GENERAL MUSIC PERIODS 2,3,6
OBJECTIVE: KEYBOARD: MUSCLE MOVEMENT/COORDINATION
NO QUOTE due to another special school schedule and shortened class periods
1. BACH COMPOSER REPORT #2
.....a. We finished the composer report by completing the personal opinion section.
..........1)We discussed some of the reasons people might like or dislike the style of Bach's music to help the students formulate their ideas.
..........2)Some students gave their answers out loud
.....b. Included with the report that will be turned in will be the notes taken on Monday during the film about Bach.
..........1)Those not turning in Bach film notes will be completing the Bach composer report with the sections we have not already completed (the report is found on this Blog).
..........2)Students not turning in the Bach film notes will complete the composer report during class while the others will be going to the keyboards to work on practicing their songs for our mini-recital.
RECITAL IS SCHEDULED THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 8, 9, 10.
DECEMBER 9th is the holiday concert for chorus, band, and strings. Recorder students are invited to play their instruments ("recorder carolling") as the pre-concert activity outside of the gym. This is not mandatory; just a fun way to celebrate the holidays through music. We will play the holiday music learned in class. All students need to bring is their recorder; music and accompaniments will be already set-up. More details to follow as I get them.
BEGINNING VIOLIN PERIOD 5:
OBJECTIVE: PREPARATION FOR HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE ON DECEMBER 9th
1. TUNE
2. HOLIDAY SONG: GREENSLEEVES (both sections)
.....a. Reviewed note names and fingerings and sight read through.3. HOLIDAY SONG: COVENTRY CAROL
.....a. While most of the class played their harmony part, a few 7th grade students (also in the 7th grade violin homeroom) tried to play the melody as they had been learning it in homeroom.
.....b. Others in class asked if they could try the melody too so I decided that I would teach the melody (the more advanced part) to everyone and those who feel comfortable playing the harder part may play it at the holiday concert.
.....c. We will start to look at individual parts of the music next week.
VIOLIN PERIOD 4:
OBJECTIVE: Preparation for: Harvest Day performance on October 28th
1. Music equipment was brought to outside stage area (just inside) to prepare for the concert tomorrow.
2. Chairs were also placed just near the stage opening as well.
3. Students then were given the seating chart directions for tomorrow.
HARVEST FESTIVAL INFORMATION
..1 SCHOOL PRACTICE DAYS LEFT FOR THE HARVEST CONCERT
..ALL STUDENTS ARE TO REPORT TO THE MUSIC ROOM BY 5:00 PM ON THURSDAY FOR TUNING.
..WE WILL BE PLAYING PROBABLY WITHIN THE FIRST HALF HOUR OF THE FESTIVAL (BETWEEN 5:30 PM AND 6:00 PM ON THE OUTSIDE STAGE (UNLESS WEATHER FORCES US INSIDE THE CAFETERIA)
..MR. DORSEY SAID THAT ANYONE WHO WANTS TO WEAR A COSTUME CAN DO SO; PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT THE COSTUME IS COMFORTABLE ENOUGH SO YOU CAN PLAY YOUR INSTRUMENT.
..AFTER WE ARE FINISHED PLAYING, STUDENTS ARE TO BRING THEIR INSTRUMENTS BACK TO THE MUSIC ROOM AND THEN THEY MAY GO ENJOY THE CARNIVAL.
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Friday, October 29, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
WHAT WE DID TODAY #1-40: WEDNESDAY; OCTOBER 27, 2010
GENERAL MUSIC PERIODS 2,3,6
OBJECTIVE: KEYBOARD
NO QUOTE due to special school schedule and shortened class periods
2. BACH COMPOSER REPORT #2
.....a. Due to schedule changes and the resultant time constraints we will finish the Bach report on Thursday by writing our opinions about Bach's music.
.....b. Included with the report that will be turned in will be the notes taken yesterday during the film about Bach.
..........1)Those not turning in Bach film notes will be completing the Bach composer report with the sections we have not already completed (the report is found on this Blog).
..........2)Students not turning in the Bach film notes will complete the composer report during class while the others will be going to the keyboards to work on practicing their songs for our mini-recital.
3. BECAUSE WE HAVE STUDENTS AT VARYING ABILITY LEVELS I DECIDED THAT WE ARE GOING TO PUT ON A MINI-RECITAL THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 8, 9, 10.
.....a. Students will choose a song to play from the music we have been working on in class and/or a piece that I pre-approve of at their ability level.
.....b. During the next few weeks, when we have our keyboard playing days in class, students will practice the pieces theyhave chosen to play at our recital.
.....c. I will divide the class into groups of thirds and students in each group will perform on one of the scheduled days.
.....d. Students will perform their chosen song by themselves (solo).
4. In preparation for our mini-recital I had the students sign-up for the song they wanted to play and then they practiced their songs on the keyboards as I walked around and helped as needed.
DECEMBER 9th is the holiday concert for chorus, band, and strings. Recorder students are invited to play their instruments ("recorder carolling") as the pre-concert activity outside of the gym. This is not mandatory; just a fun way to celebrate the holidays through music. We will play the holiday music learned in class. All students need to bring is their recorder; music and accompaniments will be already set-up. More details to follow as I get them.
BEGINNING VIOLIN PERIOD 5:
OBJECTIVE: PREPARATION FOR HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE ON DECEMBER 9th
1. TUNE
2. HOLIDAY SONG: GREENSLEEVES (both sections)
.....a. Reviewed note names and fingerings and sight read through.3. HOLIDAY SONG: COVENTRY CAROL
.....a. While most of the class played their harmony part, a few 7th grade students (also in the 7th grade violin homeroom) tried to play the melody as they had been learning it in homeroom.
.....b. Others in class asked if they could try the melody too so I decided that I would teach the melody (the more advanced part) to everyone and those who feel comfortable playing the harder part may play it at the holiday concert.
.....c. We will start to look at individual parts of the music next week.
VIOLIN PERIOD 4:
OBJECTIVE: Preparation for: Harvest Day performance on October 28th
1. Music equipment was brought to outside stage area (just inside) to prepare for the concert tomorrow.
2. Chairs were also placed just near the stage opening as well.
3. Students then were given the seating chart directions for tomorrow.
HARVEST FESTIVAL INFORMATION
..1 SCHOOL PRACTICE DAYS LEFT FOR THE HARVEST CONCERT
..ALL STUDENTS ARE TO REPORT TO THE MUSIC ROOM BY 5:00 PM ON THURSDAY FOR TUNING.
..WE WILL BE PLAYING PROBABLY WITHIN THE FIRST HALF HOUR OF THE FESTIVAL (BETWEEN 5:30 PM AND 6:00 PM ON THE OUTSIDE STAGE (UNLESS WEATHER FORCES US INSIDE THE CAFETERIA)
..MR. DORSEY SAID THAT ANYONE WHO WANTS TO WEAR A COSTUME CAN DO SO; PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT THE COSTUME IS COMFORTABLE ENOUGH SO YOU CAN PLAY YOUR INSTRUMENT.
..AFTER WE ARE FINISHED PLAYING, STUDENTS ARE TO BRING THEIR INSTRUMENTS BACK TO THE MUSIC ROOM AND THEN THEY MAY GO ENJOY THE CARNIVAL.
