Hello and goodbye to week number 7! Boy, time sure does fly. Can you believe we are half way through the semester?! Everyone did such a great job of identifying the lines and spaces of the staff. It's been so fun to see their brains work and start to understand these foundational musical concepts! 

I added a few videos to the Play at Home Videos linked below. The password is on the bookmark I gave them with their songbook, but you can always text me if needed.

I'll see your kids on this Monday for Lesson #8!  

Scotland's Burning

We practiced our solfeg hand signs and audiation today in class. Audiation is the ability to accurately hear musical sounds in your head when they are not being sounded aloud. This is a foundational skill that allows students to internalize notes and rhythms and make sense of rhythm or notes that they see written.

Ooooo Halloween

Singing like a ghost is a great vocal channeling exercise. We are practicing a pure, natural head tone while extending the child’s vocal range and helping them to experiment with the sounds their voice can make.

Distinguishing High and Low Sounds

The staff determines pitch - the top of the staff is high sounds, the bottom is lower sounds. The placement of notes (or balloons!) determines if the sound moves up, down or stays the same.

When we sing "DO is Home" we can help distinguish sounds that are "too high" or "too low", or right on. This skill is intended to develop and train the ear. This will lead the students to developing relative pitch.

Puppet Show - The Magic Lamp

Identifying the melodic classical themes is one purpose of our Magical Lamp puppet show. It aids us in hearing and identify different themes in classical music, which makes the music come alive! 

With Halloween quickly approaching, here's a fun Halloween activity you can do with your child! 

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Thank you!