Wednesday, April 28, 2010

G5 Homework 28 April - 5 May

Dear Students

TASK: Create your own 4 bar melody in the key of C major - (start on C and end on C).
  • Use any lined and space note in the treble clef.
  • Use a variety of rhythms using 1; 1/2; 1/4 & 1/8 notes.
  • You can use dotted notes and 1/4 note rests to give it more color!
  • Remember to put in your symbols; treble clef, time signature, bar lines and double bar lines.

HINTS:

  1. First, decide how many beats there will be in each bar.
  2. Then write your rhythms out in a line and divide them up into groups, so if you say you have 4 beats in a bar, your rhythms will be grouped into groups of four; if you said you have 3 beats in a bar, then you will have 4 groups of 3 beats. We did this in class. Just follow what I showed you.
  3. Then underneath your set of rhythms, draw your treble clef
  4. Put in the symbols and make sure you divide your staff into equal groups of four using bar lines.
  5. Start writing your melody, using the rhythms you have created. Start on the note C. It can be middle C or the C an octave above MC.
  6. Make sure you follow the rhythms you created. Make sure your notes don't jump all around the staff like a kangaroo. You should be ascending or descending in steps or in thirds. No more than that.
  7. If you can, try to play your melody on the recorder.

Have fun!

Mrs. Forster

Friday, April 23, 2010

MUSICAL TERMINOLOGY

LOOK THROUGH THE DEFINITIONS BELOW: MAKE SURE YOU KNOW WHAT EACH ONE LOOKS LIKE: MAKE SURE YOU USE YOUR RHYMES TO HELP YOU REMEMBER THE NAMES OF THE NOTES IN BOTH TREBLE AND BASS CLEFS AS TAUGHT IN CLASS.

1.
Treble Clef: used to put at the beginning of each stanza to represent high pitched notes above middle C

2.
Musical Staff: used to write down music. It can be used for all pitched notes.

3.
Bar lines: used to separate the written music into equal measures or beats.

4.
Double Bar lines: used to show when a piece of music has ended.

5.
Bars: are the space between the barlines where the musical notation is written.

6.
Repeat signs: look like #4 but have two dots to the left of the lines. They are used when a stanza or stanzas of music need to be played again.

7.
Time Signature: are two numbers, one on top of the other. The top number tells you how many beats there are in each bar; the bottom number tells you what each beat represents, or what type of note each beat is.

8.
Slurred notes: are groups of different notes that, when played, are played smoothly without a gap between each sound.

9.
Tied notes: look like slurred notes but the notes are the same. This means that the second note is not played, but the first note takes on the value of the second note; e.g. If two ¼ notes are tied, then the first note is held on for 2 beats instead of being played as it is written.

10.
Staccatto: are dots underneath the notes which means you play the notes as if they were hot potatoes!

12.
Dotted notes: look like full stops after a note. They add half the value of the note they are attached to; e.g if there is a dotted ½ note, the total value would be 3 because 2 plus ½ of 2 (1) = 3, but if the dot is next to a ¼, the total value would be 1 ½ , because ½ is half of 1: 1 + ½ = 1 ½.

13.
Note values:
· Whole Notes = 4 beats
· Half notes = 2 beats
· Quarter notes = 1 beat
· Eigth notes = ½ beat

14.
Lined notes: notes that are placed ON the line on the musical staff.
Treble clef lined notes are called from bottom to top: E; G; B; D; F
Bass clef lined notes are called from bottom to top: G; B; D; F; A

15.
Space notes: notes that are placed in the space between each line on the musical staff.
Treble clef space notes spell from bottom to top: F A C E
Bass clef space notes are called from bottom to top: A C E G

Friday, April 16, 2010

Kindergarten Music 16 - 23 April

Dear Students,

Are you creating music at home?

Are you singing to the songs you hear?

Are you dancing to the rhythms of the Twist?

Have you been practicing on your harmonica?

Come to school next week and show me what you have done.

Have fun!

