37: How do Music and Math Relate: Help Your Homeschooler Learn about Note Ratios, Tempo, Beats Per Minute, Intervals, and Pythagorean Tuning!

The Music in Our Homeschool Podcast with Gena Mayo easy music education tips, strategies, and curriculum resources for homeschooling parents

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Welcome to the Music in Our Homeschool podcast, your ultimate resource for integrating a rich and affordable music education into your homeschooling journey. Hosted by Gena Mayo, a homeschooling mom of 8 and an experienced music teacher, our podcast delves into the profound connections between music and math.

Today, we uncover how musical concepts like rhythm, tempo, scales, and tuning intertwine with fundamental mathematical principles. From understanding fractions through note values like quarter notes and half notes, to exploring ratios and proportionality through tempo changes and scales, we make the seemingly complex relationship between music and math both accessible and enjoyable. We offer practical insights and classical music examples, like Steve Reich’s "Clapping Music" and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, to help you demonstrate these connections to your children in a hands-on way.

Our podcast doesn't stop at the basics. We also dive deep into historical perspectives, bringing to light how ancient mathematicians like Pythagoras have influenced modern tuning systems with concepts like Pythagorean tuning and frequency ratios.
The Music in Our Homeschool podcast has episodes tailored for homeschooling families where you'll gain valuable tools and resources that engage students of all ages, making your homeschool experience more holistic and enriching!

Whether you're new to homeschooling or are looking to add a new dimension to your existing curriculum, this podcast provides a treasure trove of strategies, activities, and lessons that weave together the fabric of music and education. Don't miss an episode — subscribe now and explore our show notes for additional resources. Share the podcast with other homeschooling families to build a community that celebrates the joy of learning through music.

Tune in to cultivate a harmonious blend of music, math, and homeschooling, and keep the music alive in your educational journey!

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