OBJECTIVE: KEYBOARD
NO QUOTE due to special school schedule and shortened class periods
2. BACH COMPOSER REPORT #2
.....a. Due to schedule changes and the resultant time constraints we will finish the Bach report on Thursday by writing our opinions about Bach's music.
.....b. Included with the report that will be turned in will be the notes taken yesterday during the film about Bach.
..........1)Those not turning in Bach film notes will be completing the Bach composer report with the sections we have not already completed (the report is found on this Blog).
..........2)Students not turning in the Bach film notes will complete the composer report during class while the others will be going to the keyboards to work on practicing their songs for our mini-recital.
3. BECAUSE WE HAVE STUDENTS AT VARYING ABILITY LEVELS I DECIDED THAT WE ARE GOING TO PUT ON A MINI-RECITAL THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 8, 9, 10.
.....a. Students will choose a song to play from the music we have been working on in class and/or a piece that I pre-approve of at their ability level.
.....b. During the next few weeks, when we have our keyboard playing days in class, students will practice the pieces theyhave chosen to play at our recital.
.....c. I will divide the class into groups of thirds and students in each group will perform on one of the scheduled days.
.....d. Students will perform their chosen song by themselves (solo).
4. In preparation for our mini-recital I had the students sign-up for the song they wanted to play and then they practiced their songs on the keyboards as I walked around and helped as needed.
DECEMBER 9th is the holiday concert for chorus, band, and strings. Recorder students are invited to play their instruments ("recorder carolling") as the pre-concert activity outside of the gym. This is not mandatory; just a fun way to celebrate the holidays through music. We will play the holiday music learned in class. All students need to bring is their recorder; music and accompaniments will be already set-up. More details to follow as I get them.
BEGINNING VIOLIN PERIOD 5:
OBJECTIVE: PREPARATION FOR HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE ON DECEMBER 9th
1. TUNE
2. HOLIDAY SONG: GREENSLEEVES (both sections)
.....a. Reviewed note names and fingerings and sight read through.3. HOLIDAY SONG: COVENTRY CAROL
.....a. While most of the class played their harmony part, a few 7th grade students (also in the 7th grade violin homeroom) tried to play the melody as they had been learning it in homeroom.
.....b. Others in class asked if they could try the melody too so I decided that I would teach the melody (the more advanced part) to everyone and those who feel comfortable playing the harder part may play it at the holiday concert.
.....c. We will start to look at individual parts of the music next week.
VIOLIN PERIOD 4:
OBJECTIVE: Preparation for: Harvest Day performance on October 28th
1. Music equipment was brought to outside stage area (just inside) to prepare for the concert tomorrow.
2. Chairs were also placed just near the stage opening as well.
3. Students then were given the seating chart directions for tomorrow.
HARVEST FESTIVAL INFORMATION
..1 SCHOOL PRACTICE DAYS LEFT FOR THE HARVEST CONCERT
..ALL STUDENTS ARE TO REPORT TO THE MUSIC ROOM BY 5:00 PM ON THURSDAY FOR TUNING.
..WE WILL BE PLAYING PROBABLY WITHIN THE FIRST HALF HOUR OF THE FESTIVAL (BETWEEN 5:30 PM AND 6:00 PM ON THE OUTSIDE STAGE (UNLESS WEATHER FORCES US INSIDE THE CAFETERIA)
..MR. DORSEY SAID THAT ANYONE WHO WANTS TO WEAR A COSTUME CAN DO SO; PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT THE COSTUME IS COMFORTABLE ENOUGH SO YOU CAN PLAY YOUR INSTRUMENT.
..AFTER WE ARE FINISHED PLAYING, STUDENTS ARE TO BRING THEIR INSTRUMENTS BACK TO THE MUSIC ROOM AND THEN THEY MAY GO ENJOY THE CARNIVAL.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
WHAT WE DID TODAY #1-38: MONDAY; OCTOBER 25, 2010
GENERAL MUSIC PERIODS 2,3,6
OBJECTIVE: BACH BIOGRAPHY
1. NO QUOTE TODAY (substitute)
2. Watch film on Bach and take down comprehensive notes
FILM: “Meet the Musicians: Meet Johann Sebastian Bach” http://www.meetthemusicians.us/johann-sebastian-bach.asp
BEGINNING VIOLIN PERIOD 5: OBJECTIVE: How a violin is made
1. Watch film on how a violin is made starting from a tree.
2. Take down comprehensive notes.
VIOLIN PERIOD 4: OBJECTIVE: Musical Theatre: "OKLAHOMA"
1. Start to watch film and take notes on the names of songs and main characters.
2. Pay particular attention to the orchestra music that is accompanying the songs and dances.
1. NO QUOTE TODAY (substitute)
2. Watch film on Bach and take down comprehensive notes
FILM: “Meet the Musicians: Meet Johann Sebastian Bach” http://www.meetthemusicians.us/johann-sebastian-bach.asp
BEGINNING VIOLIN PERIOD 5: OBJECTIVE: How a violin is made
1. Watch film on how a violin is made starting from a tree.
2. Take down comprehensive notes.
VIOLIN PERIOD 4: OBJECTIVE: Musical Theatre: "OKLAHOMA"
1. Start to watch film and take notes on the names of songs and main characters.
2. Pay particular attention to the orchestra music that is accompanying the songs and dances.
Friday, October 22, 2010
WHAT WE DID TODAY #1-37: FRIDAY; OCTOBER 22, 2010
GENERAL MUSIC PERIODS 2,3,6
COMPOSER: BACH
OBJECTIVE: MUSICAL THEATRE "OLIVER"
1. QUOTE AUTHOR: Max Lerner
.....a. (December 20, 1902—June 5, 1992) He was an American writer; journalist and educator known for his controversial syndicated column. 2. SOLFEGE DO-RE-MI/MI-RE-DO/SOL-MI/DOL-MI-LA as I check quotes written for both Thursday and Friday
3. MUSICAL REPORT "OLIVER"
.....a. REVIEW OF STORY SEEN SO FAR (as we fill in any new characters met and new songs previously heard)
..........1. All the information is reviewed on the "OLIVER" report on this BLOG
BEGINNING VIOLIN PERIOD 5:
OBJECTIVE: PREPARATION FOR HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE ON DECEMBER 9th
1. TUNE
2. Major Scales 1 octave UH bow played double stopped for those who are ready to try it
3. HOLIDAY SONG: HAVA NAGILA
.....a. Worked on articulation (having everyone start and stop together)
.....b. Pulled out selected passages and worked to clean up problems without recorded accompaniment
.....c. Practice Technique:
...........1)Had students sing note letter names (with piano) before playing them
...........2)Students sang and played with the piano
.....d. Practiced with recorded accompaniment
VIOLIN PERIOD 4:
OBJECTIVE: Preparation for: Harvest Day performance on October 28th/Holiday Program December 9th
1. TUNE
2. MUSIC STANDS WERE SET-UP
4. REVIEW SONGS FOR THE HARVEST FESTIVAL
.....a. ORANGE BLOSSOM SPECIAL
.....b. DE COLORES
.....c. Worked on trying to blend sounds with the accompaniment
..........1)We are still having trouble hearing the accompaniment when playing
..........2)People playing the lower parts are playing too loud and have been instructed that if they cannot hear the accompaniment they need to soften up their sounds.
