How do you prepare a music lesson for your class and what grade is it? What kinds of songs are appropriate for their age level to teach them to play on the recorder (soprano baroque-English fingering) or even the piano? Any suggestions on how to teach a musical concept like melody, rhythm, etc? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
2006-11-12 09:46:02 · 2 answers · asked by Still Halloween 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Already got hot cross buns
mary had a little lamb
Scotland's burning
and a few other easy songs
2006-11-12 09:53:53 · update #1
would really like some ideas on musical concepts like dynamics, melody, rhythm, etc...
2006-11-12 09:55:52 · update #2
As far as recorders & piano go, I don't know. But as far as dynamics for kindergarden kids go, you can teach them fast & slow. Using the "Old Macdonald" song. Ask the kids what animals go slow & sing the slow slowly, then ask them what animals go fast & they can sing it faster. Example: turtle (slow) and rabbit (fast). With fast & slow you are teaching them the tempo. Also, for dynamics (loud & soft) they can sing "John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt" [one of my faves!]
2006-11-15 09:11:26 · answer #1 · answered by Azure Demure 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hot Cross Buns & Mary Had A Little Lamb.
They're the easiest to play, and the first songs I learned on my recorder.
For christmas, the first song I learned on Piano was "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" It was SO easy. I still remember the words. And I'm sure you could learn that on recorder, too.
Glad to help!
2006-11-12 09:50:19 · answer #2 · answered by mestiza. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