Every year it is awesome to give our music concerts in winter and the spring but there is so much behind the scenes in class that people aren't able to see. In music class there are a variety of concepts that we study. Every year in the curriculum we take these concepts one step farther and deepen our understanding. Here are some videos and resources to help students (and parents) understand some of what we concentrate on in music class.
Click on each picture for examples and to learn more!
Beat
Beat is the underlying pulse in music. It is like the heartbeat of a piece of music. It can go fast or slow but it stays steady.
Rhythm
Rhythm is the long and short sounds and silences during a piece of music.
Melody
Notes in piece of music that go higher, lower or repeat. You can sing or play on an instrument. This is also known as the "tune".
Harmony
More than one line of music being played or sung at the same time.
Form
Patterns used to create musical pieces
Expressive Elements
These are the parts of music that include dynamics, tempo, texture, style and articulation.
State Music Standards
These are the standards we address at every grade level for music.