Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany. He was one of the best known pianists and composers. When he was young, Beethoven was taught by his own father to play the piano.
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American Idol – Chris Daughtry
Chris Daughtry is one of the “American Idol” stars. His debut album was No. 1 in the Billboard charts by the 9th week after its release – it sold more than a million copies.
Taylor Swift
An American country and pop singer as well as a songwriter, Taylor had written a poem called, Monster in My Closet; and later won in the national poetry contest. She then started to write songs and sing in many contests.
American Idol: The Search for A Superstar
The American Idol show is one of the most watched TV shows of this decade. The search for a superstar show was produced by Simon Fuller and started its first season in 2002.
Chinese Ancient Musical Instruments
A 2,500-year old tomb was discovered in Suzou in Hubei Province in China. There were four chambers of musical instruments including bamboo flutes, bronze drums, stone chimes, a set of 64 cast-bronze bells in wooden frame.
Fur Elise
Listen to Fur Elise – one of Beethoven’s popular works, and download free sheet music for Fur Elise, Ode to Joy, and Canon in D.