About the Xylophone The xylophone has thick, hardwood bars to create a sharp, short, crisp notes. Many are made of hardwood, but some are constructed from other woods including maple and bamboo. Each wood gives it a different sound. The bars of the xylophone are laid out in the pattern of the piano. The length of the bars determines the pitch; shorter bars are higher, longer bars are lower. Beneath…
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Swing Dancing Fun Facts
Swing dancing emerged in the 1920s when household radios allowed Jazz to sweep the nation also known as “The Jazz Age.” The dance the Lindy Hop was named after the famous aviator Charles Lindbergh or “Lucky Lindy” known for his transatlantic flight from New York to Paris. Many people use the terms Jitterbug, Lindy Hop and Swing Dancing interchangeably although many seasoned dancers consider Swing Dance to be the genre…