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Notes about classical music:
The latest research shows that listening to classical music influences
the brain. Students who listened to classical music in music appreciation
class scored significantly higher on SATs, and adults scored higher on
an IQ test after listening to a Mozart Sonata. Other research shows that
the prime time for brain development is from birth to early childhood.
Give your baby a head start by using SmartSleep with Classical
from birth or before. Continue to use this and other classical tapes for
children as they grow to help them develop their musical potential, and
improve their school performance.
Notes about this collection:
This album begins and ends with pieces composed as lullabies. The first
selection, the lovely Aria (which means song), was composed in the 1700s
by Bach to cure Count Kayserling's insomnia. The last is a lullaby written
especially for this album by Christopher Brennan, composer and pianist
of "Stories." Each piece in this collection evokes a dreamy,
peaceful atmosphere. All of the tempos are perfectly suited to rocking
or swaying gently with your baby. If you move to the beat of the music,
you will feel a slow, walking tempo (speed) in each piece. Several of
the pieces are actually called Andante (Italian for "walking tempo").
In many selections, you will also hear repetitive patterns
that sound like water rippling or someone swaying back and forth. These
features, along with beautiful song-like melodies are what make this music
sound peaceful and soothing.
Notes about the brain:
" . . . when children exercise cortical neurons by listening to classical
music, they are also strengthening circuits . . . Music excites the inherent
brain patterns and enhances their use in complex reasoning tasks . . ."
- Dr. Gordon Shaw, UC Irvine, Newsweek 11/19/96
"The Newborn brain is an opportunity not to be missed"
- Diane Sawyer, Prime Time Live
Notes about the pianist:
Heidi Brende, M.M., D.M.A., has played across the
country in solo performances. She has also been a prize winner in several
national and international piano competitions. She presently teaches and
performs in Southern California. Heidi is also a teacher of the Alexander
Technique, which is a way to change habits of posture, movement and thought.
She dedicates this album to her precious son. Happy 1st Birthday, Carter.
Suggestions:
Rock or walk your baby in rhythm to the music, talking
softly
Use during naps to help baby's transition from light sleep to deep sleep
Use during pregnancy to soothe unborn baby and mother-to-be
Also relaxing for older children and adults
All selections are performed in their original version
by pianist Heidi Brende. You will enjoy these timeless classics as much
as your baby will. Composers include: Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms,
MacDowell, Brennan, Schubert, Schumann, Chopin, Debussy
Produced by:
Wee Are Young
Artistic Producers:
Heidi Brende and Matthew Snyder
Recording Engineer:
Matthew Snyder
Recorded at:
International Festival - Institute at Round Top, November 22-23, 1997
Steinway Piano
Piano Technician:
David Gibbs
Post Production:
Alpine Recordings
Graphic Design:
Emily Tellez
Questions or Comments:
Wee Are Young
P.O. Box 70161
Pasadena, CA 91117
© 1997 Wee Are Young
All rights reserved.
Made in U.S.A.
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