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You may be familiar with the composer and some of his music but do you know about these unusual facts about Mozart? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Musical Prodigy from an Early Age<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mozart was really good at music from a very young age. He started playing the keyboard when he was only three years old and wrote his first song when he was five.
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2. Master of Improvisation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wolfgang was great at making up music on the spot. He could impress people by creating beautiful melodies and harmonies right in front of them without any planning or practice.
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3. Unconventional Compositions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

He liked to try different and strange kinds of music. He composed music for a mechanical organ known as a “mechanical clock,” which could play pre-set tunes automatically. It was a fun and experimental way for him to make music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Pet Starling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another fact about Mozart is that he had a pet bird called a starling. This bird could copy human speech. Mozart loved the bird and even composed a musical piece titled “A Musical Joke” that imitated the starling’s chirping melodies.
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5. Musical Memory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

He had an amazing memory for music. He could listen to a complicated song just once and then write it down perfectly from memory. This special ability helped him write music without needing to make many changes or corrections.
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6. Love for Coarse Humour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wolfgang had a funny sense of humour and liked to make jokes. Sometimes his jokes were a bit silly and included subjects that would be thought of as toilet humour in this modern day. He enjoyed making people laugh and being playful in his music and writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These interesting facts about Mozart show us how incredible and unique he was as a musician. From his early talent to his playful and creative nature, Mozart’s music continues to enchant and entertain people all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can read more about the composer on our biography page<\/a> and look through our Mozart sheet music section<\/a> to download PDF sheet music and MP3 files.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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