Second Grade
In Second Grade, students will build upon previously learned concepts. In addition, grade two students will:
* Sing with dynamic contrast
* Recognize dynamic markings from pianissimo (very soft) to fortissimo (very loud)
* Introduction to the music staff, ex: treble clef, measures, and bar lines
* Read, play, and understand half notes, half rests, whole notes and whole rests
* Compose and improvise using all known rhythms and expressions
* Identify musical instruments, their corresponding instrument family, and their sound
* Participate in simple folk dances
* Introduction to Native American music and Mexican music