Shawn, Leo and Jonathan in singing Linkin' Park.
..your turn, Jonathan!
!
Alkmini in "Firework" by Kate Perry
Alice in "Love story" by Taylor Swift
10/21/2011
Grade 6: October 17-21
Music Theory:
Pop quiz on harmonic minors.
NO HOMEWORK FOR NEXT WEEK
Music Analysis:
We talked about "Music Strata (Stratification)" and the use of layers in music.
We talked about "Motives" (Motif) and "Leitmotivs" in a music composition.
HOMEWORK: Please check your inbox, you homework and the links you are going to need to do are already been sent to your account. Make sure you reply to me via email your answers and you write down them down on your Music Analysis notebook.
Due date: Thursday November 3rd.
Pop quiz on harmonic minors.
NO HOMEWORK FOR NEXT WEEK
Music Analysis:
We talked about "Music Strata (Stratification)" and the use of layers in music.
We talked about "Motives" (Motif) and "Leitmotivs" in a music composition.
HOMEWORK: Please check your inbox, you homework and the links you are going to need to do are already been sent to your account. Make sure you reply to me via email your answers and you write down them down on your Music Analysis notebook.
Due date: Thursday November 3rd.
Grade 5: October 17 - 21
Music Theory:
We had a test on all the intervals as per size and quality.
Music Analysis:
We read the 2nd chapter of the book "The Music Lesson" by Victor.L. Wooten.
We discussed about music density.
HOMEWORK FOR NEXT WEEK: Send to me 2 or 3 links of different music density. The first has to be in the original instrumentation, then everything else needs to be performed by different instruments.
We will start presenting you work to class next time we have Music Analysis lesson (after the mid-semester brake)
Due date: By Friday November 4th.
We had a test on all the intervals as per size and quality.
Music Analysis:
We read the 2nd chapter of the book "The Music Lesson" by Victor.L. Wooten.
We discussed about music density.
HOMEWORK FOR NEXT WEEK: Send to me 2 or 3 links of different music density. The first has to be in the original instrumentation, then everything else needs to be performed by different instruments.
We will start presenting you work to class next time we have Music Analysis lesson (after the mid-semester brake)
Due date: By Friday November 4th.
Grade 4: October 17 - 21
Music Theory:
We started practising on Melodic Dictation which requires to understand the pitch of the notes and also the duration. We were so good that we easily passed to level 2!
Congratulations grade 4 for your effort and positive energy this week!
NO HOMEWORK FOR NEXT WEEK
Music History:
We continued our trip to the Renaissance era of music. We talked about how the rise of "Individualisim" helped music and we learned about the ancestors of piano.
NO HOMEWORK FOR NEXT WEEK
We started practising on Melodic Dictation which requires to understand the pitch of the notes and also the duration. We were so good that we easily passed to level 2!
Congratulations grade 4 for your effort and positive energy this week!
NO HOMEWORK FOR NEXT WEEK
Music History:
We continued our trip to the Renaissance era of music. We talked about how the rise of "Individualisim" helped music and we learned about the ancestors of piano.
NO HOMEWORK FOR NEXT WEEK
Grade 3: October 17 -21
Music Theory:
We practised Rhythmic Dictation level 3 and 4.
NO HOMEWORK FOR NEXT WEEK
Music History:
We started talking about "Violin". We learned the frist name of violin (vitula) and we learned how does our body shape, hight, age genre and country affects our voice pitch.
We played a game in class trying to guess who is going to have the lower or the higher pitched voice.
NO HOMEWORK FOR NEXT WEEK
We practised Rhythmic Dictation level 3 and 4.
NO HOMEWORK FOR NEXT WEEK
Music History:
We started talking about "Violin". We learned the frist name of violin (vitula) and we learned how does our body shape, hight, age genre and country affects our voice pitch.
We played a game in class trying to guess who is going to have the lower or the higher pitched voice.
NO HOMEWORK FOR NEXT WEEK
Grade 1: October 17 - 21
Music Theory:
We learned the notes DO, RE, MI and the correct placement on the stave. We played games based on the basic note's duration (whole note, half note and quarter note) and we practised writing the notes in all the forms.
NO HOMEWORK FOR NEXT WEEK
Music History:
We started doing exercises on "Peter and the Wolf" project.
We listened to the main melodies and tried to guess for what character the melody was written. We learned which instrument in the orchestra plays which character ( for example: the flute represents the bird).
