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Hi Sixth Graders!
Hi Sixth Graders!
Here's what you can explore this week. Have fun making music!
Here's what you can explore this week. Have fun making music!
First, you will see two new challenges: a rhythm reader challenge and a melody of the week challenge to name the lines and spaces. You will also see the correct answers for last week's challenges. Next week, I will post the correct answers to this week's challenges and give you two more.
First, you will see two new challenges: a rhythm reader challenge and a melody of the week challenge to name the lines and spaces. You will also see the correct answers for last week's challenges. Next week, I will post the correct answers to this week's challenges and give you two more.
Next, you will see the American composer of the week--this week's composer is Charles Ives.
Next, you will see the American composer of the week--this week's composer is Charles Ives.
Finally, you will see the new section I recently added, called "From the mind of the composer." You will hear from current composers (one each week) who talk about the way they create music--their composing process.
Finally, you will see the new section I recently added, called "From the mind of the composer." You will hear from current composers (one each week) who talk about the way they create music--their composing process.
Hope you enjoy these learning activities!
Hope you enjoy these learning activities!
RHYTHM READER CHALLENGE
RHYTHM READER CHALLENGE
Directions:
Directions:
Look at the RHYTHM READER GUIDE below as a reminder of how we completed our rhythm readers in music class.
Either copy and print this week's rhythm reader challenge, or simply write the answers on a sheet of paper.
Just like in school, write the beat numbers (example: 1 2 3 4) and "syllables" (example 1 e + a) under each music note.
Remember some of the basics--the top number of the time signature tells you how many beat per measure; measures are the chunks of music divided by the bar lines; when you cross a bar line, you start over at beat #1.
Keep your answers until next week to see how much you got right.
RHTYTHM READER GUIDE
RHTYTHM READER GUIDE
CORRECT ANSWERS FOR LAST WEEK'S RHYTHM READER CHALLENGE (5/25/2020)
CORRECT ANSWERS FOR LAST WEEK'S RHYTHM READER CHALLENGE (5/25/2020)
THIS WEEK'S RHYTHM READER CHALLENGE (Check the time signature--2, 3, or 4 beats per measure?) 6/1/2020
THIS WEEK'S RHYTHM READER CHALLENGE (Check the time signature--2, 3, or 4 beats per measure?) 6/1/2020
MELODY OF THE WEEK CHALLENGE
MELODY OF THE WEEK CHALLENGE
Directions:
Directions:
Look at the MELODY GUIDE below as a reminder of how we labeled the music notes with letters in music class.
Either copy and print this week's melody challenge, or simply write the answers on a sheet of paper.
Just like in school, write the correct letter under each music note.
Remember some of the basics--in treble clef, the lines of the music staff from bottom to top are E, G, B, D, F (remember: Every Good Boy Does Fine); in treble clef, the spaces of the music staff from bottom to top are F, A, C, E (which spells the word "face"); the musical alphabet only has 7 letters: A, B, C, D, E, F, G.
Keep your answers until next week to see how much you got right.
MELODY GUIDE
MELODY GUIDE
CORRECT ANSWERS FOR LAST WEEK'S MELODY CHALLENGE (5/25/2020)
CORRECT ANSWERS FOR LAST WEEK'S MELODY CHALLENGE (5/25/2020)
THIS WEEK'S MELODY OF THE WEEK CHALLENGE (6/1/2020) Fun fact: Who sang this more recent version of "Over the Rainbow?" Directions: only write in the letters for the notes above the song lyrics.
THIS WEEK'S MELODY OF THE WEEK CHALLENGE (6/1/2020) Fun fact: Who sang this more recent version of "Over the Rainbow?" Directions: only write in the letters for the notes above the song lyrics.
COMPOSER OF THE WEEK
COMPOSER OF THE WEEK
Our composer of the week is Charles Ives. Remember, we have been studying American composers from the twentieth century (1900’s).
20th Century American composer, Charles Ives (1874-1954)
20th Century American composer, Charles Ives (1874-1954)
You may know that the 20th century (1900's) was a period of experimentation for composers in several countries. Ives was one of the first, though his music was not performed much until later in his life. He wrote symphonies for orchestras, pieces for piano and chamber music. One way in which Ives experimented was to superimpose two or more very different ideas together (such as the 1st piece below at around 15:00). Another was to use harmony in a very different way. You will hear the result below.
Follow the links below to listen to some examples of Charles Ives’ music.
Questions to consider:
As you listen to the first piece, what happens from around 14:30 to 15:40? Imagine if you had 3 or 4 devices playing different songs at the same time. This is what Ives was trying to make it sound like. What musicians are added the last few minutes?
In the cover picture for the second piece below, you will see the pianist holding a piece of wood in his right hand. Scroll forward to 17:30-19:20 to answer the question... What is the pianist going to do with that board?
The third piece has no strange ways of playing instruments, but one thing is very unusual to many of our ears. Is it the melody, harmony, or rhythm?
Symphony No. 4
Symphony No. 4
Piano Sonata No.2
Piano Sonata No.2
Trio for Violin, Violoncello and Piano
Trio for Violin, Violoncello and Piano
FROM THE MIND OF THE COMPOSER:
FROM THE MIND OF THE COMPOSER:
This week's living composer: Brian Balmages, composer of orchestral music. As you play the video and listen to him speak about his approach to composing, consider the following question. Why has this composer decided that it is important for him to conduct his own compositions?
This week's living composer: Brian Balmages, composer of orchestral music. As you play the video and listen to him speak about his approach to composing, consider the following question. Why has this composer decided that it is important for him to conduct his own compositions?
Composing Organically
Composing Organically
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