When I first started teaching music, my students eyes used to glaze over as soon as I said certain key words like "quarter note" or "tempo". I realized this could be a big problem. How could I teach music without teaching music theory? As a music teacher, I wanted to instill in my students the fundamentals of music which I loved that could help them become better musicians and develop an overall appreciation for music. This article will give you some tips I've discovered over the years to teach music theory and tell you what worked for me for each grade level. How to Teach Music Theory to Preschool Students?I love associating new vocabulary words with rhythms using ta and ti-ti for preschoolers. They love looking at the pictures and shouting out the words. When preschoolers don't know a word, it's a great teaching moment for you. They pick up the rhythms just as easily as they learn new vocabulary. At this stage of a child's development, language development is very high. Why not naturally start embedding these ideas of rhythm in their minds? You can also teach them music dynamic, music instrument families, and all sorts of other things using the PowerPoints. I've made some of my PowerPoints downloadable for you to use in your own class. (Music Powerpoints Link) Teaching Kindergarten Through 2nd Graders Music TheoryKindergarten through second graders are very active. They love to learn through doing. That's why performing a rhythm using body percussion, ORFF instruments, or rhythm clap alongs are all excellent choices. I still may use the PowerPoints for early grades, but eventually fade them out. I like to do music centers and let students mold the notes and rests out of clay. There are a lot of music theory games which you can read about in my article Rhythm Music Center Activities for Elementary Students. Keep explanations to students at this age brief and do activities that help them internalize the theory concepts you are teaching. You can start to give them ear training activities, but keep the activities to about five minutes. One ear training activity is to use those toy bells you have laying around your classroom to have students take turns picking the bell that you sang using solfege. For instance, if you sing "Do-Re-Mi," they would raise their hand and pick the C, D, and E bells. Music Theory Activities for 3rd through 5th GradersThird through fifth graders are social and start to look at the world a little differently. They may not find bouncing around as fun as they use to. That's why I love teaching music theory with my color-by-note music workbooks. You can do one page per week. The activity takes about ten minutes and you can turn on some nice music by a composer you are teaching them or their favorite concert song while they are coloring. I also like to teach music theory while I'm teaching them their concert repertoire. Take the musical ideas that go along with the song and use them as a lesson. What was the shape of the melody they sang? Was the ending piano or forte? Who can write the rhythm of the line they just sang on the board? These are all questions that will get students thinking about the music as they are making music. It also tightens up the performance. Teaching Theory to Upper School (Middle and High School Students)Teaching music theory within a song is a technique that should carry over into even adult music students. Upper school music students want to know that what they are learning is relevant, so teaching music theory separately may get some backlash from a few outspoken middle school students. But their are still fun ways to teach music theory as a lesson in itself. Music games like "Poison Rhythm" where students can't clap a certain rhythm or they are out, are still really fun for upper school music classes. Use sixteenth note and rest combinations or syncopated rhythms to bring it up to their level. Students at this age like music worksheets. They seem older, but music class is their specials class and they still want to have fun. You can play a music theory game or do a music Quizlet. Then reward them with a teen themed water bottle sticker.
I hope these suggestions help you teach music theory in your class. Have fun teaching music!
0 Comments
Children are growing up with technology in a way most of us could never fathom when we were young. Even doctors visits and interviews are commonly held on Zoom. People regularly work from their home computers. It may sometimes feel daunting to try to figure out the best way to incorporate this new technology into teaching music when teachers have to also remember a list of other things like internet safety, age appropriateness, and lesson planning according to state standards. This article will list some ideas on how to successfully incorporate technology into your music classroom.
1. Educational Music Websites Educational music websites like this one can be easily incorporated into your lesson plan. They are often focused specifically for educating a certain age group and topic. You can use these free websites to supplement your lessons on music theory, sound-mixing, music history, or a number of other subjects. 2. Music Software Programs There are many music software programs available now which can be a resource for music teachers to incorporate into their lessons. Students who have their own tablet or laptop can compose a song on GarageBand or Audacity. MuseScore is a notation software app that can be used in classes to notate music. 3. Online Assessments Websites like Quizlet can help you make music assessments fun. You may be able to find flashcards and quizzes online which are already prepared, but if you want something specific to your students needs, these websites are very user friendly. You'll be able to make your own quiz in no time for your specific group. There are also websites which can produce crossword puzzles and word searches for you. All you have to do is plug in the vocabulary terms. 4. Online Rehearsal Platforms This is a technology which is being used more and more. Band members can now connect via the internet. My experience with some of these spaces has been that they are better quality in close proximity and can be difficult to set up, but if you are a tech savvy music teacher, you may be able to use these rehearsal platforms. It may not be appropriate for most classes, but could be a great tool for remote students or hybrid music classes. Whether we like it or not, technology is here to stay and kids are very comfortable with using it. Using technology in the music classroom can help you better connect with students who have that interest. Start by incorporating one thing into your lesson and aim to add something else every year. Before you know it, you will be using technology with ease. For many years, educators have stressed the importance of music education for childhood development. Numerous studies have been done over the years to prove the connection between social emotional, intellectual, and motor skill development in children who are exposed to music in early childhood. This article examines the benefits music education offers for early childhood development.
