What kind of music did Ben like?
Ben composed a quartet. Ben Franklin found simple beauty in simple tunes. He played several musical instruments, including the violin, harp, and guitar. His great interest in music lead him to build his own glass armonica. This simple musical instrument was played by touching the edge of the spinning glass with dampened fingers. The armonica’s beautiful tones appealed to many composers, including Mozart and Beethoven. (More at: www.gigmasters.com/armonica/benfranklin.html) A Magical Touch…of Harmony What countries did Ben travel to, and why? 1724-26 – England, to continue training as a printer 1757-1762 – England, acting as London representative of the Pennsylvania Assembly 1764-66 – England, to Craven Street, London 1767 – To France 1774 – To England 1776-84 – France, acting as a American Commissioner to France, negotiates Treaty of Alliance with France. Ben was a negotiator of treaties with Prussia and other countries. For England, negotiator of the Treaty of Peace with Great Brita
