Classical Music Nursery Rhymes

Majors for Minors Classical Music Nursery Rhymes introduces babies and young children to the benefits of ACTIVE music stimulation. When played in the backround during sleep or play, these popular and universal nursery rhymes combine the benefits of classical music with familiar tunes that your child will grow to know and love.

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1. London Bridge
2. Baa Baa Black Sheep
3. Humpty Dumpty
4. Frere Jacques
5. Hush a Bye Baby
6. Hey Diddle Diddle
7. Mary Had a Little Lamb
8. Old MacDonald
9. This Old Man
10. Ole King Cole
11. Sing a Song of Sixpence
12. Three Blind Mice
13. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
14. Yankee Doodle
15. Oh Dear What Can The Matter Be
16. Oranges & Lemons
17. Girls & Boys Come Out To Play
18. Pop Goes The Weasel
19. Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush
20. Sur Le Pont D'Avignon

Classical Music Lullabies

Majors for Minors Classical Music Lullabies offers your baby the finest benefits of PASSIVE music stimulation. This creates a calming atmosphere whenever necessary, especially every night at bed time.

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1. Brahms' Lullaby
2. Tula Baba iAfrika
3. All The Pretty Horses (American)
4. Mozart's Lullaby
5. Bye Baby Bunting
6. Golden Slumbers (English)
7. Hush Little Baby (English)
8. Good Night To You All
9. Sleep Baby Sleep
10. My Dolly (German Air)
11. Lullaby
12. American Lullaby
13. All Through The Night (Welsh)
14. Sweetly Sleep
15. Hush A Bye
16. Rock A Bye Baby
17. Au Clair De La Lune
18. Shalom (Israel)
19. Fluffy Puffy Clouds
20. Good Night Sleep Tight

Christmas Classics For Little Angles

"Angels are the guardians of hope and wonder, the keepers of magic and dreams. Angels watch over you wherever you go, keeping each day perfect and promising a bright new tomorrow. Wherever there is love, an angel is flying by. Your guardian angel knows you inside and out and loves you just the way you are. Angels keep it simple and always travel light. Remember to leave space in your relationships so the angels have room to play. Your guardian angel helps you to find a place to go. Whenever you feel lonely, a special angel drops in for tea. Angels are with you every step of the way and help you soar with amazing grace. After all, we are angels in training; all we have to do is spread our wings and fly."
- Anonymous.

You are your child's guardian angel. Your magic can make or break - create or destroy. It`s a challenge, a responsibility and a magnificent opportunity. Babies are born into the world primed to learn... but ... they need you... not only to teach and stimulate but to trust and be loved.

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1. Away in a Manger
2. Silent Night
3. Joy to the World
4. Ding Dong Merrily on High
5. First Noel
6. Oh Little Town of Bethlehem
7. The Holly and the Ivy
8. Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer
9. Hark the Herald Angels Sing
10. Jingle Bells
11. Oh Come All Ye Faithful
12. I Saw Three Ships
13. Little Drummer Boy
14. Once in Royal David City
15. Good King Wenceslas
16. Frosty the Snowman
17. We Wish You A Merry Christmas
18. Auld Lang Syne

Bee Gees for Babies

Majors for Minors Bee Gee's for Babies is nutritious and healthy classically orchestrated music written by the Bee Gee's, which will bring back all those memories of good times. Saturday night fever no longer needs to be sleepless nights with high temperatures! This CD may also be used during activities or learning.

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1. Holiday
2. To Love Somebody
3. I've Gotta Get A Message to You
4. World
5. I Started A Joke
6. Massachusetts
7. Guilty
8. Don't Forget To Remember
9. New York Mining Disaster
10. Melody Fair
11. Tragedy
12. First Of May
13. How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
14. Staying Alive
15. Lonely Days
16. How Deep Is Your Love
17. For Whom The Bell Tolls
18. Saved By The Bell

Strykers vir Snuiters

Strykers vir Snuiters is vrygestel van weë `n groot aanvraag vir `n Afrikaanse weergawe van Majors for Minors, wat reeds `n huishoudelike naam is op die terrein van breinstimulering vir kleuters. Gewilde Afrikaanse Kinder- en tradisionele musiek, opwindend in `n klassieke idioom verwerk deur die bekende pianis en komponis, Christa Steyn.

Majors for Minors se resep is gebaseer op die jongste navorsing oor die onweerlegbare postitiewe uitwerking van klassieke musiek op die ontwikkeling van fetusse, baba's, kleuters en peuters - van ses maande in swangerskap tot op sesjarige leeftyd.

