Class was great today! We clapped our bug rhythms, found our Sol-La-Ti-Do melodic pattern in many of our songs, experienced major/minor chords, and lots more. Instead of performing our puppet show with puppets, we did it with our stretchy band and actions. We laughed and enjoyed the piece of music together!

Thank you for signing up for the next year of Let's Play Music. I know that we're just at the beginning of Blue Bugs, but it's fun to imagine these sweet kids in the 2nd year of music and I'm glad I'll get to continue teaching them!

Next week is PARENT DAY! I look forward to seeing you all as we continue with Blue Bugs! Bring your tote bags with bells and homework booklets. Thanks!

Jungle Rhythm

Today when we played Jungle Rhythm, we moved to a steady beat, divided and subdivided a beat and it was all done through play! Your students didn't even realize they were subconsciously learning how to perform rhythms! Now this is how music should be taught!

Bill Grogan's Goat

This song has great musical value. We feel the beat and clap on the internal (non-sung) beats. Every time we "play" this activity the students are internalizing how to organize rhythm into time. This is a very complex music skill, but can be done at such a young age!

I've Been to Harlem

Teaching the ear to hear and distinguish between ‘happy’ (major) and ‘sad’ (minor) chords is our objective of this song. We can teach a child to compose their own music based on how they are feeling and how they want the listener to feel. This concept builds sensitive music listeners and caring intuitive individuals. Yep, your right... music actually teaches life lessons and builds character! 

Identifying minor songs is a majorly important skill! Read why here...

Also, watch this video with your student about major and minor! 

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Thank you!