NO HOMEWORK FOR NEXT WEEK
We learned the notes DO, RE, MI and the correct placement on the stave. We played games based on the basic note's duration (whole note, half note and quarter note) and we practised writing the notes in all the forms.
NO HOMEWORK FOR NEXT WEEK
Music History:
We started doing exercises on "Peter and the Wolf" project.
We listened to the main melodies and tried to guess for what character the melody was written. We learned which instrument in the orchestra plays which character ( for example: the flute represents the bird).
NO HOMEWORK FOR NEXT WEEK
10/10/2011
Grade 6: Everything we've learned this week!
Music Theory:
Harmonic minor scales: How are they related with the Majors and what we have to do in order to find their root note. We talked about sharp mode harmonic minors and the special relationship between the VI - VII degree (3 semitones) .
Briefly, in sharp mode harmonic minors, we use all the sharps of the related Major and we add an extra sharp on the leading note. If the leading note has a sharp, then we add one more ( double sharp: X )
Homework for next Tuesday, October 11th: Write all the harmonic minor scales related to the sharp Major scales. Use your circle of fifth for the sharps needed and add one more at the LN.
Music History:
Discussion on the music density presentations.
Common trap of the density: Image of the performer. What happens if we judge the music using first our eyes and not our ears?
Harmonic minor scales: How are they related with the Majors and what we have to do in order to find their root note. We talked about sharp mode harmonic minors and the special relationship between the VI - VII degree (3 semitones) .
Briefly, in sharp mode harmonic minors, we use all the sharps of the related Major and we add an extra sharp on the leading note. If the leading note has a sharp, then we add one more ( double sharp: X )
Homework for next Tuesday, October 11th: Write all the harmonic minor scales related to the sharp Major scales. Use your circle of fifth for the sharps needed and add one more at the LN.
Music History:
Discussion on the music density presentations.
Common trap of the density: Image of the performer. What happens if we judge the music using first our eyes and not our ears?
Grade 5: Everything we've learned this week!
Music Theory:
This week we talked about 6th and 7th intervals. We learned an easy way to calculate the quality of big in size intervals (such as 6th and 7ths) by inverting them.
If, for any reason, you haven't taken the analytical list of the intervals' inversion, please come and ask me for a copy. It will help you practise for the Test on Intervals, on October 17th.
For this test, you need to study all the intervals, 2- 7 (as per type and size) and to know how to invert them (for example: if we invert a 7th interval Major, we get a 2nd interval minor)
Music History:
We examined the male vocal range, and we saw several videos with tenors, baritones and bass men singing in order to comprehend the differences.
We also had a pop quiz on the musical textures. (We saw 5 videos and we tried to understand in which texture they belonged)
This week we talked about 6th and 7th intervals. We learned an easy way to calculate the quality of big in size intervals (such as 6th and 7ths) by inverting them.
If, for any reason, you haven't taken the analytical list of the intervals' inversion, please come and ask me for a copy. It will help you practise for the Test on Intervals, on October 17th.
For this test, you need to study all the intervals, 2- 7 (as per type and size) and to know how to invert them (for example: if we invert a 7th interval Major, we get a 2nd interval minor)
Music History:
We examined the male vocal range, and we saw several videos with tenors, baritones and bass men singing in order to comprehend the differences.
We also had a pop quiz on the musical textures. (We saw 5 videos and we tried to understand in which texture they belonged)
Grade 4: Everything we've learned this week!
Music Theory:
This week we had a quiz on rhythmic dictation (basic patterns, basic time signature).
I have already corrected them and given them their score.
Please make sure you return them signed.
Music History:
This week we started a new chapter in Music History: Renaissance.
We talked about some new inventions that changed the path of Music.
We discussed about famous Art Works from Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo and great theatrical plays of Shakespeare that helped the music composers to create more interesting and inspired music.
No homework for 4th graders .
This week we had a quiz on rhythmic dictation (basic patterns, basic time signature).
I have already corrected them and given them their score.
Please make sure you return them signed.
Music History:
This week we started a new chapter in Music History: Renaissance.
We talked about some new inventions that changed the path of Music.
We discussed about famous Art Works from Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo and great theatrical plays of Shakespeare that helped the music composers to create more interesting and inspired music.
No homework for 4th graders .
Grade 3: Everything we've learned this week!
Music Theory:
This week we started basic rhythmic dictation.
It is essential for all the students in Music to learn not only the theory but ways to apply their knowledge; by learning how to write the rhythm while listening to it, they will be able to write down every new rhythmic pattern they have in their mind.