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Baroque for Babies

Majors for Minors Baroque for Babies is an ideal collection of classical music featuring the works of various composers from within and out of the Baroque era, all produced and arranged in Baroque style. Research has shown that Baroque styled music works extremely well to stimulate the brain. This compilation is ideal for ACTIVE stimulation and can benefit the entire family by reducing levels of stress.

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1. Bach J.S. - Badinerie
2. Vivaldi A. - Spring "The Four Seasons"
3. Beethoven L. van - Song of Joy
4. Handel G.F - Waterworks
5. Bach J.S. - Air on G String
6. Handel G.F - Air From Renaldo
7. Mozart W.A - Symphony no 40
8. Handel G.F - The Messiah Alleluia - Chorus
9. Trad: French Folk Song - Au Clair De La Lune
10. Trad: English Folk Song - English Country Garden
11. Trad: Afrikaans Fold Song - Siembamba
12. Brahms J. - The Sandman
13. Bach J.S. - Wake, Awake For Night is Flying
14. Bach J.S. - Jesu, Meine Freude
15. Mozart W.A. - Cradle Song
16. Handel G.F. - Largo

Learning the Orchestra

Majors for Minors edutainment is proud to present "Learning the Orchestra" - a magical learning journey with 3 favourite fairy stories, that will teach your child the individual sounds of various instruments of the orchestra.

The characters in "Little Red Riding Hood", "Hansel and Gretel" and "Jack and the Beanstalk" are represented by different instruments which are carefully chosen so that each character is easy to identify. Each character also has its own special theme, easily recognizable and enhanced by underscoring which helps to identify the transition between character and the dialogue, making the story come alive.

At the end of each story, the music themes are replayed and the child is asked to identify the character that is represented by the particular instrument. So not only does your child learn the orchestra in an enjoyable and imaginative way, but your child is also introduced to melody, musical themes, underscoring and truly beautiful original music...

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1. Introduction - Instruments and Melodies
2. Little Red Riding Hood
3. Questions and Answers
4. Introduction - Instruments and Melodies
5. Hansel and Gretel
6. Questions and Answers
7. Introduction - Jack and the Beanstalk
8. Jack and the Beanstalk
9. Questions and Answers

Symphony of Sleep

Majors for Minors is proud to present Symphony of Sleep. A compilation of classically orchestrated music that's been designed to calm the body and mind into a peaceful state of sleepiness. That magical state that we all NEED to visit, that your precious child will grow to love, can now be more easily reached through a little encouragement from Majors for Minors Symphony of Sleep

Majors for Minors Symphony of Sleep, through the incorporation of PASSIVE music stimulation using our special ingredients, provides a sound so soothing and comforting, that it allows the body and mind to relax and enjoy the tranquility of peaceful sleep.

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1. Largo - A. Vivaldi - "Lute Concerto in D Major"
2. Aria - J.S. Bach - "Goldberg Variations"
3. Excerpt - J.S. Bach - "Partita in C Minor"
4. Siciliano - D. Scarlatti
5. Adante - J.S. Bach - "Sonata II for Solo Violin"
6. Adante - A. Vivaldi - "Concerto for Two Mandolins in G Major"
7. Siciliano - J.S. Bach - "Sonata II for Flute & Harpsichord
8. Prelude II - J.S. Bach - "Well Tempered Klavier Book I"
9. Melodie - C.W. Gluck - "Orpheus and Euridice"
10. Prelude I - J.S. Bach - "Well-Tempered Klavier Book I"
11. Adagio - T. Albenoni - "Adagio for Organ & Strings in G Minor"

Mozart for Minors

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was an extraordinary talented man and musician who began displaying his musical gift at a very young age, playing the keyboard confidently at age four, and composing his first piano pieces at age five.

The term "Mozart Effect" arose from the work of University of California at Irvine's formidable team, Dr. Francis Raucher, Dr. Gordon L. Shaw, and their colleagues. It is an inclusive term signifying the transformational powers of music in health, education and well-being.

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1. Rondo Alla Turca
2. Allegretto-Fantasia in D Minor
3. Andantino (written at age of eight)
4. Minuet No. 1 - Piano Sonata in Eb
5. Allegro - Piano Sonata in C
6. Allegro - Piano Sonata in G
7. Rondo in D
8. Minuet in G
9. Larghetto
10. Andante - Symphony in D
11. Romance - Eine Kleine Nachtmusic
12. Andante - Piano Concerto in C
13. Adagio - Piano Sonata in F
14. Romanza - Piano Concerto in D minor

Playtime and Bedtime with Bach

Majors for Minors Playtime and Bedtime with Bach was developed embracing Bach's Baroque era compositions, and combining this with our UNIQUE FORMULA. There is scientific proof that music from the Baroque period has a positive effect on the brain.

