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The Sound of Music Soundtrack

(2000, Soundtrack, by Various Artists, Label: RCA)

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4.

  • Is it any good?

    5.0

  • Common Sense says

    This is lyrical, beautifully textured music.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

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What Parents Need to Know

About The Sound of Music Soundtrack

Parents need to know that Maria is a strong example of a brave young woman in search of her destiny. "I Have Confidence" offers a great lesson in examining---and confronting--your fears. Ask kids how the song's changing music reflects this development.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how music helps you get through tough and trying times. Then (to prove the point) create personal lyrics to "My Favorite Things" or sing out in the chorus numbers. The movie's story can also be used as a springboard to teach older children about the Nazi regime and the Holocaust.
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  1. Parent Reviewer
    Tsion
    Lives in Nebraska
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    Clean, Wonderful Soundtrack!

    There is nothing at all to worry about. Christopher Plummer and Julie Andrews have beautiful voices. Share it with your kids!

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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  3. Adult Reviewer
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    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    animalloverkt
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    The best Rogers & Hammerstein EVER!!!!!

    This is a wonderful, fabulous soundtrack for kids of all ages. It teaches the musical scale while kids can have fun with it. I am 13, and this is my absolute FAVORITE CD EVER!!!!! It's especially fun when you can change characters and change your voice with it. All around wonderful good clean music, which is so hard to find in a world of noise pollution, such as rap.

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    sarah_from_yale
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    Fantastic

    'The Sound of Music' is a delightful compilation of the Rogers & Hammerstein songs found in the musical. Educational, as it features the song "Do Re Mi" which teaches the Von Trapp children the musical scale, and fun, these songs are appropriate for any age, and are uplifting and enjoyable for years.

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