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Beethovens Rolling in His Grave


alpinejunkie

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Well, as many may know in my never ending search to find fun and interesting substitutes for my boring and tedious cognitive therapy I took up learning to play the Recorder. Normally it is used with Elementary school kids to get them interested in learning music.

 

Well it has proved to be a very daunting task for me. I got a book for kids and it has taken me over three months to get to the point that kids get in a couple of weeks. BUT, yesterday was a milestone!

 

I made it through the first several bars of Beethoven's Ode to Joy. If a person listens carefully, in a abstract sort of way, I'm sure that at least 2 out of 10 listeners would recognize it as Ode to Joy. I'm even more sure that at least half of all listeners would even recognize some notes and a hint of rhythm.

 

On the serious side it is so cool to actually play something! It has been a long road getting hear but I've had fun and will continue on with my journey in music.

 

As far as the cognitive value of my learning it has been far greater than I expected. To learn to read music, keep time, finger the Recorder etc. has taxed my cognition greater than 100 of the word search and 'follow the instructions' therapies my therapists give me. I still attempt some every day, but to work on the Recorder and then have tangible results is incredibly gratifying.

 

In closing I would like to offer apologies to Ludwig. I promise to do better in time.

 

 

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I'm sure I'd recognize Ode to Joy. I remember my kiddo playing it on her recorder prior to taking up the violin. Pre she tried to teach me to play as part of an assignment from the orchestra teacher.

 

The stroke was good in that regard as she doesn't pester me anymore to learn (until she can devise a way for me to tackle it one handed lol)

 

Keep up the good Work!!!. We'll have to schedule a virtual concert.

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