3 SCHOOL PRACTICE DAYS LEFT FOR THE HARVEST CONCERT
COMPOSER: BACH
OBJECTIVE: MUSICAL THEATRE "OLIVER"
1. QUOTE AUTHOR: Max Lerner
.....a. (December 20, 1902—June 5, 1992) He was an American writer; journalist and educator known for his controversial syndicated column. 2. SOLFEGE DO-RE-MI/MI-RE-DO/SOL-MI/DOL-MI-LA as I check quotes written for both Thursday and Friday
3. MUSICAL REPORT "OLIVER"
.....a. REVIEW OF STORY SEEN SO FAR (as we fill in any new characters met and new songs previously heard)
..........1. All the information is reviewed on the "OLIVER" report on this BLOG
BEGINNING VIOLIN PERIOD 5:
OBJECTIVE: PREPARATION FOR HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE ON DECEMBER 9th
1. TUNE
2. Major Scales 1 octave UH bow played double stopped for those who are ready to try it
3. HOLIDAY SONG: HAVA NAGILA
.....a. Worked on articulation (having everyone start and stop together)
.....b. Pulled out selected passages and worked to clean up problems without recorded accompaniment
.....c. Practice Technique:
...........1)Had students sing note letter names (with piano) before playing them
...........2)Students sang and played with the piano
.....d. Practiced with recorded accompaniment
VIOLIN PERIOD 4:
OBJECTIVE: Preparation for: Harvest Day performance on October 28th/Holiday Program December 9th
1. TUNE
2. MUSIC STANDS WERE SET-UP
4. REVIEW SONGS FOR THE HARVEST FESTIVAL
.....a. ORANGE BLOSSOM SPECIAL
.....b. DE COLORES
.....c. Worked on trying to blend sounds with the accompaniment
..........1)We are still having trouble hearing the accompaniment when playing
..........2)People playing the lower parts are playing too loud and have been instructed that if they cannot hear the accompaniment they need to soften up their sounds.
3 SCHOOL PRACTICE DAYS LEFT FOR THE HARVEST CONCERT
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
WHAT WE DID TODAY #1-30: WEDNESDAY; OCTOBER 13, 2010
GENERAL MUSIC PERIODS 2,3,6
COMPOSER: BACH: Minuet in G
1. This music came from the "Notebook for Anna Magdalena"
2. It is manuscript notebook (1725) that Bach presented to his second wife Anna Magdalena and is a compilation
of music by both Bach and other composers of the era which features keyboard music (minuets, rondeaux,
polonaises, chorales, sonatas, preludes, musettes, marches, gavottes) and a few pieces for voice (songs, and arias).
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notebook_for_Anna_Magdalena_Bach )
3. The author of the music maybe Bach or someone else but because it is in this notebook it is attributed to Bach.
4. This music was often used for teaching purposes and today is often transcribed for other instruments.
5. Term "Minuet":
.....a. This is a social dance of French origin for two people, usually in 3/4 time.
.....b. The word was adapted from Italian minuetto and French menuet, meaning small, pretty, delicate.
.....c. The name is also given to a musical composition written in the same time and rhythm, but when not accompanying
an actual dance, the pace was quicker. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minuet)
6. Term "Transcribed": An adaptation or reworking of a musical composition for a different instrument than the music
was originally written for.
OBJECTIVE: Using the Left and Right Brain
1. QUOTE AUTHOR: Frederick Delius
.....a. One of his most famous pieces is called "On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring"
2. Brain: Left Side/ Right Side and What It Has to Do With Music
.....a. Explained that are bodies are "cross-circuited"
..........1)Right side of the brain controls the left side and vice-versa
.....b. Most everyone favors one side of the brain over the other that is why some people write with their right
hand and some with their left
..........1)Few people can write equally well using right and left hands
..........2)Equal use of both hands is called being "ambidextrous"
..........3)In terms of certain skills controlled by one side of the brain, the other side is under developed
.............a)To illustrate this point: print and write in cursive your name with the normal hand and then try the other
......c. What makes music unique compared to some other art forms is that most musicians need equal use of both hands
in order to create their art.
...........1)An art teacher would probably not ask the student to draw using the weak hand, either would the English teacher
ask the student to hand write an essay using the weak hand; but in music the playing of most instruments
requires it.
......d. As the exercise in writing your name with the weak hand illustrates, the brain is trying extremely hard to send the
message to move the fingers, but the fingers cannot respond quickly (like the fingers on the strong hand does)
...........1)Frustration results when the brain knows how to do something but the muscles cannot respond at the same rate
of speed; this is the experience all musicians go through during music training (especially beginners).
...........2)Actually this "frustration" is the brain expanding its capabilities (sort-of like the muscles aching when
exercising them; trying to build them up).
...........3)Frustration thus is a good thing and all musicians experience this when learning something new.
......e. Playing music, learning to use both hands equally, forces the under-developed side of the brain to be used and thus
people who do this utilize more of their brain capacity
...........1)I like to say, "Playing music makes a person smarter; the more of the brain you use the smarter you become."
3. BODY PERCUSSION SONG "ALLEY CAT"
.....a. Utilizes quarter notes and quarter rests and also eighth notes in pairs.
.....b. Review note values and rhythm reading; how to perform a rest (which should be felt but not heard)
.....c. Go over directions: why certain notes are colored red and some colored black (red notes and black notes have stems
in different directions as well)
.........1)The different colors indicated the use of right and left hands used to perform the rhythms in this body percussion
exercise.
.........2)Using the left and right hands (not always in patterns) demonstrates the use of the right and left brain activity as
discussed earlier.
............a)Students will feel frustration or their brains' expanding as they perform this piece; especially when left-right
patterns are deliberately changed often near the end
............b)As the brain functions by patterns, it rebels when new patterns are suddenly introduced to it
............c)Forcing the brain to learn new patterns also expands the abilities of the brain's function.
.....d. This exercise demonstrates the technique that a drummer (snare drummer) must go through when playing.
.........1)Profession drummers plan their "sticking" (which hand plays which note at any given time) before practicing
any given piece. (Sticking is not random.)
.....e. Since the performance of this is only rhythmic (no melody playing by the performer) in the beginning of the
learning process the ear cannot easily help out the eyes should the eyes get lost; so focus and concentration is more
difficult in drumming then on a melody instrument
4. RECORDER HOLIDAY SONG: JOLLY OLD ST. NICK
......a. Short explanation of new note LOW "E" and its fingering
......b. Sight read through "JOLLY OLD ST. NICK"
5. REVIEW B-A-G SONG: TURKEY TROT
DECEMBER 9th is the holiday concert for chorus, band, and strings. Recorder students are invited to play their instruments ("recorder carolling") as the pre-concert activity outside of the gym. This is not mandatory; just a fun way to celebrate the holidays through music. We will play the holiday music learned in class. All students need to bring is their recorder; music and accompaniments will be already set-up. More details to follow as I get them.
