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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 Philip Glass.
Next, you will see the American composer of the week--this week's composer is Philip Glass.
Finally, you will see the new section I added last week, 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 added last week, 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 (5/11/2020)
CORRECT ANSWERS FOR LAST WEEK'S RHYTHM READER CHALLENGE (5/11/2020)
THIS WEEK'S RHYTHM READER CHALLENGE (Check the time signature--2, 3, or 4 beats per measure?) 5/18/2020 [1st measure hint: those are a group of 4 eighth notes (not sixteenths).]
THIS WEEK'S RHYTHM READER CHALLENGE (Check the time signature--2, 3, or 4 beats per measure?) 5/18/2020 [1st measure hint: those are a group of 4 eighth notes (not sixteenths).]
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 (5/11/2020)
CORRECT ANSWERS FOR LAST WEEK'S MELODY CHALLENGE (5/11/2020)
THIS WEEK'S MELODY OF THE WEEK CHALLENGE (5/18/2020)
THIS WEEK'S MELODY OF THE WEEK CHALLENGE (5/18/2020)
COMPOSER OF THE WEEK
COMPOSER OF THE WEEK
Our composer of the week is Philip Glass. Remember, we have been studying American composers from the twentieth century (1900’s).
20th Century American composer, Philip Glass (b. 1937).
20th Century American composer, Philip Glass (b. 1937).
You may know what "(b. 1937)" means. If not, the "b" stands for "born" and there is only one date shown; this means that this composer is still living. Glass is known as a "minimalist" composer. Like the word "minimum," his approach to music is to use the minimal amount of musical information, or to make the most out of a few ideas. That said, he had a great deal of influence on other composers of the late 1900's and his music was innovative. He has written music for instruments and voices, including operas.
Follow the links below to listen to some examples of Philip Glass’s music.
Questions to consider:
As you listen to the first piece, be patient for a while. What have you noticed? Is it exciting/uninteresting? Are there many things going on or a great deal of repeating? Remember, Glass is a "minimalist" composer.
Compare the 1st and 2nd pieces. What are the similarities that you hear?
Is Glass's music all about melodies, rhythm, harmonies, texture, repeated patterns--which one or two of these describes his music?
Mad Rush
Mad Rush
String Quartet No. 3 "Mishima" , VI
String Quartet No. 3 "Mishima" , VI
MUSIC IN EIGHT PARTS - The Philip Glass Ensemble
MUSIC IN EIGHT PARTS - The Philip Glass Ensemble
FROM THE MIND OF THE COMPOSER:
FROM THE MIND OF THE COMPOSER:
Living composers share their thoughts about the way they create music
Living composers share their thoughts about the way they create music
This week's living composer: Wynn-Anne Rossi, composer of music for instruments. As you play the video and listen to her speak, consider the following question. What are the requirements to be trained in this career? Listen to her main points about composing. Is the training limited to music class or private lessons?
This week's living composer: Wynn-Anne Rossi, composer of music for instruments. As you play the video and listen to her speak, consider the following question. What are the requirements to be trained in this career? Listen to her main points about composing. Is the training limited to music class or private lessons?
Composition - Finding Your Voice
Composition - Finding Your Voice
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