Music Facts for Kids
Fun facts about music and musicians
Country music grew from folk traditions of the Appalachian Mountains and blues music of the South.
Frédéric Chopin wrote almost exclusively for the piano and is one of history's greatest piano composers.
A symphony is a long, complex piece for orchestra, usually divided into four sections called movements.
A guitar can be plucked one string at a time (picking) or all at once (strumming) for different sounds.
Singing releases endorphins — natural chemicals in your brain that make you feel happy and energised.
Many African musical traditions use polyrhythm — multiple different rhythms played at the same time.
The string family played with a bow includes violin, viola, cello, and double bass — from smallest to largest.
When Handel's 'Messiah' is performed, audiences traditionally stand up during the Hallelujah chorus.
Brass instruments are played by buzzing your lips into a mouthpiece — the buzz creates the sound.
Research shows that listening to music while exercising can help you run faster and feel less tired.