July 1st is Canada Day
Happy Canada Day
For those going into grade 7 in September, here is a link to get ready for BAND
make special…
We will learn how to make a mallet to beat percussion or pitched percussion.
In future music classes, we will have to find new ways to participate in music while observing physical distancing. Each student having their own mallet will be able to play the set up instruments like xylophone, bass bars, glockenspiel, percussion. We will learn how to make a mallet to beat percussion or pitched percussion.
You will need… rubber bands and/or wool or thread, some tape and a stick about 1 – 1.5 feet. At the end, you will need an adult’s help to use the thread and needle.
Translating sounds into images and images into sounds.
Western Music Notation is a way to write down the pitch and rhythm of all instruments using a system called the staff system which looks like this…
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Graphic Scores
musicians can also follow abstract images such as these…
Now try drawing while listening to some music. Repeat the same song and add to the drawing’s interpretation of the music. Does your picture follow the movement of the sounds? Keep drawing and adding details… always listening to the music.
Begin with your hands in the air… now move your arms…
Down, Together, Out, Up
Down, Together, Out, Up
Down, Together, Out, Up
Now try counting 1,2,3,4 with your movements.
Do you remember this from music class? Try changing tempo (speeding up and slowing down)
Try moving your hands like this when you hear a song. Can you follow the beat?
This is the basic way a conductor leads a group of musicians. Not all music repeats after 4 beats, but most does.
Conductor – a person who conducts an orchestra, chorus, or other musical group in the performance and interpretation of ensemble works. At the most fundamental level, a conductor must stress the musical pulse so that all the performers can follow the same metrical rhythm.
Here are some of my favourite conductors…
Gergiev!
Bernstein
Bugs Bunny
Mickey Mouse
Dudamel
Try saying these rhythms…
Ta Ta titi Ta
titi titi titi Ta
Rhythm, in music is the placement of sounds in time. … Includes elements, such as accent, metre, and tempo
Beat is a steady pulse, a repeated sound. In music, Beat is the basic unit of time.
Now try saying these rhythms…
Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Ti Do
Do you remember this warm up? Can you sing the call and response?
Do Re Mi [Do Re Mi]
Re Mi Fa [Re Mi Fa]
Mi Fa Sol [Mi Fa Sol]
Fa Sol La [Fa Sol La]
Sol La Ti [Sol La Ti]
La Ti Do [La Ti Do]
I encourage everybody to limit their screen time as much as they can. More than ever we are using computers to communicate with each other. While these are powerful tools, it is important to get physical activity and spend time reading books, writing, drawing and playing music.
Our school may not be open, but the music continues to ring out!
Wow! We have had some big changes recently. I miss seeing and playing music with hundreds of students each day. Although we are social distancing for now, I am happy to still be able to share musical activities with my students.