Music
Term 3
Mrs Dowden says you can use the following music programmes which you have gone over in class.
INCREDIBOX
ISLEOFTUNE
CHROME MUSIC LAB
PAPATUANUKU IS BREATHING - well being poem and graphics, great for everyone [sent to you last time we locked down, but well worth using again]
BLOB opera - I did send this idea out last time [Term 1 week 5 this year], but I think it came to you too late to use. Great for all levels.
https://artsandculture.google.com/experiment/blob-opera/AAHWrq360NcGbw?cp=e30.
HOOK LINE and SINGALONG - A song by a kiwi pupil with sign language and lyrics. 'Aotearoa', easy to learn and also one of this year's choir songs. Good for all levels.
RHYTHM - some ideas for middle and senior pupils, including some topical words relating to covid to tap out and a video to watch and join in with. Also has some rhythm activities to do on their devices. https://sites.google.com/view/primarymusicforhomelearning/elements-of-music/rhythm-%C5%ABngeri
PLAYING - a virtual Xylophone to play on. Suitable for all ages.
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RHYTHM ACTIVITY
Find some wooden chopsticks or wooden mixing spoons and a place to play them - on the deck, bench or kitchen floor. Some classes have seen this before, but it's so much fun. Follow the instruction video, then play along with the songs - FIREFLIES and FRIEND LIKE ME. Maybe you could teach it to someone else in your bubble.
https://sites.google.com/view/primarymusicforhomelearning/playing
PITCH - High and Low
We hear sounds all the time - try this activity to see if you can decide which is the higher tone - A or B [Suitable for all levels]
You could make your sound vocal sounds and test a family member or even use things around your home, for example a teaspoon and a fork tapped on the bench and decide which is lower or higher.
https://trainer.thetamusic.com/en/content/html5-pitch-
FATHER'S DAY/GOOD BLOKES DAY
Year 4 - 6 students - we began to write jingles before home learning began. Use the same ideas to write a song for Sunday 5th Sept
How about using one of the following well known tunes.
*Old MacDonald had a farm...
*Row, row, row your boat...
*If you're happy and you know it...
Think about a special man in your life - dad, grandad, family friend, neighbour.
Write down a few things that make them special, their likes, hobbies, interests, things they do for you etc.
Make it short and simple - see if you can put your ideas into one of the tunes above and sing it in person, over the phone or internet on Sunday.
Here is a song written by my daughter for her dad.
Sing it along to the tune - 'If you're happy and you know it'
YOU'RE A DAD, HUSBAND AND GRANDPOPS
YOU'RE A REALLY GOOD BLOKE AND WE LOVE YOU
YOU LOVE TO COOK, FISH AND BUILD
WE APPRECIATE ALL YOU DO
HAVE A GREAT DAY TODAY, WE'LL TREAT YOU.
MAKING AN INSTRUMENT - MARACA/SHAKER
Save up some containers [for example empty yoghurt pots or paper towel tubes], or use some plastic containers from your kitchen.
Put some dry rice, pasta, or small pebbles inside - just a small amount is fine. Cover the open ends firmly with a cardboard top held firmly in place by plenty of tape. If using a plastic kitchen container, just put the lid on tightly. You may like to decorate your home made maraca/shaker with stickers, pictures from magazines or washi tape. Bring it along to school when we return, Mrs Dowden would love to see it.
Put on some of your favourite music and play your maraca.
Take care everyone