Performance of Richard’s latest Bass with John Pennington and Peter May playing Conch.
For more information about John Pennington–Percussionist please go to www.johnpennington.com.
Richard Cooke is a Grammy award-winning musician who started Freenotes Harmony Park and created a family of instruments that give everyone a way to play beautiful music simply. These instruments have become permanent fixtures in parks all over the world. Richard spent several years sailing the ocean and doing coral reef research with the Biosphere Foundation. A former member of the city council of Moab, Utah, he now makes his home in Durango.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx
Beautiful Music Made Simple
Freenotes music instruments are so easy to play they allow anyone to create enchanting music. These beautifully designed percussion instruments are the perfect first instrument for both children and adults. The tones are lovely, soothing and there are no wrong notes. Freenotes musical instruments are being used in school music education, music therapy, community centers and they are a great family activity as well.