The Social Aspect of Music: Building Social Skills in Children Music is often a group activity, especially in the elementary classroom. This fosters children to learn to work together as a group and build social skills which benefit them in their every day lives. A recent study on the positive effects of music on the emotions of 3- to 12-year-old children published in the National Library of Medicine showed that children who were exposed to music had greater emotional intelligence, academic performance, and prosocial skills (Blascko-Magraner). Another study by Sabahat Burak examining the effects of music education on 3rd graders showed there was a significant difference between the control group and the experimental group which received social skills through musical play. The group that received musical education after 10-weeks was more likely to make eye contact, say "hello," say "thank you," and complete other social activities which were observed during the experiment. As a music teacher, I've seen the effects of music on the development of children repeatedly in the classroom. It is comforting to know there is evidence that supports music education in schools. The Intellectual Impact of Music on Children Studies have shown that exposure to music from an early age can improve language development, spatial-temporal reasoning, and mathematical skills. The Mozart Effect was a controversial study done in 1993. Rauscher claimed that Mozart's sonata K448 for two pianos helped people have better spatial reasoning skills after listening for ten minutes. Many people attempted to repeat his experiment with mixed findings. One interesting finding was that listening to Mozart's piano sonata helped reduce epilepti-form activity in people with epilepsy. Studies have found that listening to music activates a wide area of the brain. Because music has so many qualities which we understand through listening, such as rhythm, pitch, meter, timbre, and emotion, it ignites different parts of the brain (Jenkins). After five decades of research, a study by Dr. Ayca Akin concluded that incorporating music into math lessons significantly enhances children's mathematical abilities (Information). There were several uses of music relating to math which helped students perform better: Students who learned musical instruments, music integrated into the math lessons themselves to help teach math, and students who used music to alleviate math-related anxiety. Music Education Enhances Motor Skills in Children Dance is often incorporated into early childhood music education in schools. This has been shown to help develop coordination, balance, and fine motor skills. Also, learning about and performing rhythm in music strengthens these connections in the brain. In the article "Music Making as a Tool for Promoting Brain Plasticity across the Life Span" Wan and Schlaug explain their research has shown "music making can be an interactive treatment or intervention for neurological and developmental disorders, as well as those associated with normal aging." Reading music notation while playing an instrument or tapping a rhythm on a drum may positively affect children learn new motor skills. Music to Influence Emotional Well-being in the Classroom Music has been called the "universal language" due to its power to convey emotion despite language and cultural barriers. Listening to music produces endorphins, modulates moods, and reduces stress. These effects have a positive impact on psychological well-being and self-confidence. A study performed on 100 Nigerian college students found that musical interventions such as singing songs, analyzing librettos, designing musical instruments, playing pianos and handbells, creating artwork, and writing songs led to less aggressive behavior overall. Their aggressive behavior had included teasing, threatening, and starting fights with other students. They used percussion instruments to express their anger and a significant decrease in aggression was observed. In conclusion, music plays a very important role for early childhood development. The act of performing and listening to music helps social emotional, intellectual, and motor skill development. It should be a priority for schools to maintain their music programs. References Blasco-Magraner, Jose Salvador, Bernabe-Valero, Gloria, Marin-Liebana, Pablo, and Moret-Tatay, Carmen. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8037606/ "Effects of the Educational Use of Music on 3- to 12-Year-Old Children's Emotional Development: A Systematic Review." (April 1, 2021) Accessed 5-12-2024 Burak, Sabahat. "The Effect of Musical Play on the Social Skill Development of Primary School Students." (November 29, 2023) https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1416190.pdf (Accessed 5-12-2024) Jenkins, JS. "The Mozart Effect" April 2001 p170-172. Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1281386/ (Accessed 5-12-2024) Information. "The Powerful Connection: How Combining Maths With Music Can Improve Students' Scores." https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/176-information/study/23819-the-powerful-connection-how-combining-maths-with-music-can-improve-students-scores.html June 29, 2023. (Accessed 5-12-2024) Wan, Catherine Y. and Schlaug, Gottfried. "Music Making as a Tool for Promoting Brain Plasticity Across the Life Span." https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1073858410377805 October 1, 2010. (Accessed 5-12-2024) Nwokenna, Edith N., Sewagegn, Abatihun Alehegn, and Falade, Temitope Ayodeji. "Effect of Educational Music Invervention on College Students' Aggressive Behavior." January 6, 2023. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9829255/#:~:text=Results%3A,counterparts%20in%20the%20control%20group. (Accessed 5-12-2024) After a big school performance, it's important to celebrate by having a music fun day, watching a music related movie, or doing their favorite activity, like boomwhackers. But this is also a great opportunity to reflect on what they did personally and as a class and tie it into the musical topics you've been learning. A post-concert evaluation will help give your students the words to express themselves. If the concert went bad, what exactly happened? How can we learn from it and do better next time? If the concert went well, what did they do that made it so great? How can the class improve for next time? Kindergarten Concert Assessments An evaluation for kindergarteners could be as simple as asking two questions: 1. Raise your hand and tell me what did you like about the concert? 2. What do you think could have been better? Most of the time, little hands will shoot up into the air to eagerly tell you what they loved. They may have loved everything. This is a good opportunity to focus them in on some basic music vocabulary words they can use to express themselves. Did they love the dancing, the blended voices, the forte sound? 1st through 5th Grade Concert Evaluations Singing Singers can evaluate if they were in-tune, if they shouted, or if they used correct singing technique. They can take a moment to reflect on their own singing and then also reflect on the group as a whole. Just make sure they don't point out someone particular and make that student feel bad. Memorization Memorization is an important part of a vocal musical performance. Younger students may feel like they knew all of the words when really some words were mumbled and some lines were missed. For K-1st grade, I recommend using a positive reinforcement activity to work on lyrics. Play a singing game where each student sings one line of the song. If they can sing the entire song without one line going missing as a class, you can reward the class with a sticker. By the time students get to second grade, they are familiar with written evaluations. You can download my free evaluation to use for your class located below or make one of your own. Did students have all the lyrics and movements memorized? Were they relying on other students or the teacher to help them through the song? Musical Expression A great concert is also a musically expressive one. This is a good opportunity to remember all the concepts you've been teaching and evaluate if they and the class as a whole did those things. Was there dynamic? Was the rhythm together? What could have been better? Ensemble It's a good idea to highlight what makes a group sound good. Blending is an important part of a vocal performance's sound. Were all the lyric vowels open and resonating? Were the consonants crisp and everyone could understand the words? Was the sound of the group blended or were a few people sticking out? Middle and High School Post-Concert Evaluations Upper school students may feel shy when it comes to evaluating themselves. This is a great time to let them write out their evaluation on a worksheet. (I have a link to a free one below.) Have students list three things they did well and three they could improve upon. Then, flip the page and list three things the group did well and three things the group could improve upon. After students have written their evaluations, ask students to raise their hands if they would like to share and have a discussion together. I hope these post-concert tips help for a great performance assessment. Remember to keep the class moving in a positive direction. As a music teacher, giving the joy of music to students is the most important thing and it should always come across in the way we speak. Help them feel proud of their accomplishments by giving them the words to express themselves and remember to celebrate. Download a FREE Performance Evaluation (1st-2nd Grade)
Download a FREE Post Concert Class and Personal Assessment (3rd Grade +)
Types of Vocal Microphones and Their Uses
Dynamic Microphones Dynamic microphones are a great choice for solo singers or speakers. These microphones use a diaphragm, voice coil, and magnet to turn a sound wave into an audio signal. They capture sound within a medium frequency range. This means that it will not pick up as much background noise or feedback. They are durable and will take being dropped on the ground, which makes them very user friendly. Dynamic microphones can handle high sound levels before they distort. Good uses for dynamic cardiod microphones are singers or speakers who are holding their own mic and drum sets. Dynamic microphones are: 1. Durable 2. Can take high volume of sound before distorting 3. Reduce ambient noise 4. User-friendly 5. Affordable Condenser microphones Condenser microphones are often used in recording studios to record very high quality, pure sound. The sensitivity of condenser mics make them good for picking up the details of a studio vocal. They have thinner diaphragms with an electrically charged backplate. If you rub your clothes in front of a condenser mic, the mic will pick up the sound of the fabric. I've seen people use studio condenser microphones to capture live performance groups, but