How do we play instruments?
Adaptive Perseverance - Mastering an instrument requires continuous effort and adapting to new challenges, reflecting resilience.
Learner’s Mindset - The journey to mastery involves a lifelong quest for improvement and openness to feedback.
Communication - Music is a universal language that enables powerful nonverbal communication, enhancing self-expression and understanding between diverse groups.
Responsibility - Committing to practice and group performances cultivates a sense of responsibility and integrity.
Global Citizenship - Through music, individuals can connect with global cultures, fostering empathy and a sense of belonging in a larger community.
Critical Thinking - Learning music theory and applying it to practice develops problem-solving skills and creativity.
Collaboration - Ensemble play emphasizes teamwork, leveraging the strengths and perspectives of each member for a common goal.
What sounds do different instruments make?
How do we use our hands or simple classroom instruments to play each instrument?
Why is it important to play together at the same speed?
Identify and name classroom instruments
Show how to hold and play each instrument safely
Keep a steady beat on their instrument with a simple song
MU:Cr1.1.K.a - With guidance, explore and experience music concepts (such as beat and melodic contour)
MU:Pr5.1.K.a - With guidance, apply personal, teacher, and peer feedback to refine performances.
MU:Pr5.1.K.b - With guidance, use suggested strategies in rehearsal to improve the expressive qualities of music.
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