73. Waltz, Rag, and Relax: Fiddle Music & a Golden Slumber Lullaby
Join Elizabeth, Forte the Lion, and special guest Caleb (Elizabeth’s 12-year-old son!) for a musical adventure featuring lively fiddle tunes and a calming lullaby. Caleb shows us the difference between a graceful waltz and a toe-tapping rag, and then we all wind down together with the sweet lullaby Golden Slumber.
In this episode, your child will:
Learn the difference between violin music and fiddle music
Move and sway to a waltz’s 1-2-3 beat
Tap their toes to a bouncy fiddle rag
Calm their body with a soothing lullaby
Don’t forget to grab the free Golden Slumber Lullaby PDF with lyrics, ukulele chords, and fun ways to enjoy this lullaby with your child!
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72. Adagio vs. Presto: A Musical Tempo Adventure
Ready to slow down and explore music in a whole new way? Join Ms. Elizabeth, Forte the Lion, and our very slow (but very sweet!) friend Adagio the Tortoise as we learn about tempo — how music can be slow like adagio or super fast like presto! With playful characters, guided movement, original songs, and a silly musical game, this episode will help your child feel the speed of music in their body and their imagination.
🎧 What We’ll Do in This Episode:
– Meet Adagio the Tortoise and learn what “adagio” means
– Discover the difference between slow (adagio) and fast (presto) tempo
– Listen to music from Carnival of the Animals and move like a tortoise
– Sing an original “Tortoise Tip-Toe” song and play a silly, sneaky music game
This episode features music from “The Tortoise” and "Wild Donkey" from Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns.
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71. Splash into Summer: Poetry and Vivaldi’s Summer for Kids
Ready to cool off and laugh along? Join Ms. Elizabeth, Forte the Lion, and special guest Ruby for a refreshing summer-themed episode! We’ll share a playful summer poem, explore the exciting music of Vivaldi’s Summer, and dive into some sunny jokes that are sure to make your little ones giggle. Plus, we’ll give you tips for writing your own jokes and invite you to download a fun printable that brings all the joy of this episode to life!
What We’ll Do in This Episode:– Hear Ruby recite the poem Open Hydrant by Marci Ridlon– Listen to music from Vivaldi’s Summer and imagine a city waterfall in the heat– Explore how music and poetry can paint pictures in our minds
Grab the Free Printable from This EpisodeIncludes the full poem, coloring page, tons of listening ideas for Vivaldi's Four Seasons Summer 2nd movement, bonus page of summer jokes and joke- writing guide!👉 www.clapforclassics.com/episode71
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70. Presto Storms and Musical Waves: Ocean Fun for Little Listeners
Ready to make a splash? Join Ms. Elizabeth, Forte the Lion, and special guest Charlotte for a fun-filled ocean-themed music adventure! This episode is packed with interactive songs, musical movement, and a listening adventure to Vivaldi’s Summer. We’ll explore echo singing, legato and staccato movement, and the energetic rhythms of a summer thunderstorm.
🎵 What We’ll Do in This Episode: – Sing along with the echo song “Charlie Over the Ocean” – Learn a legato and staccato ball song with fun movement prompts – Experience Vivaldi’s Summer concerto like never before—through rain, thunder, and dancing wind! – Learn musical terms like echo, legato, staccato, tempo, and presto in an age-appropriate way
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🎵 All Access Membership – Try it for just $1 Get unlimited access to 19+ courses, printables, and parent resources designed for kids ages 0–8. 👉 www.clapforclassics.com/join
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69. Sing, Snap & Swim: A Filipino Crab Song + Classical Music Adventure!
In this fun-filled episode, Forte the Lion takes us on a musical journey to the Philippines, where we learn a silly and catchy folk song called “Tong Tong Tong Pakitong-Kitong”—all about a giant crab! 🦀
Then we dive deep into the sea with the magical classical piece “Aquarium” by Camille Saint-Saëns. 🎶
Sing along in both English and Tagalog, snap your crab claws to the rhythm and enjoy an imaginative listening activity that brings classical music to life for your little one!
✨ Free Printable! Pair this episode with a delightful printable that includes:
Bilingual lyrics (English + Tagalog)
Movement ideas for the crab song
A fun “Aquarium” coloring + listening page
Musical learning tips for parents
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🎵 All Access Membership – Try it for just $1 Get unlimited access to 19+ courses, printables, and parent resources designed for kids ages 0–8. 👉 www.clapforclassics.com/join
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Thanks for listening and making music with us! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review in your favorite podcast app to help more families find us.
Clap for Classics! is a joyful music education podcast for kids ages 2–8. Join Ms. Elizabeth and Forte the Lion as they explore the magic of classical music through singing, movement, storytelling, and playful learning.
Each episode features fun, age-appropriate activities that introduce musical concepts, composers, and instruments in a way that’s engaging for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary kids. Parents will love the rich educational content woven into every musical moment—and the opportunity to make meaningful, musical memories together.
Whether you’re a music-loving family, a homeschooler, or just looking for a screen-free way to keep little ones entertained and learning, Clap for Classics! makes classical music fun, accessible, and memorable.
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