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A great listening idea for learning about Franz Joseph Haydn
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<p>Note: The theme from this movement became the tune for the German national anthem. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAK23saAI1I&feature=related">Listening to a recording of the anthem</a> first may assist with recognition of the theme in the listening activity. </p>
<p>Listening Activity: “The Emperor” String Quartet</p>
<p>This piece is a “Theme and Variations”, as it begins with a tune and that tune is repeated fout times with different instrumentation. Divide the class into 3 groups representing the violins, the viola and the cello. As the class listens to the music, they stand up if their group is the instrument playing the melody. The violins and viola will be difficult to distinguish the first time. </p>
<p>For reference, a list of the instruments playing the main theme in each variation is included below:</p>
<p>Theme: violin 1<br />
Variation 1: Violin 2<br />
Variation 2: Cello<br />
Variation 3: Viola<br />
Variation 4: Violin 1</p>
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