BEGINNING VIOLIN PERIOD 5:
OBJECTIVE: PREPARATION FOR HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE/DOUBLE STOPPING
1. DOUBLE-STOPPING
.....a. Separate Bows (UH) 2x at each of the 7 bow levels
.....c. Bow patterns taken from Hava Nagila: short long short short short long
.....d. "Mary Had a Little Lamb" double-stopped
.........1)Played the DO-RE-MI song with the neighboring higher open string
.........2)Played on G with open D, D with open A, A with open E, and then the melody alone on the E string
.........3)By adding the open string with the melody harmony is produced helping the ear hear intonation better on the
fingered notes ( a good intonation training technique)
2. HOLIDAY PROGRAM SONG: COVENTRY CAROL
.....a. Worked on keeping together the pizzicato and rests
..........1)Because I wanted the rests to be "played"silently together I had students deliberately move something (like a head
nod) during them.
..........2)Even though rests are silent, they must be felt.
3.HOLIDAY PROGRAM SONG: HAVA NAGILA
.....a. Worked on certain sections to get the counting and articulation together
.....b. Worked for continuity; training the performer how to play through mistakes in a performance with others
.....c. Added a tremolo to the ending note (as per a student's suggestion; a suggestion I liked very much!)
ADVANCED VIOLIN PERIOD 4:
OBJECTIVE: Preparation for: Harvest Day performance on October 28th/Holiday Program December 9th
1. TUNE
2. MUSIC STANDS WERE SET-UP
3. REVIEW SONGS FOR THE HARVEST FESTIVAL
.....a. HOEDOWN
.....b. ORANGE BLOSSOM SPECIAL
.....c. DE COLORES
4. GREENSLEEVES
.....a. Harmony first/split 2 parts..violins on melody (review some fingerings) rest harmony
Sight read Coventry Carol (added 7th grade beg. violins during HR)
.....a. Listen to the accompaniment with string harmony part
.....b. Everyone plays harmony part together (later to separate into melody and harmony parts)
...........1)Playing the harmony part is important even for those who will be playing the melody because harmony helps the ear
with intonation, the counting is different, and also because it is good for everyone in the group to know how their
part fits together with the the others.
5. Preparation for the Harvest Festival Performance
......a. There are 11 practice sessions (days left) before the concert
......b. We will be performing on the outside stage in the early part of the festival
......c. When we are finished we can put our instruments away in the room and enjoy rest of the festivities
......d. More information to follow when I get it.
COMPOSER: BACH: Minuet in G
(transcribed for violin)
2. It is manuscript notebook (1725) that Bach presented to his second wife Anna Magdalena and is a compilation
of music by both Bach and other composers of the era which features keyboard music (minuets, rondeaux,
polonaises, chorales, sonatas, preludes, musettes, marches, gavottes) and a few pieces for voice (songs, and arias).
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notebook_for_Anna_Magdalena_Bach )
3. The author of the music maybe Bach or someone else but because it is in this notebook it is attributed to Bach.
4. This music was often used for teaching purposes and today is often transcribed for other instruments.
5. Term "Minuet":
.....a. This is a social dance of French origin for two people, usually in 3/4 time.
.....b. The word was adapted from Italian minuetto and French menuet, meaning small, pretty, delicate.
.....c. The name is also given to a musical composition written in the same time and rhythm, but when not accompanying
an actual dance, the pace was quicker. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minuet)
6. Term "Transcribed": An adaptation or reworking of a musical composition for a different instrument than the music
was originally written for.
OBJECTIVE: Using the Left and Right Brain
1. QUOTE AUTHOR: Frederick Delius
.....a. One of his most famous pieces is called "On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring"
.....a. Explained that are bodies are "cross-circuited"
..........1)Right side of the brain controls the left side and vice-versa
.....b. Most everyone favors one side of the brain over the other that is why some people write with their right
hand and some with their left
..........1)Few people can write equally well using right and left hands
..........2)Equal use of both hands is called being "ambidextrous"
..........3)In terms of certain skills controlled by one side of the brain, the other side is under developed
.............a)To illustrate this point: print and write in cursive your name with the normal hand and then try the other
......c. What makes music unique compared to some other art forms is that most musicians need equal use of both hands
in order to create their art.
...........1)An art teacher would probably not ask the student to draw using the weak hand, either would the English teacher
ask the student to hand write an essay using the weak hand; but in music the playing of most instruments
requires it.
......d. As the exercise in writing your name with the weak hand illustrates, the brain is trying extremely hard to send the
message to move the fingers, but the fingers cannot respond quickly (like the fingers on the strong hand does)
...........1)Frustration results when the brain knows how to do something but the muscles cannot respond at the same rate
of speed; this is the experience all musicians go through during music training (especially beginners).
...........2)Actually this "frustration" is the brain expanding its capabilities (sort-of like the muscles aching when
exercising them; trying to build them up).
...........3)Frustration thus is a good thing and all musicians experience this when learning something new.
......e. Playing music, learning to use both hands equally, forces the under-developed side of the brain to be used and thus
people who do this utilize more of their brain capacity
...........1)I like to say, "Playing music makes a person smarter; the more of the brain you use the smarter you become."
3. BODY PERCUSSION SONG "ALLEY CAT"
.....a. Utilizes quarter notes and quarter rests and also eighth notes in pairs.
.....b. Review note values and rhythm reading; how to perform a rest (which should be felt but not heard)
.....c. Go over directions: why certain notes are colored red and some colored black (red notes and black notes have stems
in different directions as well)
.........1)The different colors indicated the use of right and left hands used to perform the rhythms in this body percussion
exercise.
.........2)Using the left and right hands (not always in patterns) demonstrates the use of the right and left brain activity as
discussed earlier.
............a)Students will feel frustration or their brains' expanding as they perform this piece; especially when left-right
patterns are deliberately changed often near the end
............b)As the brain functions by patterns, it rebels when new patterns are suddenly introduced to it
............c)Forcing the brain to learn new patterns also expands the abilities of the brain's function.
.....d. This exercise demonstrates the technique that a drummer (snare drummer) must go through when playing.
.........1)Profession drummers plan their "sticking" (which hand plays which note at any given time) before practicing
any given piece. (Sticking is not random.)
.....e. Since the performance of this is only rhythmic (no melody playing by the performer) in the beginning of the
learning process the ear cannot easily help out the eyes should the eyes get lost; so focus and concentration is more
difficult in drumming then on a melody instrument
4. RECORDER HOLIDAY SONG: JOLLY OLD ST. NICK
......a. Short explanation of new note LOW "E" and its fingering
......b. Sight read through "JOLLY OLD ST. NICK"
5. REVIEW B-A-G SONG: TURKEY TROT
DECEMBER 9th is the holiday concert for chorus, band, and strings. Recorder students are invited to play their instruments ("recorder carolling") as the pre-concert activity outside of the gym. This is not mandatory; just a fun way to celebrate the holidays through music. We will play the holiday music learned in class. All students need to bring is their recorder; music and accompaniments will be already set-up. More details to follow as I get them.
BEGINNING VIOLIN PERIOD 5:
OBJECTIVE: PREPARATION FOR HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE/DOUBLE STOPPING
1. DOUBLE-STOPPING
.....a. Separate Bows (UH) 2x at each of the 7 bow levels
.....c. Bow patterns taken from Hava Nagila: short long short short short long
.....d. "Mary Had a Little Lamb" double-stopped
.........1)Played the DO-RE-MI song with the neighboring higher open string
.........2)Played on G with open D, D with open A, A with open E, and then the melody alone on the E string
.........3)By adding the open string with the melody harmony is produced helping the ear hear intonation better on the
fingered notes ( a good intonation training technique)
2. HOLIDAY PROGRAM SONG: COVENTRY CAROL
.....a. Worked on keeping together the pizzicato and rests
..........1)Because I wanted the rests to be "played"silently together I had students deliberately move something (like a head
nod) during them.