The first half of the programme is designed to stimulate children during activity (ACTIVE STIMULATION). By de-stressing the brain it prepares young listeners for effective play and learning.

The second half, with a slower tempo, creates a peaceful atmosphere. Tranquility flows from the calming effect of this PASSIVE STIMULATION. Ideal relaxation for bedtime!

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Bach at Playtime
1. Sarabande - Partita no. 2
2. March in Eb
3. Invention in A Minor
4. March in D
5. Minuet in G
6. Minuet - Partita no. 1
7. Invention in D minor
8. Bouree in E Minor
9. Allemande - French Suite no. 6
10. Small Fugue in C Minor
Bach at Bedtime
11. Small Prelude no. 2
12. Minuet in A Minor
13. Minuet in G
14. Small Prelude no. 1
15. Minuet in G Minor
16. Small Prelude no. 6
17. Prelude - Cello Suite 1
18. Siciliano - Violin Sonata no. 4
19. Minuet - French Suite no. 1
20. Minuet in C Minor

Mother Nature

Soothing sounds from nature, interwoven with beautiful melodies from Bach, Beethoven, Vivaldi and other great composers makes this compilation a UNIQUE and CALMING experience. Through the use of carefully identified specific frequencies, and below heartbeat tempo, this album helps to create the ideal environment for learning, concentration and sleep.

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1. Largo (from New World Symphony) - A. Dvorak
2. On the Wings of Song - F. Mendelssohn
3. The Swan (from Carnivale of Animals) - C. Saint - Saens
4. Sheep May Safely Graze - J.S. Bach
5. Morning (from Peer Gynt) - E. Greig
6. Joy of My Soul - J.S. Bach
7. Fur Elize - L. Beethoven
8. Song of the Volga Boatmen - Traditional
9. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star - W.A. Mozart
10. Ave Maria - F. Shubert
11. The Four Seasons - Spring - A. Vivaldi
12. The Four Seasons - Summer - A. Vivaldi
13. The Four Seasons - Autumn - A. Vivaldi
14. The Four Seasons - Winter - A. Vivaldi
15. Moonlight Sonata - (Op. 7, no. 2, First Movement) - L. Beethoven

Heartbeat

Majors for Minors Heartbeat is the ideal music stimulation for newborn babies. It has been produced to ensure balanced development for your infant.

Within the womb, from as early as six months in Utero, the unborn child experiences many sounds, including the ever-present heartbeat. This album, with its many nursery rhymes and lullabies ( which become major influences in the formative years ), provides benefits to baby which now also include the comforting effects of the familiar heartbeat.

These classical music interpretations, combined with soothing frequencies and a slow tempo, are designed to calm babies from birth to four months old.

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1. All 8 tracks continuous
2. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
3. Hush a Bye Baby
4. Brahm's Lullaby
5. Rock A Bye Baby
6. Mozart's Lullaby
7. Three Blind Mice
8. London Bridge
9. Here We Go Round the Mullberry Bush

Soothing Sound and Song

Majors for Minors proudly presents another FIRST in child audio stimuli by offering a compilation of children's songs with a difference.

Traditionally all our CD's are designed both to assist children to focus and to have a calming effect on them by using carefully selected sounds and frequencies within a classically styled medium.

Soothing Sound & Song expands on this successful formula by adding SOOTHING VOICES with CELTIC INFLUENCES as well as TIBETAN BOWLS, FILTERED SWEEP, PINK NOISE, BELOW AVERAGE HEARTBEAT TEMPO'S & SOUND FREQUENCIES - all designed to calm. There sounds have been added to our usual array of orchestral instruments - strings, woodwinds and reeds.

These twelve beautiful tracks include re-arrangments of well-known nursery rhymes and our own original songs composed with beautiful melodies and touching lyrics.

Majors for Minors Soothing Sound & Song, through the incorporation of passive music stimulation, offers a relaxing and positive musical experience for babies, children and their parents.

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1. Mozart's Lullaby
2. Fairy Wings
3. Brahm's Lullaby
4. A Little Bit
5. Sing a Song of Sixpence
6. Unafraid
7. Rock A Bye Baby
8. This is the Day
9. Baa Baa Black Sheep
10. Greensleeves
11. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
12. Sleeping Time