Embedded Files
QUARTER 1:
Through learning the process and technique of playing Xylophones and other classroom instruments, 5th Grade students will create their own arrangements of "I Like to Move It," a pop song from the movie "Madagascar."
I Like to Move It Move It!
I Like to Move It Move It!
These amazing students have been working in small groups and partnerships to work out the rhythmic pattern for both the accompaniment and the melody of the song "I Like to Move It" from the movie Madagascar. After figuring out the notes and rhythms, they layer the patterns together and play as an ensemble. It is particularly challenging to get the timing right, as the melody begins a half beat behind the accompaniment! Finally, they created some "freestyle" or improvised patterns and add that to the mix as well.
Final Performance Links
Quarter 2: Using the Little Kids Rock program, students explore chord fingering and chord progressions by learning basic chords on the Ukulele. At the end of the unit, students will have an opportunity to pick a song of their choice to learn, then teach to a classmate.
Ukuleles
Ukuleles
Forming the correct shape for chord fingerings can be challenging! On top of that, students have to strum the strings AND switch chords in time with the music. It's a lot to think about. Playing an instrument like the ukulele is an excellent way to make mind-body connections and build pathways across the midline in the developing brain.
Quarter 3:
Quarter 3:
Bucket Drumming!
Bucket Drumming!
5th Grade students are using 5-gallon buckets donated from the local Home Depot to practice rhythm reading and drumming skills. Students practice drumming on different surfaces of the bucket: top, rim, and sides. They are also learning to recognize and read intermediate rhythmic notation, as well as practicing their playing fluency and stick tricks.
PXL_20220121_204209413.mp4PXL_20220121_203327433.mp4PXL_20220119_203345068.mp4PXL_20220121_201251036.mp4For the final project of our bucket drumming unit, students picked a song of their choice to learn and perform in an informal "informance" during music class. Students utilized our subscription to BucketDrumming.net to find their song. It's exciting seeing the students transferring their skills into new material!
Quarter 4:
Quarter 4:
While using Boomwhackers - hollow percussion tubes - students explore Rhythm Reading, Rhythm Dictation, Building Melodies, and Composing.
Boomwhackers!
Boomwhackers!
Each color of Boomwhacker is a different color and length, and therefore a different note. While building melodies, students have to watch and listen and be ready to play their own note at the correct time.
PXL_20220315_193450013.mp4PXL_20220315_193249255.mp4PXL_20220315_192934969.mp4Page updated
Report abuse