1. BAROQUE ERA MUSIC Directions: Copy the notes from each slide.

2. Baroque Era The Baroque is a period of artistic style that used exaggerated motion and clear, easily interpreted detail to produce drama, tension, exuberance, and grandeur in sculpture, painting, literature, dance, and music. The style started around 1600 in Rome, Italy and spread to most of Europe.styleRome Italy

3. Baroque Music  Music in the baroque period featured grand emotions and sharp contrasts. Musicians were also judged by their ability to improvise melodies, much as jazz musicians do today.

4. Baroque Composers Johann Sebastien Bach Domenico Scarlatti George Frideric Handel Antonio Vivaldi

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6. Studio Piano I, II, III, IV Important: It’s always important for you to begin your practice routine with a warm-up. I. Technique (3 times each) A. Hanon No. 1 B. Hanon No. 2 C. Hanon No. 3 II. Individual Sessions and Practice A. Practice Competition/Festival Repertoire B. New Students Log in to Music Ace C. One-on-One Sessions at the main piano with the instructor.

7. Slide Show Tips  To present in true widescreen, you’ll need a computer and, optionally, a projector or flat panel that can output widescreen resolutions.  Common computer widescreen resolutions are 1280 x 800 and 1440 x 900. (These are 16:10 aspect ratio, but will work well with 16:9 projectors and screens.)  Standard high definition televisions resolutions are1280 x 720 and 1920 x 1080.  Use the Test Pattern on the next slide to verify your slide show settings.

8. Widescreen Test Pattern (16:9) Aspect Ratio Test (Should appear circular) 16x9 4x3