Melody - Students
will learn to read, write, sing and play High Do, La, So, Mi, Re, Do, Low La and
Low So.
We we also learn the treble clef staff. 5
lines: E - G - B- D - F and 4 spaces: F- A- C- E.
Rhythm - 4th graders will be able to read, write, sing and perform, whole note, half note, quarter note, eighth note and sixteenth note, and syncopated rhythm patterns.
Harmony - Students will accompany themselves on Orff Instruments using hands together, alternating, crossover and level borduns. We will also sing and play in 2, 3 and 4 part canons.
Recorders - We will begin playing recorders in January. If you would like to have a recorder for practice at home, you may purchase one for $5.00. It is not required to purchase a recorder. The first thing we learn on the recorder are the notes B A G.