Week of 5/4/2020

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Ms. McDonald's Weekly Video

First, WATCH Ms. McDonald's video featuring Virtual Ms. McDonald

Then, EXPLORE the Rhythm section of the Chrome Music Lab below!

This week, Virtual Ms. McDonald asks you to explore the Rhythm section of the Chrome Music Lab. Watch her demonstration in the video then explore below!

Happy music-making!

Additional Music Activities

Second, COMPLETE at least one additional music activity.

If you only have time for one additional activity, that's great; if you want to complete all of the additional activities for this week, that's awesome. Do what you can!

This week we will be exploring string instruments. Choose one or two of these activities to explore throughout the week:

LEARN - Instruments of the String Family (2:03). How does a violin work? (1:18)
LISTEN - Here are several string instruments. Listen to each and compare the sounds. How are they similar? How are they different?
- Violin (2:43)
- Viola (2:55)
- Cello (6:30)
- Double Bass (2:04)
- Harp (4:12)
WATCH - See if you can recognize the instruments being used in the performances below. Name the different instrument combinations in each performance.
- Firework (1:38)
- The Swan Project (4:57)
- Bad Guy (1:50)
- Movie Studio Intros (1:32)
IMAGINE - Many of you play or have played an instrument. Sometimes we can be creative with our instruments through improvisation, interpretation, or by creating sound effects. Here are a few examples of each!
- Jazz Violin (3:28)
- Music of Wii (2:15)
- Sound Effects on the Violin (5:27)
If you are interested in watching more virtual performances check out #songsofcomfort. You’ll find more performances like this one on the Harp!
THINK - What are some other instruments that also have strings? Does every string instrument have the same amount of strings? Are all string instruments acoustic? Are there any electric string instruments?
BONUS PERFORMANCE! May the 4th be with you! (1:53)

Happy exploring!