Baby Grand Piano at Totally KidsChild Size Grand Piano for your budding musician.

Happy Birthday Ludwig!

Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany December 16, 1770. His father, a singer, was his first teacher. As a very young  boy, Ludwig became a traveling performer, and soon found himself supporting his family.

In his early twenties, Ludwig moved to Vienna, where he spent the rest of his life. He was one of the first composers to make a living without being employed by the church or a member of nobility. At first, he was known as a brilliant pianist, but when he was around 30 years old, he started going deaf. When he could no longer hear well enough to play the piano, Beethoven composed some of his best music even after he was deaf.

Beethoven is considered one of the greatest musical geniuses who ever lived. His nine symphonies are what is is most famous for, but also wrote chamber music, choral music, piano music, string quartets, as well as an opera.

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Learn to Play Piano at Totally Kids fun furniture and toysStart your little ones out on this colorful Learn to Play Piano featuring 25 keys and 2 full octaves to give kids a wide range of notes to play. Included is an illustrated songbook and color-coded key chart.

Pretend Birthday Cake at Totally Kids fun furniture and toysWhat’s a birthday without a birthday cake? Totally Kids fun furniture & toys has this delicious Pretend Birthday Cake that will let you have your cake and (pretend) eat it too.

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Ending on a Sweet NoteWe always like to end on a sweet note.  Cookie Tray Cookies has these no bake delectable musical cookies available ready to ship.