When talking about classical music, what can you think of? Is it a big orchestra with an old guy in a black suit waves a stick in front? You are(part) right. But there is a lot more about it. Classical music can be as simple as just one singer singing a song. It can also mean orchestra with hundreds of musicians. Classical music can express an idea, explore a theme or convey emotions. It has its roots in the traditions of(Europe) art and concert music with a history of more than 1,000 years. Classical music is usually(serious) than other types of music. Listeners are supposed(stay) quiet and still.
Nowadays, more and more students are crazy about classical music(composer), such as Mozart, Chopin and Beethoven. They think their music can make them calm down, sleep well become smarter. They can perform better in tests as well. Besides, according to(they) musical preference, it is possible to tell the types of their personality. Professionals like teachers can use the personality information to determine whether they have a particular talent for music, which they never(know) before.
I hadn't got exercise lately and felt a bit dizzy. I was a little1 . One of my friends invited me to show up to see a2 that they said would help me feel better. Little did I know that I was about to see something I would never forget.
They introduced a young3 , Mr Patrick Henry Hughes. He was4 onto the stage in his wheelchair and began to play the piano. His fingers5 across the keys as he made beautiful music. He then began to sing as he played, and it was even more beautiful. For some reason,6 , I knew that I was seeing something special. Ten minutes later, someone came on the stage and7 a video of Patrick Henry Hughes.
Patrick was born with no eyes and a tightening of the joints which left him8 for life. Before his first birthday, he9 the piano. On his second birthday, he asked to play it. His father was10 . "We might not play baseball, but we can play music together. "
Today, Patrick is a11 at university. His father attends classes with him and he has made nearly all "A" s. He is also a trumpet player of a band. He and his father do it together — they12 all the band practices and the half-time performance in front of thousands of people.
But even more than his13 musical talent, it was Patrick's attitude to gratitude that touched me. I will never forget that night, that smile, that music, but most importantly, that14 attitude to gratitude. Gratitude can change your attitude,15 your life forever.