..........2)Even though rests are silent, they must be felt.
3.HOLIDAY PROGRAM SONG: HAVA NAGILA
.....a. Worked on certain sections to get the counting and articulation together
.....b. Worked for continuity; training the performer how to play through mistakes in a performance with others
.....c. Added a tremolo to the ending note (as per a student's suggestion; a suggestion I liked very much!)
ADVANCED VIOLIN PERIOD 4:
OBJECTIVE: Preparation for: Harvest Day performance on October 28th/Holiday Program December 9th
1. TUNE
2. MUSIC STANDS WERE SET-UP
3. REVIEW SONGS FOR THE HARVEST FESTIVAL
.....a. HOEDOWN
.....b. ORANGE BLOSSOM SPECIAL
.....c. DE COLORES
4. GREENSLEEVES
.....a. Harmony first/split 2 parts..violins on melody (review some fingerings) rest harmony
Sight read Coventry Carol (added 7th grade beg. violins during HR)
.....a. Listen to the accompaniment with string harmony part
.....b. Everyone plays harmony part together (later to separate into melody and harmony parts)
...........1)Playing the harmony part is important even for those who will be playing the melody because harmony helps the ear
with intonation, the counting is different, and also because it is good for everyone in the group to know how their
part fits together with the the others.
5. Preparation for the Harvest Festival Performance
......a. There are 11 practice sessions (days left) before the concert
......b. We will be performing on the outside stage in the early part of the festival
......c. When we are finished we can put our instruments away in the room and enjoy rest of the festivities
......d. More information to follow when I get it.
Monday, October 11, 2010
WHAT WE DID TODAY #1-28: MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2010
GENERAL MUSIC PERIODS 2,3,6
COMPOSER: BACH Violin Concerto in E Major 1st movement
OBJECTIVE: Keyboard muscle/finger coordination; songs by number
1. QUOTE AUTHOR: Robert Schumann
.....a. Schumann Documentaries:
2. SOLFEGE DO-RE-MI(while checking for finishing quotes)
3. KEYBOARDS: TEACHER WILL BE GOING AROUND TO CHECK STUDENTS FOR:
.....a. Understanding how to "D" on the keyboards
.....b. Demonstrating how to play a "B" "A" "G" song (Mary or Hot Cross Buns)
.....c. Ear training on one pentatonic (black key note song)
.....d. Understanding on how to start reading songs by number on the keyboard (used to teach the "frame" position of the
hands and also to be able to use the sense of touch rather than the eyes looking at the keys while playing).
This lesson will continue into tomorrow.
BEGINNING VIOLIN PERIOD 5:
OBJECTIVE: PREPARATION FOR HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE/FINGERING DO-RE-MI (MAJOR)
1. TUNE
2. Passed out packets of holiday music to each student without colors on them
.....a. Students are to color in the notes (colors stand for which string the notes are played on) for Coventry Carol but wait
for directions before coloring in the notes on the next songs until we have a chance to go over the music in class)
3. HOLIDAY PROGRAM SONG: COVENTRY CAROL
4. HOLIDAY PROGRAM SONG: HAVA NAGILA
.....a. This is an open string, bowing (arco) harmony part and will be played with the advanced violins (from the period 4
class) playing the melody at the concert.
.....b. Listened to the recorded accompaniment and teacher demonstration.
.....c. Explained about whole notes, half notes, and quarter notes (using money as examples: whole note=4 quarters; half
note=2 quarters; quarter note =1 quarter
.....d. The class read the open string notes as teacher wrote the letters down on the chart.
.....e. Instructions were given to use the boe (UH) if comfortable; if not, can first learn the song using pizzicato in guitar
and/or regular position.
5. MARY (DO-RE-MI SONG) played on each string in the cycle of strings with bow (UH)
Coming Up:
we will be replaying DO-RE-MI songs: Mary and Hot Cross Buns on the G, D, and A strings but adding the next higher open string with it [example playing Mary (DO-RE-MI) on the "D" string but bowing open A with the D string at the same time]. By adding the neighboring (next highest) open string while playing the melody on the lower string, harmony is produced. Using this technique on these DO-RE-MI songs helps students to listen for intonation because it is easier to hear a finger going out of tune when there is another note harmonizing with it.
ADVANCED VIOLIN PERIOD 4:
OBJECTIVE: Preparation for Harvest Day performance on October 28th
1. TUNE
2. WE USED MUSIC STANDS and PASSED OUT MUSIC BINDERS TO THE VIOLINS THAT WILL BE USED IN THE PERFORMANCE
.....a. These binders are to remain in class at all times
.....b. Music to remain in plastic sleeves at all times
3. DE COLORES
.....a. Read through with music on the stands instead of on posters
.....b. Worked for balance of harmony and melody.
.....c. Worked for independence of harmony parts.
4. HOEDOWN
.....a. Ran through the music a few times.
.....b. Electric guitar was able to stay on the beat with the violins; I think the amp was adjusted better the guitar and violins
could hear each other better.
.....c. Keyboard did not play so we will have to see if we can secure the same sound blend (where everyone can hear one
another) tomorrow
5. ORANGE BLOSSOM SPECIAL
.....a. Again, music was on the stands and played without posters.
.....b. The volume was turned up a little on the recorded accompaniment which allowed both harmony and melody parts
to stay together
.....c. Again the electric guitar seemed to have the amp more in balance which helped considerably so everyone could hear
each other to stay together.
.....d. The keyboard part was not in the mix so (as in the other piece) we will have to see if the accompaniment will be able to
be heard by him as well.
4. Preparation for the Harvest Festival Performance
......a. There are 12 practice sessions (days left) before the concert
......b. We will be performing on the outside stage in the early part of the festival
......c. When we are finished we can put our instruments away in the room and enjoy rest of the festivities
......d. More information to follow when I get it.
COMPOSER: BACH Violin Concerto in E Major 1st movement
OBJECTIVE: Keyboard muscle/finger coordination; songs by number
1. QUOTE AUTHOR: Robert Schumann
"Song of Love" 1947
Movie about the life of Robert Schumann
.....a. Schumann Documentaries:
2. SOLFEGE DO-RE-MI(while checking for finishing quotes)
3. KEYBOARDS: TEACHER WILL BE GOING AROUND TO CHECK STUDENTS FOR:
.....a. Understanding how to "D" on the keyboards
.....b. Demonstrating how to play a "B" "A" "G" song (Mary or Hot Cross Buns)
.....c. Ear training on one pentatonic (black key note song)
.....d. Understanding on how to start reading songs by number on the keyboard (used to teach the "frame" position of the
hands and also to be able to use the sense of touch rather than the eyes looking at the keys while playing).
This lesson will continue into tomorrow.
