Questions Aug/Sept: 4 classes What do I need to know to begin to play recorder? Rhythm 2.1 Demonstrate & respond to beat 5.5 Respond thru purposeful movement 1. What is beat? 2. Keeping beat 3. Subdivision of beat into quarter and half note patterns in duple time 1. Stand Up, Sit Down Game; 2. Circle Game: Whose on my Left? Whose on My Right? Recorder order Form White board Note value poster 1.1 Sing accurately w/ correct posture 1.3 Sing from memory a 1. Same Different High - Low; 2. Basic Tonal patterns using do, re, mi 3. Identification of direction of pitches in a simple song. Demonstrated use of hand position while singing Voice Piano Recorder- Teacher Hot Cross Buns 4. Song: Hot Cross Buns
Questions October: 3 classes All of above PLUS How Do I hold the recorder? How do I make a sound on the recorder? How do I interrupt the air to create rhythms? How do I play 3 different pitched notes? Executive Skills 1.1 Posture Mirror Image Arm Position/Hand Placement Finger Placement & Function Sound Production Rhythm of the People 3.0 Preparation to play instrument 2.2 Use system of symbols to read & count simple rhythmic phrases 2.2 Use system of symbols to read simple pitches 3.1 Play independently with accuracy 6.1 Purpose why music was created Formation of embouchure Breathing/ Blowing or Breathe and spit Tongueing 1. Various 4 beat patterns using quarter & half notes in duple time 2. TONGUEING! And more 1.Finger position for B, A, G Or mi-re-do 2. Three note tonal patterns Mi re do Do re mi Do mi- re Re mi do Do mi - do 3. Songs: Hot Cross Buns Folk Songs Visual Can you do what I do? Game Student demonstration Partner checks Read patterns using rhythm syllables; playing patterns with breath/tongue; playing patterns using single/multiple pitches on recorder 1. Visual using a pencil; 1. Simon Says Game 2&3. Group & Solo performances Space for class to move Recorders White board Rhythm handout sheet Basic Fingering Chart Handout
Questions: November:3 classes What are eighth notes? Rhythm 2.2 Use system of symbols to read, count, play simple rhythmic phrases 1. Introduction of eighth note patterns in duple time Reading & playing 4 beat patterns using half, quarter, eighth notes Rhythm Sheet How do I play another song using do,re,mi? How do I play so? 1.3 Sing a 3.3 Play from memory and written notation 1.Tonal patterns add so Mi do mi Do mi so 2.Song: Hot Cross Buns Intro Peanut Butter 3. Intro Grandma Grunts B A G using eighth notes 1. performance 2. sing & play for mastery 3,4. sing & play Peanut Butter Grandma Grunts Chase the Squirrel handouts White board Overhead projector 4. Intro Chase the Squirrel Eighth notes & so
Questions December: 2 classes What does a dot do to the quarter note? Rhythm 2.5 Read dotted notes 1. Intro dotted quartereighth pattern Dot rule poster How do I play a Holiday Song? How do I play fa 2.2 Use system of symbols to read simple pitches 1. Tonal patterns + Mi so do Re so So fa - re Jingle bells handouts Overhead projector 3.3 Play from memory and written notation 2. Song: Intro Jingle Bells of the People 6.1 Purpose why music was created Holiday music; spiritual
Questions January: 3 classes What does a dot do to the quarter note? Rhythm 2.5 Read dotted notes 1. dotted quarter-eighth pattern Dot rule poster 3.3 Play from memory and written notation 1. Tonal patterns + do- mi fa so 2. Intro scale do->so Saints Ode To Joy Theme New World music handouts 3.4 Echo & perform on classroom instruments 3.5 Play in groups, respond to conductor 3. Songs When the Saints-intro tie Ode To Joy Theme from New World Symphony of the People 6.1 Purpose why music was created Spiritual Class discussion Composers 7.1 Roles of composers Beethovan Dvorak Class discussion
Questions: February: 3 classes How do I Read? Where Are We? Where Are We Going? Decoding 2.7 Identify, define, use standard notation The Staff Lines & Spaces Three Choices Stay same Goes up Goes Down Worksheet Class Lines and space worksheets White staff board Neighbor Notes Step vs skip Reading 3 note tunes 3.3 Play from memory and written notation Pitter, Patter Au Clair de la Luna Pitter, Patter Au Clair de la Luna handouts 3.4 Echo & perform on classroom instruments 3.5 Play in groups, respond to conductor
Questions: March: 4 classes Rhythm 2.5 Dotted half note The Dot Rule Rhythm imbedded in song Dot Rule Poster How do I play low so? How do I play ti? 3.3 Play from memory and written notation 3.4 Echo & perform on classroom instruments 3.5 Play in groups, respond to conductor 1. Tonal patterns + Do ti do 2. Songs: Good Night Ladies low so Bought Me A Cat Lightly Row so-mi fa-re Grizzly Bear into ti Dip Sticking Good Night Ladies Lightly Row Grizzley Bear handouts How do I Read? Decoding 2.7 Line-Line Space-space Playing recorder
Questions: April: 3 classes What is triple time? Rhythm 2.5 1. Basic triple patterns Do-da-di Differentiating patterns in duple & triple meter- Dip stick: 2 or 3 fingers Triple patterns How do I play high do and low so? What are more songs that use 2.5a Count, Sing & Perform in 6/8 meter 1. Tonal Patterns + So - do Do so - do Song: Row, Row Your Boat: High DO, triple Meter Triple meter songs 2. Song: Charlie Over the Ocean: low SO triple meter of the People 6.1 Purpose why music was created Charlie Over the Ocean Form: Call Response Class discussion/questions 8.1 Styles of music
Questions: May: 4 classes What notes sound pleasant together? How do I create harmony? Harmony 3.6 Perform independent part while others play contrasting parts 1. Family relationships Do-mi-so So-fa-re-ti I, V chord 2. Creating a bass line 3. Duet Time Preparation for June Notice home to parents Regarding upcoming concert Additional mass group practice on stage plan with 4 th gr teachers/specials. 4. Participation in public performance expectations 5. etiquette June: What do I need to know to showcase what I have learned for our Year End Concert? Etiquette 3.7 Perform in large group 3.9 Perform music representing different styles Preparation for Public for Parents Mastery of Songs we have learned this year of varying difficulty In school Public for Parents during 4 th Grade Parental Visitation Morning Reserve cafeteria space Stage set-up Microphone 3.10 Play simple melody with accompaniment *This is DRAFT of Submitted August 12, 2014 the proposed curriculum for new Grade 4 Recorder Class to begin in 2014 ~ 2015
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