4th graders are focusing on...
Reading, writing, and playing new rhythms like:
dotted half note
ti tika (8th/16th note combo)
tika ti (16th/8th note combo)
Learning to sing the Texas state song: "Texas, Our Texas"
Beginning to play their first consistent instrument at school: the recorder!
Identifying articulation in music:
Staccato
Fermata
Accent
New dynamic markings:
Crescendo
Decrescendo
Recorder Resources
Playing the recorder is a great beginner band instrument! It helps them begin to develop breath control and the finger dexterity needed for more advanced instruments in middle school. We focus mainly on three notes to begin: B, A, and G.
Recorders at school are cleaned after each use with the help of our wonderful cafeteria staff!Â
The recorder is the first instrument that students can really take ownership of in music class because they might even be able to play at home! Interested in buying one for home use? Click here. This is the best sounding one while still being cost effective!