OBJECTIVE: PREPARATION FOR HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE/FINGERING DO-RE-MI (MAJOR)
1. TUNE
2. Passed out packets of holiday music to each student without colors on them
.....a. Students are to color in the notes (colors stand for which string the notes are played on) for Coventry Carol but wait
for directions before coloring in the notes on the next songs until we have a chance to go over the music in class)
3. HOLIDAY PROGRAM SONG: COVENTRY CAROL
4. HOLIDAY PROGRAM SONG: HAVA NAGILA
.....a. This is an open string, bowing (arco) harmony part and will be played with the advanced violins (from the period 4
class) playing the melody at the concert.
.....b. Listened to the recorded accompaniment and teacher demonstration.
.....c. Explained about whole notes, half notes, and quarter notes (using money as examples: whole note=4 quarters; half
note=2 quarters; quarter note =1 quarter
.....d. The class read the open string notes as teacher wrote the letters down on the chart.
.....e. Instructions were given to use the boe (UH) if comfortable; if not, can first learn the song using pizzicato in guitar
and/or regular position.
5. MARY (DO-RE-MI SONG) played on each string in the cycle of strings with bow (UH)
Coming Up:
we will be replaying DO-RE-MI songs: Mary and Hot Cross Buns on the G, D, and A strings but adding the next higher open string with it [example playing Mary (DO-RE-MI) on the "D" string but bowing open A with the D string at the same time]. By adding the neighboring (next highest) open string while playing the melody on the lower string, harmony is produced. Using this technique on these DO-RE-MI songs helps students to listen for intonation because it is easier to hear a finger going out of tune when there is another note harmonizing with it.
ADVANCED VIOLIN PERIOD 4:
OBJECTIVE: Preparation for Harvest Day performance on October 28th
1. TUNE
2. WE USED MUSIC STANDS and PASSED OUT MUSIC BINDERS TO THE VIOLINS THAT WILL BE USED IN THE PERFORMANCE
.....a. These binders are to remain in class at all times
.....b. Music to remain in plastic sleeves at all times
3. DE COLORES
.....a. Read through with music on the stands instead of on posters
.....b. Worked for balance of harmony and melody.
.....c. Worked for independence of harmony parts.
4. HOEDOWN
.....a. Ran through the music a few times.
.....b. Electric guitar was able to stay on the beat with the violins; I think the amp was adjusted better the guitar and violins
could hear each other better.
.....c. Keyboard did not play so we will have to see if we can secure the same sound blend (where everyone can hear one
another) tomorrow
5. ORANGE BLOSSOM SPECIAL
.....a. Again, music was on the stands and played without posters.
.....b. The volume was turned up a little on the recorded accompaniment which allowed both harmony and melody parts
to stay together
.....c. Again the electric guitar seemed to have the amp more in balance which helped considerably so everyone could hear
each other to stay together.
.....d. The keyboard part was not in the mix so (as in the other piece) we will have to see if the accompaniment will be able to
be heard by him as well.
4. Preparation for the Harvest Festival Performance
......a. There are 12 practice sessions (days left) before the concert
......b. We will be performing on the outside stage in the early part of the festival
......c. When we are finished we can put our instruments away in the room and enjoy rest of the festivities
......d. More information to follow when I get it.
Friday, October 8, 2010
WHAT WE DID TODAY #1-27: FRIDAY; OCTOBER 8, 2010
GENERAL MUSIC PERIODS 2,3,6
COMPOSER: BACH Violin Concerto in A Minor 3rd movement
OBJECTIVE: MUSICAL THEATRE "OLIVER"
1. QUOTE AUTHOR: Nadia Boulanger famous teacher of music composition in early 20th Century
2. Checked quotes for the week.
.....a. Students will be responsible for 4 this week; anyone who did 5 will be given extra credit for the extra quote.
3. MUSICAL: OLIVER
.....a. Passed out musical report forms
..........1)Reviewed the first part of the musical "Oliver" by filling in some some of the information asked for on the form
..........2)Main characters we met so far: Oliver and Mr. Bumble
..........3)Names of songs listened to: "Food Glorious Food" / "Oliver" / "Boy for Sale"
..........4)Wrote down... musical's title: "Oliver" / novel the musical was based on: "Oliver Twist / novel's author: Charles
Dickens / musical's composer/lyricist: Lionel Bart / date of musical composition: 1960 / country that the story of the
musical takes place in: London, England
.....b. Today we heard the song "Consider Yourself" and met another main character called the Artful Dodger (PLEASE SEE THE "OLIVER MUSICAL REPORT" ON THIS BLOG FOR DETAILS)
(Next week we will continue to fill-in the report as a class.)
(Period 2 and 6 still need to finish the end of song "Consider Yourself")
BEGINNING VIOLIN PERIOD 5:
OBJECTIVE: FINGERING DO-RE-MI/DO-RE-MAY (MAJOR and MINOR)
1. TUNE
2. HOLIDAY PROGRAM SONG: COVENTRY CAROL
.....a. This is an open string, right hand pizzicato, harmony part and will be played with the advanced violins (from the
period 4 class) playing the melody at the concert.
.....b. Listened to the recorded accompaniment and teacher demonstration.
.....c. Reviewed terms and symbols in music
..........1)Quarter notes and rests
..........2)Double bar and two dots (repeat signs)
..........3)meter/time signature
..........4)Importance of the silence in each rest
.....d. The class read/sang the open string notes as teacher pointed.
.....e. In regular pizzicato position we plucked the notes as we sang out loud with the recorded accompaniment
.....f. After the song ended we stopped and because the music was new and played at its performing speed, some students
found it helpful to write the letter names under the notes.
.....g. We replayed it being careful not to play on the quarter note rests.
..........1)The silences in rests are are difficult to play as a whole group at once because if a single person plays during one
the rest is no longer silent.
3. DOUBLE STOPPING
.....a. Open string bowings: Using the 7 different arm levels: G, G and D, D, D and A, A, A and E, and E
.....b. There are 4 basic bow levels but also 3 more levels which places the bow on two strings at one time.
..........1)Playing 2 different strings at once called DOUBLE STOPPING
..........2)We started to learn these extra levels first by applying the silent bow-arm rocking tecnique (we rocked the bow at
the middle or MB)
..........3)Then we practiced all the 7 levels from lowest G to highest E, 4x each combination using the UH of bow.
Coming Up:
We will be replaying DO-RE-MI songs: Mary and Hot Cross Buns on the G, D, and A strings but adding the next higher open string with it [example playing Mary (DO-RE-MI) on the "D" string but bowing open A with the D string at the same time]. By adding the neighboring (next highest) open string while playing the melody on the lower string, harmony is produced. Using this technique on these DO-RE-MI songs helps students to listen for intonation because it is easier to hear a finger going out of tune when there is another note harmonizing with it.
ADVANCED VIOLIN PERIOD 4:
OBJECTIVE: Preparation for Harvest Day performance on October 28th
1. TUNE
2. Orange Blossom Special
.....a. Again having trouble coordinating harmony and melody parts.
..........1)We rehearsed having the violins play all alone with the accompaniment to see if they were able to keep the beat
steady which they were.
..........2)Then the cellos were added and the beat was still steady.
..........3)When the electric guitar was added it was a little too loud and the beat started to get lost. When the sound was
turned down the accompaniment beat was easier to hear.
..........4)We had amped the keyboard because it could not be heard when all the others were playing with the
accompaniment but, like the electric guitar, I think the keyboard amp also needed to be adjusted down. I don't
think the keyboardist could hear the other parts well enough to keep the beat steady because of that.
