In the first part, the music is classical (Mozart, Beethoven,
Brahms) and the teacher reads the text slowly and solemnly, with attention to the dynamics of the
music. The students follow the text in their books. This is followed by several minutes of silence. In
the second part, they listen to baroque music (Bach, Corelli, Handel) while the teacher reads the text
in a normal speaking voice. During this time they have their books closed. During the whole of this
session, their attention is passive; they listen to the music but make no attempt to learn the
material.