I would not recommend it, because these microphones are less durable and may break when dropped. They are also more sensitive to extreme temperatures. Condenser microphones require something called phantom power to operate. You will need a mixing board or interface with 48v phantom power to use a condenser mic. They can be more expensive than the dynamic microphones, but if it suits your needs then it is well worth purchasing the correct microphone rather than trying to save money. Condenser microphones: 1. Offer greater detail 2. Have a wide dynamic range 3. Need phantom power (48v) 4. Can be expensive What Mic to Use for Indoor Choirs and How to Place Your Mics Use several overhead condenser mics to amplify the sound of a choir. Mics should be placed 2-3 feet above the head of the tallest singer and 2-3 feet from the front row of singers. If using three microphones the two microphones located at the outer edge of your group should be 6-9 feet from the center microphone. This is a good use for the condenser microphone in a vocal performance setting. It creates a smooth warm sound. These microphones normally stay up, so may not be broken from the stage tear down and handling of the mics. Don't overdo the amount of mics, or you will get feedback. Omnidirectional Microphones Omnidirectional microphones pick up sound equally from every direction. This type of microphone is good to use when recording a large group of instruments or people. It is not the best pick for live performance when we would want to block out the sounds of the audience. Bidirectional Microphones
Bidirectional microphones pick up sound from the front and back of the microphone. This type of mic is best used to pick up both the audience and speaker. This mic could be used for a duet. Ribbon microphones are naturally bidirectional. Try not to get overwhelmed by the choices of microphones available. Think about what is right for your group. Every performance has its own special needs. Click the link to learn some quick tips for smooth rehearsals before a concert. Concert season is here and it's time for the dress rehearsal. It's easy to obsess about the musicality of your upcoming performance. Yet, there are so many other things to remember which go into a good show and make everything run smoothly. Don't forget to check these concert to-dos.
1. Don't forget to tune Everything was ready, you were running around making sure not an issue occurred. The group looked good. They got up on stage and you gave them a great introduction. Then, they started playing and you realized they were out of tune! Now the song has already started. You are horrified. Don't let this happen to you. You will be busy, so pick a good student to oversee tuning. And then put it on your list to check their tuning! 2. How are you entering and exiting the stage? Practicing entering and exiting the stage is very important to do during a dress rehearsal. This will give your group a professional feel. Believe me, someone will try to run across the stage to get to their place. Show them how you want them to get up and down from risers. How should they hold their instrument in rest position. When should they exit. Will they take a bow? 3. Don't leave your chords in a mess If you have little ones on the stage or even a nervous adult, be careful to wrap your chords. Don't leave a bundle of cables anywhere on the stage. You can tape down long cables so no one will trip over them and keep everything nice and neat. You'd be surprised how easily feet can get tangled. 4. Do you have extra batteries for your wireless mics? You used the mic during rehearsal and it was working. Now, it's the concert night and the mic is flickering on and off. Make sure to have lots of fresh batteries. If you can, even keep an extra mic on the sidelines. In fact, having extra cables is a good practice as well. Don't let a good concert get canceled because of technical issues. Click the link to learn about what mics to use for your performance. 5. What are you going to say between songs? It's a good idea to plan what you will say between songs. Some people can just wing it, but most of us deal with nerves. You can write out the entire script or give yourself some flashcards with a few notes on them. Writing a script will also help you sort out those transitions and make sure the flow of the concert is just right. 6. Did you plan for transitions? Speaking of transitions, if there will be a costume change, or class change, plan, plan, plan. You should practice all transitions ahead of the concert. You should also plan on keeping the audience occupied with some additional jokes or catchy story while people are scrambling behind the stage. If you know exactly how long these transition will take, you can plan to fill up the time and not have an unusually awkward pause. 7. Will you serve food? The concert may be an hour or longer, but people will be smiling when refreshments are served afterwards or during an intermission. Serving food to the musicians as well gives a great opportunity to celebrate the performance and a job well done. 8. Do you have clips to hold down sheet music if you're outside? If your concert takes place outside, make sure to clamp down the music. If you don't have clamps, you may have to resort to tape, although that ruins the sheet music. Watch out for page turns as well. On a windy day, when all the music is clamped down, it will be very difficult to turn pages. It may be important to factor this in and make sure a few tunes are memorized. 