We learned about high and low sounds in our environment in Kindergarten. First grade learned about moving to different parts in a speech piece called Mashed Potatoes. Second grade learned the importance of synergizing to the beat while singing a call and response song. We learned to move to the form AB in a Spanish song and then tried recorders and played "A".
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Steady beat and rhythm. We worked on being able to tell the difference in all our classes this week. Kindergarten played two different games and discussed how the beat was different in each. "Juba" and "O Ma Washi" are always a favorite of Kinder classes.
First grade developed their understanding of rhythm, using iconic notation, in the form of birthday cakes and candles, to better understand eighth notes, quarter notes and quarter rests. Second grade learned a little Chinese with the song "Xiao Yin Chuan." This song reinforced the notes learned in first grade. Third grade went one step further and learned sixteenth notes! 4 quick notes that fit into one beat. Students had fun learning to sing and play these super fast rhythms. Fourth grade continued our arduous, but oh so important task of learning to tune the ukulele. Once they know this, the rest of the year is going to be a breeze. We are synergizing like crazy to ensure that every student understands how to tune so that when/if they get one at home, they will be bale to tune it themselves. It's pretty awesome seeing them work together. If you'd like a guide to getting started with the ukulele at home or want to know which kind of ukulele to buy, check out the Ukulele tab above. Lots of great resources there. Thanks! |
Mrs. Bell with Emily and photo bomber Robert.
AuthorHello! I'm Mrs. Bell. I teach K-5 music and Middle School Choir at Tucson Country Day School. I also help with after school clubs like Singers and Drama. Archives
January 2019
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