Grade 2 Homework 16 - 23 April

Dear Students;

What a great job you did creating the cheers for all the houses! I was very impressed with what you all managed to do.

Review Test: Make sure you remember the value of the 1/2; 1/4 and 1/8 notes and be able to clap a rhythm. Revise the names of the musical notes we have been learning in the treble clef and also the names of the musical symbols that we have been learning in class.

Listen to as much music as you can and sing as much as you are able.

Have fun!

G4 Homework 16 - 23 April

Dear Students

REVIEW TEST: Revise for your review test 23 April. Make sure you know the value of 1, 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8 notes and the names of the musical symbols we have learned this year. You will also be expected to remember the names of the musical notation in both treble and bass clefs and be able to use both notation and rhythms to create your own music. So BE PREPARED!

RECORDERS; You should all on Book II now. If you are not, then you have homework to do. Those who have graduated to Book II, well done! You don't have any homework! Don't forget to clean your recorders every time you use it.

Have fun!

Grade 5 Homework 12 - 21 April

Dear Students

REVIEW TEST
Revise for your review test 21 April. Make sure you know the value of 1, 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8 notes and the names of the musical symbols we have learned this year. You will also be expected to remember the names of the musical notation in both treble and bass clefs and be able to use both notation and rhythms to create your own music. So BE PREPARED!

RECORDERS; You should all be on Book II now. If you are not, then you have homework to do. Those who have graduated to Book II, well done! You don't have any homework! Don't forget to clean your recorders every time you use it.

Have fun!

G3P Homework 12 - 19 April

Dear Students,

Test: Revise for your review test on the 22 April. Make sure you remember what the symbols are called; the names of the musical notation that you are learning and the time value of whole, 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8 notes.

Recorders: everyone should now be on Indian Warrior. You will be learning a new note that uses the right hand. See if you can play the first two stanzas of the song.

For those of you who have already done Indian Warrior, keep on practicing the pieces that you are playing. Remember, we need to finish Book 1 before the end of the term.

Don't forget to clean your recorders after each time you play the instrument and remember to bring the instrument to school on Mondays. Have fun!

Grade 3D Homework 15 - 22 April

Dear Students,

Test: Revise for your review test . Make sure you remember what the symbols are called; the names of the musical notation that you are learning and the time value of whole, 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8 notes.

Recorders: Everyone should now be on Indian Warrior. You will be learning a new note that uses the right hand. Practice the little exercise that I gave you to do and see if you can play the first two stanzas of the song.

For those of you who have already done Indian Warrior, keep on practicing the pieces that you are playing. Remember, we need to finish Book 1 before the end of the term.

Don't forget to clean your recorders after each time you play the instrument and remember to bring the instrument to school on Thursdays.

Have fun!

Choir and Guitar Groups

Dear students,

The schedule for the CHOIR is as follow:
G3-5 : Every Tuesday between 11:55 - 12:20
G1-2: Every Wednesday between 12:20 - 12:45

Guitar Group
Every Friday between 11:55 - 12:20

Have fun!
Mrs. W Forster

Links to Choir Songs

GRADES 1-5

Dream Big
by Ryan Shupe and the Rubber Band
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcTDDLavowM

We are the World by Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmT5iiX5Ghs

BY GRADES:

G5: Love Story by Taylor Swift
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R3OmeklAiM

G4: Reach for the Stars by S Club 7:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SxSnjL3nZ0

G3: You Belong With Me by Taylor Swift:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lobE-PEqRc

Lyrics and Links to Songs for the Choir

WE ARE THE WORLD by Michael Jackson
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmT5iiX5Ghs


There comes a time when we hear a certain call
When the world must come together as one
There are people dying
And it's time to lend a hand to life
The greatest gift of all

We can't go on pretending day by day
That someone, somewhere will soon make a change
We are all a part of the earth’s great big family
And the truth, you know,Love is all we need

[Chorus:]
We are the world, we are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let’s start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
Its true we'll make a better day
Just you and me

Send them your heart so they'll know that someone cares
And their lives will be stronger and free
As we’re a part of this great big family,
So we all must lend a helping hand

