Greek Word Which Means Naked The word gymnasium comes from the Greek word gymns, which literally means naked. Athletes competed nude, a practice said to encourage aesthetic appreciation of the male body and a tribute to the gods. In a similar vein, the word athlete originates from the Greek word athl?t?s. You may be even be more surprised to hear that the English language contains more than 50,000 words with Greek origin, according to a research conducted by Mr. Aristidis Konstantinidis. His study, which took 28 years to  complete, led to the conclusion that one out of four  English  words is of Greek origin! Greek is the language of sciences and literature in the  English  language. Mr. Konstantinidis further revealed the effect of the Greek language on European vocabulary; French contained 1250, and German 1450 words of Greek roots. Modern English  contains words from Aristotle, Plato, Socrates,  Hippocrates, Thukydides, Homer, Herodotus,  Hesiodos, and Galinos. The meaning of some words has morphed. For example, the Greek work angelos meant messenger while we use it today in the spiritual sense of an angel. Greek words are often used in the GRE test.  They are less used in todays active vocabulary. When they are you can be sure to impress your friends and score high on the GRE test. For example, the word adamant originates from the Greek work adamas and means  hard to be persuaded or to change ones mind. Another example is the word abyss which means bottomless and has the Greek stem  ?bussos. Youll find the word abyss often on nautical maps denoting a very deep region in an Ocean. Finally, let me mention the word anthr?pos which is Greek for anthropology meaning a human being.  Today, anthropology is a part of the social sciences and studies   well human beings. Note, that all examples of Greek words I chose start with the letter a. Perhaps this helps to give you a sense of how deeply our English language is rooted in Greek. If this article awakens your interest in learning Greek there are plenty of Greek tutors on TutorZ.com! Gymnasium is a Greek Word Which Means Naked The word gymnasium comes from the Greek word gymns, which literally means naked. Athletes competed nude, a practice said to encourage aesthetic appreciation of the male body and a tribute to the gods. In a similar vein, the word athlete originates from the Greek word athl?t?s. You may be even be more surprised to hear that the English language contains more than 50,000 words with Greek origin, according to a research conducted by Mr. Aristidis Konstantinidis. His study, which took 28 years to  complete, led to the conclusion that one out of four  English  words is of Greek origin! Greek is the language of sciences and literature in the  English  language. Mr. Konstantinidis further revealed the effect of the Greek language on European vocabulary; French contained 1250, and German 1450 words of Greek roots. Modern English  contains words from Aristotle, Plato, Socrates,  Hippocrates, Thukydides, Homer, Herodotus,  Hesiodos, and Galinos. The meaning of some words has morphed. For example, the Greek work angelos meant messenger while we use it today in the spiritual sense of an angel. Greek words are often used in the GRE test.  They are less used in todays active vocabulary. When they are you can be sure to impress your friends and score high on the GRE test. For example, the word adamant originates from the Greek work adamas and means  hard to be persuaded or to change ones mind. Another example is the word abyss which means bottomless and has the Greek stem  ?bussos. Youll find the word abyss often on nautical maps denoting a very deep region in an Ocean. Finally, let me mention the word anthr?pos which is Greek for anthropology meaning a human being.  Today, anthropology is a part of the social sciences and studies   well human beings. Note, that all examples of Greek words I chose start with the letter a. Perhaps this helps to give you a sense of how deeply our English language is rooted in Greek. If this article awakens your interest in learning Greek there are plenty of Greek tutors on TutorZ.com!