...........5)Also, when making mistakes while playing in a group the players need to disregard the errors and keep going. If
the player slows down even just a little bit due to the frustration of making the error, the beat will be lost.
3. Hoedown
.....a. Reviewed briefly.
4. Be prepared next week we need to get out the music stands in preparation of the Harvest Festival Performance
.....a. There are 13 practice sessions (days left) before the concert
.....b. We will be performing on the outside stage in the early part of the festival
.....c. When we are finished we can put our instruments away in the room and enjoy rest of the festivities
.....d. More information to follow when I get it.
COMPOSER: BACH Violin Concerto in A Minor 3rd movement
OBJECTIVE: MUSICAL THEATRE "OLIVER"
1. QUOTE AUTHOR: Nadia Boulanger famous teacher of music composition in early 20th Century
.....a. Students will be responsible for 4 this week; anyone who did 5 will be given extra credit for the extra quote.
3. MUSICAL: OLIVER
.....a. Passed out musical report forms
..........1)Reviewed the first part of the musical "Oliver" by filling in some some of the information asked for on the form
..........2)Main characters we met so far: Oliver and Mr. Bumble
..........3)Names of songs listened to: "Food Glorious Food" / "Oliver" / "Boy for Sale"
..........4)Wrote down... musical's title: "Oliver" / novel the musical was based on: "Oliver Twist / novel's author: Charles
Dickens / musical's composer/lyricist: Lionel Bart / date of musical composition: 1960 / country that the story of the
musical takes place in: London, England
.....b. Today we heard the song "Consider Yourself" and met another main character called the Artful Dodger (PLEASE SEE THE "OLIVER MUSICAL REPORT" ON THIS BLOG FOR DETAILS)
(Next week we will continue to fill-in the report as a class.)
(Period 2 and 6 still need to finish the end of song "Consider Yourself")
BEGINNING VIOLIN PERIOD 5:
OBJECTIVE: FINGERING DO-RE-MI/DO-RE-MAY (MAJOR and MINOR)
1. TUNE
2. HOLIDAY PROGRAM SONG: COVENTRY CAROL
.....a. This is an open string, right hand pizzicato, harmony part and will be played with the advanced violins (from the
period 4 class) playing the melody at the concert.
.....b. Listened to the recorded accompaniment and teacher demonstration.
.....c. Reviewed terms and symbols in music
..........1)Quarter notes and rests
..........2)Double bar and two dots (repeat signs)
..........3)meter/time signature
..........4)Importance of the silence in each rest
.....d. The class read/sang the open string notes as teacher pointed.
.....e. In regular pizzicato position we plucked the notes as we sang out loud with the recorded accompaniment
.....f. After the song ended we stopped and because the music was new and played at its performing speed, some students
found it helpful to write the letter names under the notes.
.....g. We replayed it being careful not to play on the quarter note rests.
..........1)The silences in rests are are difficult to play as a whole group at once because if a single person plays during one
the rest is no longer silent.
3. DOUBLE STOPPING
.....a. Open string bowings: Using the 7 different arm levels: G, G and D, D, D and A, A, A and E, and E
.....b. There are 4 basic bow levels but also 3 more levels which places the bow on two strings at one time.
..........1)Playing 2 different strings at once called DOUBLE STOPPING
..........2)We started to learn these extra levels first by applying the silent bow-arm rocking tecnique (we rocked the bow at
the middle or MB)
..........3)Then we practiced all the 7 levels from lowest G to highest E, 4x each combination using the UH of bow.
Coming Up:
We will be replaying DO-RE-MI songs: Mary and Hot Cross Buns on the G, D, and A strings but adding the next higher open string with it [example playing Mary (DO-RE-MI) on the "D" string but bowing open A with the D string at the same time]. By adding the neighboring (next highest) open string while playing the melody on the lower string, harmony is produced. Using this technique on these DO-RE-MI songs helps students to listen for intonation because it is easier to hear a finger going out of tune when there is another note harmonizing with it.
ADVANCED VIOLIN PERIOD 4:
OBJECTIVE: Preparation for Harvest Day performance on October 28th
1. TUNE
2. Orange Blossom Special
.....a. Again having trouble coordinating harmony and melody parts.
..........1)We rehearsed having the violins play all alone with the accompaniment to see if they were able to keep the beat
steady which they were.
..........2)Then the cellos were added and the beat was still steady.
..........3)When the electric guitar was added it was a little too loud and the beat started to get lost. When the sound was
turned down the accompaniment beat was easier to hear.
..........4)We had amped the keyboard because it could not be heard when all the others were playing with the
accompaniment but, like the electric guitar, I think the keyboard amp also needed to be adjusted down. I don't
think the keyboardist could hear the other parts well enough to keep the beat steady because of that.
...........5)Also, when making mistakes while playing in a group the players need to disregard the errors and keep going. If
the player slows down even just a little bit due to the frustration of making the error, the beat will be lost.
3. Hoedown
.....a. Reviewed briefly.
4. Be prepared next week we need to get out the music stands in preparation of the Harvest Festival Performance
.....a. There are 13 practice sessions (days left) before the concert
.....b. We will be performing on the outside stage in the early part of the festival
.....c. When we are finished we can put our instruments away in the room and enjoy rest of the festivities
.....d. More information to follow when I get it.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
WHAT WE DID TODAY #1-26: THURSDAY; OCTOBER 7, 2010
GENERAL MUSIC PERIODS 2,3,6
COMPOSER: BACH Violin Concerto in A Minor 1st Movement
OBJECTIVE: MUSICAL ALPHABET and FINGERING ON KEYBOARDS
1. QUOTE AUTHOR: Igor Stravinsky
.....a. He was a famous composer (born in Russia) of the 20th Century who wrote very contemporary music that, in the early stages of his career, shocked some audiences.
http://www.veoh.com/collection/music-documentary/watch/v6331492grzWM5M4,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igor_Stravinsky
.....b. Etching by the famous artist Pablo Picasso, his friend:
.....c. On the picture below, Picasso is 2nd from the left and Stravinsky is standing next to him on the right
.....d. Discussed Stravinsky's quote about how composers often borrow melodic patterns from one another. If too much of a
melodic pattern is borrowed, at what point is that considered plagerism (stealing someone else's idea)? 2. SOLFEGE
DO RE MI (while checking the quotes)
3. FINISHED NOTE READING BY STEPS worksheets (2 pages worth 1 point each page)
.....a.Teacher checked for understanding
4. Students to keyboards: (Procedures given to follow first/students to go through in order and when finished move on to the
next one)
.....a. Locate "D" key then find B,A,G
..........1)Play songs Mary and Hot Cross Buns from handout given out last week
.....b. Pentatonic (black key songs) on reverse side of the same worksheet:
..........1)Try to play some songs by ear from the list of songs given on the sheet (1st notes or starting notes are given)
.....c. Pass out new keyboard music: Playing songs by finger numbers
.........1)These songs used to establish proper hand placement and blocking techniques before actual note reading begins. .........2)The idea is to be able to place the hand and fingers down on the keys in preparation to the playing of a song so that
the eyes don't have to watch the fingers while playing
.........3)Also helps to develop muscle coordination and sense of touch
BEGINNING VIOLIN PERIOD 5:
OBJECTIVE: FINGERING DO-RE-MI/DO-RE-MAY (MAJOR and MINOR)
1. TUNE 2. OPEN STRING BOWING
.....a. Using a bow leader so everyone's bows stay together (up and down and at the same part of the bow) ..........1)Bow leaders are called in the orchestra either concert master (male) or concert mistress (female)
.....b. Separate bows UH 4x each string;
.....c. "My sis-ter Marc-y" RHYTHM 2x each string(bow speed) UH bow,
.....d. Discussed using the bow at thje LH (Lower Half) or frog to middle (triangle to square)
..........1)Need to lighten up the pressure of the bow on the string when at the heaviest part of the
bow sort-of like a marionette puppet (attached by strings)
..........2)Separate bows 4x LH (frog to middle) with proper articulation (click-like) sound
3. MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB (MAJOR-HAPPY: DO RE MI)
.....a. Sang the finger numbers while fingering silently
..........1)Guitar position for those who feel a need to use their eyes while fingering
..........2)Regular position (violin held at the neck) for those who don't need to look at their fingers
.....b. Played the song with right pizzicato while singing the finger numbers
..........1)Same procedures as above
..........2)The use of the bow (UH) were for those whose fingers can now move with ease and automatically.
