Note Name Memory Game

On the far right where it says Games, click on "Note Name Memory," then click on notes on the staff, and then click on Level 2. Click on the cards to create matches between notes on the musical staff and their letter names.

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"Cheki Morena"

This song is listed under fourth grade. On the left, under song list, scroll down to song #18. It's called "Cheki Morena" This is a folk song from Puerto Rico. Dancing is a big part of their culture and this song is often danced to.

1. Listen to this folk song from Puerto Rico. First - play the highlights video. It will teach you the song step by step slowly. Listen for the pronunciation of the Spanish words and then try singing it on solfege syllables.

2. Next, watch the video and see if you can sing along.

3. Between the singing parts, there are pages for improvisation. When you see these pages, create your own rhythm patterns. You can use body percussion or find something at your house to make a beat with. Be creative!

4. Can you figure out the form of "Cheki Morena"?

5. Pause the video and name the notes for this song.

6. If you have an instrument at home, can you play this song on your instrument?

Mozart - "Contradance 3"

On the far left - click on listening. Next click on Kit 5. Scroll down to Song #18. Check out the listening log and answer the questions. Click on analysis and reflect as you listen. Click on Play Along and play the rhythms shown on something you have at home. Finally, click on Composer to learn about Mozart, a famous composer during the Classical era of music.

Mozart is one of my favorite classical composers.

What do you think of his music?

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