Fourth Grade

4th Grade

Students will:

read and play more complex rhythm patterns (syncopation, sixteenth notes)

recognize chord progressions

sing in rounds

move rhythmically to a steady beat

create chants and accompaniments

read and write notes on a staff

begin playing the recorder (a flute-like wind instrument) and develop playing skills

create melodies on the recorder

create melodies on pitched percussion

sing and dance to songs of different cultures