Differentiating steady beat from rhythm through name and song games
Use of interpretive movement to show high and low sounds from the piano.
Exploration of high and low, plus melodic shape, in student lead "roller coaster" activity.
Practice and expanded mastery of solfege, using voices and hand signs.
Orff sequencing of the song "Bow Wow Wow" - teaching how solfege is applied in music, then teaching the concept of two part harmony through rounds and a partner song with "Hot Cross Buns, and well as the concept and practice of instrumental accompaniment and synchronized dance
Identifying the difference between beat and rhythm
Constructing song through different elements of music. Students can identify rhythm and melody, now they will dissect a simple poem, discover its rhythm, and through exploring orff instruments, add their own melody to the poem
Practicing and applying solfege patterns from the pentatonic scale in singing, and in the playing of instruments .
Exploration and improvisation on barred instruments
Folk Song and Dance
Students will study the history of folk dance in North American history. They will apply gross and fine motor skills to memorize steps to various folk dances. They will also use musical terms to define elemental changes in musical form.
Study of Rhythm
Students will apply and expand on knowledge of basic rhythm through the study of of American folk music.
Introduction to Recorder
Students are learning proper technique for holding and playing the recorder, as well as for reading recorder music.
Folk song study
Students will study folk songs from various cultures a means of learning to read music and practice proper vocal technique.
Introduction to the Ukulele
Students will study the anatomy, hand position, playing technique and chord reading. Students will begin to learn basic chords to be played along with a variety of folk songs and popular music.
American folk music
Students reflect on historical and cultural context of a variety of American folk music, all while learning the proper vocal technique with which to perform such music.