Everybody gets scared sometimes. Even grown-ups need to find ways to feel safe. Listen to some examples below of how music can turn fear into comfort and courage.

Ludwig Van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 14 "Moonlight" — Does it sound like Beethoven is comforted by the light of the moon in the middle of the night?

LISTEN — Ludwig Van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 14 "Moonlight"

Giuseppi Tartini: Violin Concerto "The Devil's Trill" — This composer got a great idea for a piece of music after having an intense dream about the devil and the violin.

LISTEN — Giuseppi Tartini: Violin Concerto "The Devil's Trill"

Edvard Grieg: Peer Gynt "In the Hall of Mountain King" — Sometimes fear is helpful, and can tell you when to get out of a bad situation.

LISTEN — Edvard Grieg: Peer Gynt "In the Hall of Mountain King"

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