9. Do you have lighting for the music? If your concert is inside in the evening and lights will be dimmed, be sure to get some lighting on the music stands. It would be very terrible to get to the concert and not be able to see the music. Yes, this has happened! Music stand lights are readily available, so plan ahead for it and test out the lighting when you do your dress rehearsal. 10. Did you remember the program? Don't get caught without a program. It looks professional and helps the audience know what the overall plan of the concert is. Programs are a good place to highlight your soloists. You can also give background information about the music or a special guest performer. Concert programs make a good keepsake for that proud parent as well. I hope all these tips help your concert turn out great. Just remember above all else, to have fun. When you enjoy the performance, that energy will rub off on the musicians and they will also enjoy the show. To download a free post-concert evaluation for your students click here. It seems like we are just coming back from summer break and already the anxiety over Winter/Christmas Concert is looming. After a few years, it gets more difficult to pick songs that your students haven’t performed yet, and so begins the internet search. Or you’ll get that kid who says, “Teacher, we performed that in 2nd grade,” while rolling their eyes! A few things to consider… It’s a good idea to be in communication early on with your principal. Find out the rules about performing or not performing religious music. Find out what the style of your principal is. You are not only pleasing kids and parents but your superiors as well. Some principals are really easy going while others will micro-manage every aspect and comb through every lyric. I like to have a meeting with my principal at the beginning of the school year and then email them the concert links and lyrics (with any changes) as soon as I can. Be sure to tell them that this is a work in progress so they can put their input into it as well. Here are a few ideas for Winter Concert Themes with some song examples. Santa Claus Concert A Santa themed concert can be really fun, and if you know someone with a Santa costume, you can bring them out at the end to spread the holiday cheer.
Winterland Every one likes snow in December. Try a concert with a Winterland theme.
Rock and Roll Theme Everyone likes an upbeat concert. Let’s rock and roll!
Silent Night Christmas
Christian Music If you teach older students or at a Christian school, consider a Christian themed concert.
Hollywood Christmas We all love our favorite Christmas movies during the holidays. Pick some songs from films and television.
Simple Gifts What is winter without the spirit of giving? Try a gift based winter concert theme.
Christmas Tree Theme Trees are mentioned in many Christmas songs and winter poems.
Christmas Around the World Christmas music has a rich history all around the world. A Christmas around the world concert can help kids with different cultural backgrounds feel included.
Shiny Bells How many songs mention bells? Try a shiny bell themed concert and even bring out the jingle bells for the little ones to play.
Multi-Cultural Holiday Traditions You can celebrate different winter and holiday cultures such as Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa as well.
Peace
After all the hustle and bustle is over, hopefully we are filled with peace. Here are a few songs for the occasion.
There are so many songs that it would be impossible to list all the themes and songs for each, and of course there is a lot of overlapping in the lyrics. Use this as a beginning and let us know in the comments if you have any more ideas! Break the Year Up By Month
Start with the school calendar to mark out all the performances for the year and any important events and then choose a theme for every month along with a music concept. Hint: Center the theme around whatever is happening in your performance so things will flow easily when you get busy. Examples of themes are space, scary stuff (for October), animals, rainy days, or the seasons. Examples of musical concepts are rhythm, performance, dynamics, or intervals. Break Up the Month By Week Use the school calendar to mark off any days off and then create activities for each week. I break my class planning by age. Preschool, K-2, 3-5, Middle School, and High School. Let your fun theme help you find activities. You can create folders or notes to help you brainstorm and find the most engaging activities. Use the State Standards Use your music state standards to help complete your lesson planning. Notice I didn't say start out with this? I find it much easier to plug the standards in and use it to polish up anything that I may be missing, than to start with these. I'm sending you a free example of my Music State Standard Checklist for Florida to use as a template and a starting point for your own. Just plug in your own state standards and begin! The great thing about teaching elementary music is that kids love to have fun. There are so many fun ways to teach music to children. Let their imagination and yours run wild. Here are some of my favorite rhythm music center activities to do in the classroom. Beat BallIn this music game, students in groups of 3-5 sit in a small circle on the floor and begin clapping or clapping and patting their laps. They put a laminated note card in the middle of the floor. You can vary which