4th Grade Musicians

PSES Music YouTube

You can visit or subscribe to the PSES Music Youtube Channel! Ms. Highsmith posts new videos and suggests fun activities for each grade. She also adds videos to playlists for learning more about the Elements of Music and other musical topics.

Ms. H shows how to do the VMM Recorder Songs

B-A-G Recorder Skills Practice

Hello musicians! I hope you aren't driving your parents crazy with your recorders yet. Remember your recorder ABC's : A: Articulate with TaB: Breath control (soft warm air)C: Cover the holes (leaks cause squeaks)KEEP YOUR LEFT HAND ON TOPWhen the weather is nice, practice outside! Try Ms. H's video to learn how to play along with the VMM Recorder Songs and then see how far you can get in the VMM playlist. Fingerings: B (1st finger + thumb), A (2 fingers + thumb), and G (3 fingers + thumb).
Order of B-A-G Warmups and Song Videos:Hot Cross BunsGently SleepClair de Lune Sailor Sailor on the Sea

VMM Playlist on YouTube

Lines and Spaces Video

Watch Ms. H's video to learn or review naming the notes on the lines and spaces of the musical staff.

Name That Note

Practice your note reading skills as often as you can and beat your own best scores!