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A Music Journey From Prehistoric Ages to 500 BC

A Music Journey From Prehistoric Ages to 500 BC

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Let’s go back thousands of years to the Ice Age and prehistoric times before written history. We hear music coming from inside the prehistoric hut. What do you think is the oldest musical instrument in human history? Did prehistoric people have other musical instruments. Around 3 months of age, deaf and hearing babies make cooing sounds like singing. Parents sing, hum or play music to their babies to calm them down if they are crying or upset. Who did the ancient Egyptians think invented music? Which instruments are thought to be the oldest? In 1500 BC, what musical instruments do you think that the Hittites have? When do you think that the oldest songs were written down? Who did the ancient Chinese think invented music? Why are there 12 notes in an octave?

Language - English

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Rich Linville

Rich Linville

My email is teachersask@yahoo.com, and I will respond to comments and questions. Using a child’s first name and interests, I will custom-write books for adults and children. Email me if you are interested in a custom children's book. For 45 years, I enjoyed teaching all subjects in elementary, middle school, high school, and college. When I retired in 2013, my wife said that I should write children’s books since I had been reading and telling so many stories as a teacher. Since then, I have published on Amazon over 300 children's ebooks and paperbacks, over 200 audiobooks, and 15 hardcover books. I write both fiction and nonfiction children’s boo...