Music History:
This week we have finished watching and listening to the sound of some basic musical instruments.
I have given to the 3rd graders a homework for brasses, (similar to the strings and woodwinds) which will help them to remember everything we said at the class.
Next Wednesday, October 12th we have a test on the 3 categories of the music instruments (except percussion)
This week we started basic rhythmic dictation.
It is essential for all the students in Music to learn not only the theory but ways to apply their knowledge; by learning how to write the rhythm while listening to it, they will be able to write down every new rhythmic pattern they have in their mind.
Music History:
This week we have finished watching and listening to the sound of some basic musical instruments.
I have given to the 3rd graders a homework for brasses, (similar to the strings and woodwinds) which will help them to remember everything we said at the class.
Next Wednesday, October 12th we have a test on the 3 categories of the music instruments (except percussion)
10/07/2011
Grade 2: Everything we learned this week!
Music Theory:
This week we had a test on accidentals. I've returned the test to all the students.
Please, make sure you've signed them.
Music History:
This week we had a test on basic comprehension of the musical instruments.
Please, make sure you've signed them.
No homework for 2nd graders for next week.
This week we had a test on accidentals. I've returned the test to all the students.
Please, make sure you've signed them.
Music History:
This week we had a test on basic comprehension of the musical instruments.
Please, make sure you've signed them.
No homework for 2nd graders for next week.
Grade 1: Everything we learned this week!
Music Theory
This week we discovered one more musical key, the Bass Clef. We learned how to draw it on the stave and then we practised writing both clefs and notes on our music stave book.
Music History
This week we had a test on the basic instruments.
Grade 1 has no homework for next week.
This week we discovered one more musical key, the Bass Clef. We learned how to draw it on the stave and then we practised writing both clefs and notes on our music stave book.
Music History
This week we had a test on the basic instruments.
Grade 1 has no homework for next week.
10/05/2011
Pre - K in action!
Dear parents,
This week we started learning how to identify the sound of ORF non melodic instruments, through fun games.
We learned to combine sound with specific basic shapes (such as a blue cloud, a green tree, a brown house or an orange sun).
Enjoy your little ones, as they are learning music:
First we all agree on a shape for each instrument
...then it's time for fun!
the green tree is the right shape for the wooden sticks!
and a cloud for the sand blocks!
maracas come with a red circle
what is for the orange sun?
I got everything correct!
...let's put that back!
Bells for the brown house...
excellent choice Lucy!
This week we started learning how to identify the sound of ORF non melodic instruments, through fun games.
We learned to combine sound with specific basic shapes (such as a blue cloud, a green tree, a brown house or an orange sun).
Enjoy your little ones, as they are learning music:
First we all agree on a shape for each instrument
...then it's time for fun!
 |
| listening to the sound and try to guess the correct shape... |
the green tree is the right shape for the wooden sticks!
and a cloud for the sand blocks!
maracas come with a red circle
what is for the orange sun?
I got everything correct!
...let's put that back!
Bells for the brown house...
excellent choice Lucy!10/02/2011
Homework and Tests for this week
Grade 1:
Music History: Test on Friday, October 7th: Strings, Woodwinds and Brass (Match the right name with the picture)
Grade 2:
Music Theory: Test on Tuesday, October 4th: Accidentals: Identify the notes on noth clefs, match and put the correct accidental on the right note.
Music History: Test on Friday, October 7th: Strings, Woodwinds and Brass (Match the tight name with the picture, explain plucked and bowed instruments - write the instruments in the right category)
Grade 3:
Music History: Homework on strings and woodwinds.
Grade 4:
Music Theory: Test on Rhythmic Dictation
Grade 5:
Music Theory: Homework on Intervals (2- 5)
Grade 6:
No homework.
Music History: Test on Friday, October 7th: Strings, Woodwinds and Brass (Match the right name with the picture)
Grade 2:
Music Theory: Test on Tuesday, October 4th: Accidentals: Identify the notes on noth clefs, match and put the correct accidental on the right note.
Music History: Test on Friday, October 7th: Strings, Woodwinds and Brass (Match the tight name with the picture, explain plucked and bowed instruments - write the instruments in the right category)
Grade 3:
Music History: Homework on strings and woodwinds.
Grade 4:
Music Theory: Test on Rhythmic Dictation
Grade 5:
Music Theory: Homework on Intervals (2- 5)
Grade 6:
No homework.
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