1. Flashcards:
We turned on the timer and did a practice run for minute club. Several of the kids are really close... Please do the flashcards at least 2-3 times each day and they will easily reach their goal! Please make sure the kids bring their flashcards to class. Have them come a few minutes early (5 min or so..) if they are ready to get tested.
2. Cockles and Mussels: (pg. 10)
Playing hands together can initially cause some practice stress. As a result, picking a small
"stop" goal each day can help eliminate the, “I will never get my fingers to do what my brain is telling them to do” frustration the student may experience. For example, on the first day of practice, play both hands together very slowly to measure 9 and do no more with that song for the day. If this is too big of a goal, play the first line only, but they have to play it 5 times with
both hands perfectly. If they make a mistake, you can't count it. Then the next day, play 4 more measures, adding on to the previous 3. Breaking down each activity in this manner can really help the students enjoy the learning process. This might help them avoid feeling overwhelmed and give them the impression that the task is achievable.
3. John Jacob Jingleheimer Smith: (pg. 11)
During class we colored in the roots of the treble clef chords and then wrote a capital letter in the measure to show the name of the chord. If this activity wasn‟t completed, please have them finish it at home. Remember to sing while playing this song.
4. From the New World: (pg. 12)
It would be easy to just simply „play‟ the first two lines of Part I of this song, but remember to sing the note names while playing it this week. (“e-g-g-e-d-c” etc.)
5. Echo Edison - We got our creative juices flowing and hopefully ready to compose away!! Every student made up 6-10 notes of a random melody - and I showed them how they could make it into a song. This was a fun activity! Everyone needs to get started on their own song or melody!! At their private lesson (lesson 6) we'll use what they've started, and make it into a real song!
This week‟s homework: Theory Assignment # 3
Let‟s find the root this week! This should be a really fun theory assignment. If anyone is confused, just sing the song “Let‟s Find the Root” and you should have it.
What amazing kids you all have! I just love being their teacher!
3. John Jacob Jingleheimer Smith: (pg. 11)
During class we colored in the roots of the treble clef chords and then wrote a capital letter in the measure to show the name of the chord. If this activity wasn‟t completed, please have them finish it at home. Remember to sing while playing this song.
4. From the New World: (pg. 12)
It would be easy to just simply „play‟ the first two lines of Part I of this song, but remember to sing the note names while playing it this week. (“e-g-g-e-d-c” etc.)
5. Echo Edison - We got our creative juices flowing and hopefully ready to compose away!! Every student made up 6-10 notes of a random melody - and I showed them how they could make it into a song. This was a fun activity! Everyone needs to get started on their own song or melody!! At their private lesson (lesson 6) we'll use what they've started, and make it into a real song!
This week‟s homework: Theory Assignment # 3
Let‟s find the root this week! This should be a really fun theory assignment. If anyone is confused, just sing the song “Let‟s Find the Root” and you should have it.
What amazing kids you all have! I just love being their teacher!
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