The little lady who is not afriad of anything... Groups 1-3

For the extra points (possible 10 points)...
Please carefully watch the clips and make comments based on the following points:
1. if the trash materials were efficiently used to create the sounds that go with the story line?
2. if the musical concepts(timbre, dynamic levels, and tempo or speed)were taught throughout the activity?
3. if the students (listeners) were engaged in the activity (if they were motivated)?
4. if the story teller was energetic and dramatic enough?
5. if the presentation followed a nice flow (pace)?

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Assignment#8 Worksheet Chapter 5

Teaching Music through Playing Classroom Instruments (10 pts)

1.Classroom instruments function in a variety of ways. Please list some instruments that play (1) melodies, (2) harmony, and (3) rhythm.
(1)Melodic instruments—A melodic instrument is any instrument that can produce ________. List melodic instruments:____________.
(2)Harmonic instruments—A harmonic instrument can play _____________ or ______________ as accompaniments to songs. List harmonic instruments:___________.

(3) Rhythmic instruments (percussion instruments)—Rhythmic instruments can play the __________________ to songs. They are divided into _________, ____________, and ___________. List rhythmic instruments:

2.What musical concepts could students gain through playing instruments?

3.Playing instrumental accompaniments adds interests and variety to many songs and contributes toward perceptual and motor skills. The choice and use of appropriate instruments in musical experiences can enrich the study of history, geography, culture and people, poetry, feelings and moods, and holidays. Please select one topic from above categories and design an activity using musical instruments.

Twinkle Twinkle Indian Desi Styles

Assignment#7

Please read through the article I posted on BB and write a reflection about it. The post (on your blog) is due on Sunday by 11:59. When you write your reflection make sure you include the responses to the following questions.

1.Is it true that just listening (passively listening to )music makes you smart? What does research studies cited in this article indicate? What does the author suggest? What do you think?
2.The author suggests four types of findings to support the belief that music has strong biological roots? What are they?
3.According to neuroscientists, synapses (the junction across which a nerve impulse passes to a neuron or other cell) grow stronger through use and become weakened. How does playing music help synapses grow stronger?
4.Does music help improve reading comprehension? What does the author say about it? What is your opinion?

5.What is the most interesting fact you learn from this article?

Piano stairs - Rolighetsteorin.se - The fun theory

Hi Guys in MUSC373,
Take a look at this creative stairs... figure out where the half step and whole step are...

Worksheet for Chapter 4

Worksheet for Chapter 4
1.What are the differences in vocal characteristics and abilities of children? Give examples that are age specific.

(1a)Preschool/Kindergarten (Ages ___ to ____),
(1b)their Vocal characteristics and abilities Song interests
(1c)song interests:


(2a)Early primary(Ages ___ to ____),
(2b)their Vocal characteristics and abilities Song interests
(2c)song interests:

(3a)Intermediate (Ages ___ to ____),
(3b)their Vocal characteristics and abilities Song interests
(3c)song interests:

(4a)Upper elementary(Ages ___ to ____),
(4b)their Vocal characteristics and abilities Song interests
(4c)song interests:

2.List and explain the techniques for teaching children to sing.



This is due on Wednesday by 11:59pm on your blog.

SG Wannabe - Arirang perf