Musical Alphabet
Music is everywhere.28 total reviews
Comment from Jesse James Doty
This is fun and I love the way you write about the many different instruments that are musical as well as profoundly entertaining.
Thanks for showing how it is done.
You gave new meaning to every word with the alphabet poem and I loved reading it thoroughly.
Jesse
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024
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This is fun and I love the way you write about the many different instruments that are musical as well as profoundly entertaining.
Thanks for showing how it is done.
You gave new meaning to every word with the alphabet poem and I loved reading it thoroughly.
Jesse
Comment Written 05-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024
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Jesse,
Thanks for your kind review. A difficult one to put together but a lot of fun overall. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Cheers
Barry
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Hi Barry.
I'm a music lover too. I'll bet you had difficulty writing this poem, but it was well worth it.
Enjoy the rest of the week,
Jesse
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Thanks Jesse and yes it was worth it.
Cheers
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I'm glad.
Comment from Natureschild
I find this poem very enjoyable to read as it carefully considers its title and subject matter. However, I believe it could be enhanced even further by paying closer attention to the rhythm and beat so that it can truly enrich the musicality it deserves.
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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024
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I find this poem very enjoyable to read as it carefully considers its title and subject matter. However, I believe it could be enhanced even further by paying closer attention to the rhythm and beat so that it can truly enrich the musicality it deserves.
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Comment Written 05-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024
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Thanks for the review and comments. I will certainly take those on board. The poem came in second within the competition. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
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Congrats, well-deserved.
Comment from tempeste
Ciao mystery poet, you now have 5 votes.
There were several valid entries but ultimately you won my vote.
I thought your poem was original and creative.
I love all the examples you provided, my all-time favorite is the Italian tenor who loves to serenade. Of course, I was thinking of the great late Pavarotti.
I love the musical poster too.
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024
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Ciao mystery poet, you now have 5 votes.
There were several valid entries but ultimately you won my vote.
I thought your poem was original and creative.
I love all the examples you provided, my all-time favorite is the Italian tenor who loves to serenade. Of course, I was thinking of the great late Pavarotti.
I love the musical poster too.
Comment Written 05-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024
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Thanks for your kind review. I am so glad you liked the poem. It was difficult to write but overall, a lot of fun. Who does not love Pavarotti.
Take care and have a wonderful day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
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I hope you have a peaceful weekend ! 🍀
Comment from bob cullen
This is so much better than excellent, it is simply outstanding. Sometimes I see poetry and I wish so much I had composed it. This truly is such an example. You've done the alphabet proud in this 26 line masterpiece. I'm envious of your ability and talent. Thank you for making my day better that it was,
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024
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This is so much better than excellent, it is simply outstanding. Sometimes I see poetry and I wish so much I had composed it. This truly is such an example. You've done the alphabet proud in this 26 line masterpiece. I'm envious of your ability and talent. Thank you for making my day better that it was,
Comment Written 05-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2024
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Bob, thanks so much for your six star review. Together with your words it made my day. This was both a difficult write but also fun. Ran second in the contest. Please take care and have a wonderful day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment from Esther Brown
Wow. Just amazing. My musical knowledge is nil and I cannot imagine knowing a whole alphabet of instruments! Poetry fascinates me. Crafting words to fit a theme, keeping it short and simple. You made it look like fun!
Esther
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024
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Wow. Just amazing. My musical knowledge is nil and I cannot imagine knowing a whole alphabet of instruments! Poetry fascinates me. Crafting words to fit a theme, keeping it short and simple. You made it look like fun!
Esther
Comment Written 04-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024
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Wow. Thanks for the six star,review. Very much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed it. It was difficult at times to put it together but fun. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
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I need to add you to my list.
Comment from Jeano
I've only read a few so far, but I'm betting it's going to be hard to find one better than this. Each line gave us an instrument along with a little story. I love it, and think you might have a winner with this one.
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024
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I've only read a few so far, but I'm betting it's going to be hard to find one better than this. Each line gave us an instrument along with a little story. I love it, and think you might have a winner with this one.
Comment Written 04-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024
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Thanks for the review. Hope your confidence about the outcome of the competition becomes reality. I am glad you enjoyed the poem.
Take care and have a wonderful day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
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You're very welcome.
Comment from Jodi Ann Anderson
This Abcedarian poem is great! It looks like it would be challenging to write, but you did it! You fit more instruments than I've ever heard of in there. Great job with this!
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2024
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This Abcedarian poem is great! It looks like it would be challenging to write, but you did it! You fit more instruments than I've ever heard of in there. Great job with this!
Comment Written 04-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2024
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Jodi,
thanks so much for the review. Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, it was quite an effort but a lot of fun in the end. Have a great day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
Comment from SimianSavant
A quaver actually denotes the duration of a note in early Renaissance music. We have since replaced quavers and breves with the modern system of whole notes, quarter notes and so on.
There is a particularly well written children's book titled "Z is for Zither", I think, very nicely illustrated, which I highly recommend. It is quite similar to your piece.
A couple small proofreading typos: on Y you have an accidental apostrophe, and Hawaiians should not have an apostrophe, since it is plural and not possessive.
Nicely done,
Harambe (for President)
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reply by the author on 04-Mar-2024
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A quaver actually denotes the duration of a note in early Renaissance music. We have since replaced quavers and breves with the modern system of whole notes, quarter notes and so on.
There is a particularly well written children's book titled "Z is for Zither", I think, very nicely illustrated, which I highly recommend. It is quite similar to your piece.
A couple small proofreading typos: on Y you have an accidental apostrophe, and Hawaiians should not have an apostrophe, since it is plural and not possessive.
Nicely done,
Harambe (for President)
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Comment Written 04-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2024
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Thanks for your review and tips. Very much appreciated. I will try to locate the book you mentioned as well. Take care and have a wonderful day.
Regards
Barry Penfold.
