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Dear Teachers,
Dear Teachers,
The NHSO Education Department has partnered with Practicing Musician in hopes to help you in your recruiting for your music programs. Each of the four instrument families can be explored, with YouTube content that demonstrates each instrument and features musical examples from across musical genres.
The NHSO Education Department has partnered with Practicing Musician in hopes to help you in your recruiting for your music programs. Each of the four instrument families can be explored, with YouTube content that demonstrates each instrument and features musical examples from across musical genres.
There are also three tests on the Home page. Students should take these tests independently and write down their scores/preferences on a separate piece of paper.
There are also three tests on the Home page. Students should take these tests independently and write down their scores/preferences on a separate piece of paper.
1. A Beat test, which assesses the student's ability to tap a beat, even when the backing track goes away. The higher the student's score, the more natural their internal pulse. This should HELP in assessing who might have a more natural ability in the percussion section.
1. A Beat test, which assesses the student's ability to tap a beat, even when the backing track goes away. The higher the student's score, the more natural their internal pulse. This should HELP in assessing who might have a more natural ability in the percussion section.
2. A Tone playlist, which asks students what their preference is in terms of lower, mid, or higher pitches. This should HELP in your assessment of what range instruments they have a natural preference for.
2. A Tone playlist, which asks students what their preference is in terms of lower, mid, or higher pitches. This should HELP in your assessment of what range instruments they have a natural preference for.
3. A Pitch Sensitivity test, which assesses a student's ability to determine if the second pitch they hear is higher or lower than the first pitch.
3. A Pitch Sensitivity test, which assesses a student's ability to determine if the second pitch they hear is higher or lower than the first pitch.
After writing down their scores, send students the Instrument Preferences google form and make sure that they enter YOUR e-mail in the first question. Their responses will be e-mailed directly to you.
Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions, comments, concerns, or ideas for this website!
Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions, comments, concerns, or ideas for this website!
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