First Grade Curriculum

Rhythm

• Pulse
• Quarter note/rest, Eighth Note
• Tempo (Fast/Slow)
• Reading Rhythm patterns
• Rhythm Composition
• Rhythmic Dictation

Melody

• Reading/Singing La, Sol, Mi
• High/Low
• Up/Down
• Melodic Composition
• Melodic Dictation

Harmony

• Instrument Mallet Technique
• Ostinato (1 part and 2 part)

Form

• Same/Different
• Phrase
• AB/ABA form

Timbre

• Body Percussion
• Identifying Percussion Instruments
• Vocal Qualities