Classical Music

you had stated "that it is important for kids to listen to classical music from an early age" then you said basically "classical music help students better on test scores". Yes music does help students allot, but does it only have to be classical music? no, music is music in if your sources states that scientificly proven that classical music does help, but by how much are the numbers in that scientific myth. Not putting the type of music down, but even (not for it) Weed helps people do better, (people who does it only) people who listen to rock, rap they also do good, even people who just have the test in front with no distractions does better. Music is another form of relaxing your mind to think clearer. As for Wikipedia not bringing it down but thats not a liable source to use its everyones view, things always change it never stays the same. To do good on test study its the most common, as for the performing on test goes it all depends on the person not what they listen to or use to clear there mind to stay in focus. Classical music helps keep your mind focused. In fact, most studies say that classical music helps re-generate the mind. Most people would agree that listening to loud, percussive, and lyrical music while attempting to focus on the task at hand will result in a distraction and error filled performance. Yes classical music is part of history, but so is country music, and so is the oldies of music. As for venerating classical music is over dueing it, to venerate is to make something higher to praise it kind of like a God. If you want to praise classical music go ahead my friend who am i to say what you can or cannot do or argue your intentions with classical music. Everyone should have a choice to venerate what they please, there no right or wrong, i know classical music is good, but I am not going to over due it and praise it. I am not saying that other forms of music should not be taught or is as important. In fact, I feel that other types of music should also be offered in school and stuff like that. When I say venerate I am meaning that it should be appreciated more than it is by most people. You may also want to read this article about scales . http://www.easyduets.co.uk...Other contentionsContention 1: Classical music helps calm body and mindWhy is it that most people listen to classical music when trying to sleep as opposed to Michael Jackson? Well, classical music (such as fantasia on an original theme, Requiem (Mozart), Requiem (Verdi), Minuet in G (Beethoven) Again I go back to the argument that states that lyric filled performances makes the mind work harderContention 2: It takes a lot of physical energy to correctly perform classical music. Music is more than notes on a page. Sure, anyone can sing or play a bunch of notes, but to actually play with expression the pieces that are written need a lot of practice. Take, for example, Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata mov. 1. There are a ton of dynamics in it (the first part is pp and you need to play super quietly) while in the 3rd movement of the sonata it is very fast and all over the place with dynamics. I've attempted (and failed) at playing the violin. My friend allows me to play hers in orchestra (I play piano) and it is physically draining after 1 minute or less of playing. Imagine what it would be if you had to play the violin, cello, viola, or base or any instrument in pieces like Ride of the Valkaries by Wagner! Final statementsMusic is almost a whole new language. You can take a piece of classical music, close your eyes, and feel like you are in a much more peaceful world. We hear classical music all the time and don't even realise it! They are used in cartoons and many other places. In fact, here is a list of classical pieces I know you know! Morning mood . http://www.youtube.com...;(Very discriptive of a sunrise)1812 overture . http://www.youtube.com...;(Same compoers composed the nutcracker suite and swan lake)Canon in D . http://www.youtube.com...;(Used in a ton of weddings)Wedding March from A midsummer night's dream (Composed by Mendelssohn, a composer in the classical era) . http://www.youtube.com... Hungarian Raphsody no. 2 . http://www.youtube.com...Symphony no. 5-MVT 1 . http://www.youtube.com...Obviously the videos are not part of my argument, but something for fun for the readers to listen to.