.....c. Played Mary on each string in the cycle of strings
4. MARY HAD A SAD LAMB (MINOR-SAD: DO-RE-MAY)
......a. Demonstrated how to make Mary had a little lamb (happy/major) into Mary had a sad little lamb (sad/minor)
......b. Asked students to observe me play both example and asked them to explain what I did to make the music go from happy
to sad.
...........1)Students noticed that the left 2nd finger (MI) was placed a space above the 1st finger (RE) when the music as happy
...........2)When the finger tips (sides of the fingertip pads) of the fingers 1 and 2 were placed together (MAY) instead of apart,
("tip to tip" or as I like to say "feel the skin of each other") the music seemed to be sad which we call in music
"minor."
.....c. We played Mary had a Sad Lamb on each string using the cycle of strings
ADVANCED VIOLIN PERIOD 4:
OBJECTIVE: Preparation for Harvest Day performance on October 28th/Hoedown music
1. TUNE
2. De Colores
.....a. Worked to coordinate De Colores and balance the sound between the electric and acoustic instruments.
.....b. Violinists were given choices to play either melody or harmony parts
.....c. Worked with all the violins who are playing melody parts
.....d. Strenghtened the understanding of the violin harmony parts while melody parts were playing
.....e. Added all parts together
3. Hoedown
.....a. Still having trouble eith the coordination of the 16th note passages (same passages that are in Orange Blossom Special)
with piano accompaniment
.....b. Piano needs to perform small accents on strong beats so as not to lose the steady pulse.
Be prepared next week we need to get out music stands
COMPOSER: BACH Violin Concerto in A Minor 1st Movement
OBJECTIVE: MUSICAL ALPHABET and FINGERING ON KEYBOARDS
1. QUOTE AUTHOR: Igor Stravinsky
.....a. He was a famous composer (born in Russia) of the 20th Century who wrote very contemporary music that, in the early stages of his career, shocked some audiences.
http://www.veoh.com/collection/music-documentary/watch/v6331492grzWM5M4,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igor_Stravinsky
Brief History of 20th Century Music: Stravinsky
Stravinsky Conducts "Firebird"
.....b. Etching by the famous artist Pablo Picasso, his friend:
.....d. Discussed Stravinsky's quote about how composers often borrow melodic patterns from one another. If too much of a
melodic pattern is borrowed, at what point is that considered plagerism (stealing someone else's idea)? 2. SOLFEGE
DO RE MI (while checking the quotes)
3. FINISHED NOTE READING BY STEPS worksheets (2 pages worth 1 point each page)
.....a.Teacher checked for understanding
4. Students to keyboards: (Procedures given to follow first/students to go through in order and when finished move on to the
next one)
.....a. Locate "D" key then find B,A,G
..........1)Play songs Mary and Hot Cross Buns from handout given out last week
.....b. Pentatonic (black key songs) on reverse side of the same worksheet:
..........1)Try to play some songs by ear from the list of songs given on the sheet (1st notes or starting notes are given)
.....c. Pass out new keyboard music: Playing songs by finger numbers
.........1)These songs used to establish proper hand placement and blocking techniques before actual note reading begins. .........2)The idea is to be able to place the hand and fingers down on the keys in preparation to the playing of a song so that
the eyes don't have to watch the fingers while playing
.........3)Also helps to develop muscle coordination and sense of touch
BEGINNING VIOLIN PERIOD 5:
OBJECTIVE: FINGERING DO-RE-MI/DO-RE-MAY (MAJOR and MINOR)
1. TUNE 2. OPEN STRING BOWING
.....a. Using a bow leader so everyone's bows stay together (up and down and at the same part of the bow) ..........1)Bow leaders are called in the orchestra either concert master (male) or concert mistress (female)
.....b. Separate bows UH 4x each string;
.....c. "My sis-ter Marc-y" RHYTHM 2x each string(bow speed) UH bow,
.....d. Discussed using the bow at thje LH (Lower Half) or frog to middle (triangle to square)
..........1)Need to lighten up the pressure of the bow on the string when at the heaviest part of the
bow sort-of like a marionette puppet (attached by strings)
..........2)Separate bows 4x LH (frog to middle) with proper articulation (click-like) sound
3. MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB (MAJOR-HAPPY: DO RE MI)
.....a. Sang the finger numbers while fingering silently
..........1)Guitar position for those who feel a need to use their eyes while fingering
..........2)Regular position (violin held at the neck) for those who don't need to look at their fingers
.....b. Played the song with right pizzicato while singing the finger numbers
..........1)Same procedures as above
..........2)The use of the bow (UH) were for those whose fingers can now move with ease and automatically.
.....c. Played Mary on each string in the cycle of strings
4. MARY HAD A SAD LAMB (MINOR-SAD: DO-RE-MAY)
......a. Demonstrated how to make Mary had a little lamb (happy/major) into Mary had a sad little lamb (sad/minor)
......b. Asked students to observe me play both example and asked them to explain what I did to make the music go from happy
to sad.
...........1)Students noticed that the left 2nd finger (MI) was placed a space above the 1st finger (RE) when the music as happy
...........2)When the finger tips (sides of the fingertip pads) of the fingers 1 and 2 were placed together (MAY) instead of apart,
("tip to tip" or as I like to say "feel the skin of each other") the music seemed to be sad which we call in music
"minor."
.....c. We played Mary had a Sad Lamb on each string using the cycle of strings
ADVANCED VIOLIN PERIOD 4:
OBJECTIVE: Preparation for Harvest Day performance on October 28th/Hoedown music
1. TUNE
2. De Colores
.....a. Worked to coordinate De Colores and balance the sound between the electric and acoustic instruments.
.....b. Violinists were given choices to play either melody or harmony parts
.....c. Worked with all the violins who are playing melody parts
.....d. Strenghtened the understanding of the violin harmony parts while melody parts were playing
.....e. Added all parts together
3. Hoedown
.....a. Still having trouble eith the coordination of the 16th note passages (same passages that are in Orange Blossom Special)
with piano accompaniment
.....b. Piano needs to perform small accents on strong beats so as not to lose the steady pulse.
Be prepared next week we need to get out music stands
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