notes they have to choose from by what you have taught them, but I find students catch on pretty well, especially if you put the number of beats on the card itself or up on the board. Then give them a very small ball (5 inch) and treat it like a hot potato. Each person keeps it for the number of beats and then passes it quickly to the next child. They count the number of beats together as the ball goes around the circle, "1-2, 1-2, 1-2..." They have a blast with this beat ball game. Music Note Parking LotYoung children love playing with cars. In this music center, children try to park the car in the correct parking spot. They must get the teacher to check it for correctness before they can play freely with the cars. Centers normally last about 5 minutes before they move on, so this free time isn't excessive. Play Dough NotesIn this music center activity, students try to create the notes presented on the board or a laminated card. They love showing me each note they make. A special challenge is to create the treble and bass clef as well. Whacky Rhythm CompositionDraw a grid on the board that is roughly four squares wide and two to three rows down. I definitely will change the amount of rows based on age and attention span of the class. Have students write one note and one whacky movement in each square and then perform. Examples of movements could be to hop on one foot, clap, push ups, or dance, etc. Rhythm Fishing GameIn this music center, students take turns fishing for rhythm patterns which are drawn on fish. I use a magnet tied to a string for the pole and put paper clips as hooks out of each hole punched fish mouth. After they successfully fish the fish out of the imaginary pond on the ground, they can clap the rhythm. The other students in the group can decide if the rhythm was correctly clapped or not.
Tempo DiceKids love to take turns rolling the dice in this fun tempo music activity. You simply sit students in a circle and pass out a small percussion instrument to each one. Remember to go over rules before you pass out instruments. I bought a large foam dice from the Dollar General and wrote the names of the tempos I wanted them to learn on each side. Then I put tape over the tempo terms, so it wouldn’t rub off when little hands started passing the dice around. Tape is also a great way to wipe the dice down after each student to take Covid preventative measures without the ink smearing. One child rolls the dice into the middle of the circle. When the dice stops, they all try to remember what the tempo means. I let everyone shout it out, but you can make them raise their hand. Then the students play their drums for about ten-seconds to the tempo. This helps students internalize the tempo and make a decision to play faster or slower than the time before. I use the conductor motion for silence to get them to stop, because it will be loud. A great way to pick the next student is to have the student who rolled the dice pick someone of the opposite sex who is sitting Criss-cross apple sauce, quietly, with their hand raised. Walking to the Beat - A Fun Tempo SongWalking to the Beat has become a class favorite. Give students a small percussion instrument or just have them clap. Students form a circle and chant the song together. At the word “freeze,” (inserted in the space at the end) have students stop quickly and then try to name the tempo they were walking and singing previously. I find that giving them the middle tempo first is a great way to put the other tempos in context. I won’t use fast until the circle and rules have been established and I see that it is safe. Kids will get really excited about this activity. If your classroom is small or has a lot of desks, this is a great excuse to go outside. Tempo PowerPointI use PowerPoint presentations to teach my little ones fast and slow. Slightly older kids get a Powerpoint that has the correct terms on them. This helps elementary students associate an animal or object with the tempo. It also helps solidify new vocabulary. You can have monthly themes that relate to the Powerpoint and tie it in with the songs you are choosing for the class. I love lessons which combine subjects. In this case music is combined with English. To get a Tempo PowerPoint for you class click here.
----------- Need more ideas? Check out the Learn Music Through Coloring Series. These kids music theory workbooks are perfect for elementary grades 2-5th, virtual/homeschool, private lessons, and classroom. Notes, Rests, and Meter: BIRDS is a fun music workbook that teaches kids music theory while also learning about birds. It uses multidiscipline learning to keep music interesting, incorporating music, art, science, math, and the language arts. There are 26 lessons total with gorgeous bird pictures and easy to read explanation pages. Extra attention is given to those topics kids easily forget, such as time signatures, sixteenth notes and rests, and tied notes, so they can be confident with these theory concepts. Note Reading: MARINE LIFE is a fun music workbook that teaches kids to read notes while also learning about marine animal. Music Theory Color By Music: MAMMALS is a fun music workbook that teaches kids music theory while also learning about mammals. Topics covered in this book are dynamics, intervals, tempos, and articulation markings. This is a great way to get a music theory education and have fun at the same time. |
Angela BondMusic Teacher/ Musician/ Owner of Plum Rose Publishing Categories |