[Chorus:]

When you're down and out, there seems no hope at all
But if you just believe there's no way we can fall
Let us realize that a change can only come
When we stand together as one

[Chorus:]

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DREAM BIG
(Ryan Shupe & The Rubberband)
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcTDDLavowM

When you cry be sure to dry your eyes
'Cause better days are sure to come
And when you smile be sure to smile wide
Don't let them know that they have won
And when you walk, walk with pride
Don't show the hurt inside
Because the pain will soon be gone

[Chorus:]
And when you dream, dream big
As big as the ocean blue
'Cause when you dream it might come true
When you dream, dream big

When you laugh be sure to laugh out loud
'Cause it will carry all your cares away
And when you see, see the beauty all around and in yourself
And it'll help you feel okay
And when you pray, pray for strength
To help you carry on
When the troubles come your way

[Chorus:]

When you laugh be sure to laugh out loud
'Cause it will carry all your cares away
And when you see, see the beauty all around and in yourself
And it'll help you feel okay
And when you pray, pray for strength
To help you carry on
When the troubles come your way

[Chorus:]

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LOVE STORY by Taylor Swift
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R3OmeklAiM


We were both young, when I first saw you.
I close my eyes and the flashback starts–
I’m standing there, on a balcony in summer air.
See the lights; see the party, the ball gowns.
See you make your way through the crowd–
And say hello, little did I know…
That you were Romeo, you were throwing pebbles–
And my daddy said “Stay away from Juliet”–
And I was crying on the staircase–begging you "please don't go"
…And I said....Romeo take me, somewhere we can be alone.
I'll be waiting; all there’s left to do is run.
You’ll be the prince and I’ll be the princess.
It’s a love story, baby just say yes.
So I sneak out to the garden to see you.
We keep quiet, 'cause we're dead if they knew–
So close your eyes…escape this town for a little while.
Oh, ......Cause you were Romeo – I was a scarlet letter,
And my daddy said, “Stay away from Juliet” –
But you were everything to me–
I was begging you, "please don't go"–And I said…
Romeo take me, somewhere we can be alone.
I’ll be waiting; all there’s left to do is run.
You’ll be the prince and I’ll be the princess.
It’s a love story, baby, just say yes–
Romeo save me, they’re tryin' to tell me how to feel.
This love is difficult, but it’s real.
Don’t be afraid, we’ll make it out of this mess.
It’s a love story, baby, just say yes.
Oh, Ohhh.I got tired of waiting.
Wonderin' if you were ever coming around.
My faith in you was fading
When I met you on the outskirts of town.
And I said…Romeo save me, I’ve been feelin' so alone.
I keep waiting, for you but you never come.
Is this in my head, I don't know what to think–
He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring and said…
Marry me Juliet, you'll never have to be alone.
I love you, and that’s all I really know.
I talked to your dad , you'll pick out a white dress
It’s a love story, baby just say…yes.Oh.....
We were both young when I first saw you.

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YOU BELONG WITH ME by Taylor Swift
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lobE-PEqRc

You're on the phone
With your girlfriend
She's upset
She's going off about
Something that you said
She doesn't get your humor
Like I do
I'm in my room
It's a typical tuesday night
I'm listening to the kind of music
She doesn't like
She'll never know your story
Like I do
But she wears short skirts
I wear t-shirts
She's cheer captain
And I'm on the bleachers
Dreaming about the day
When you wake up and find
That what you're looking for
Has been here the whole time
If you could see
That i'm the one
Who understands you
Been here all along
So why can't you
See you belong with me
You belong with me.
Walking the streets
With you and your worn out jeans
I can't help thinking
This is how it ought to be
Laughing on a park bench
Thinking to myself
Hey, isn't this easy?
And you've got a smile
That could light up this whole town
I haven't seen it in awhile
Since she brought you down
You say you're fine
I know you better than that
Hey whatchu doing
With a girl like that
She wears high heels
I wear sneakers
She's cheer captain
I'm on the bleachers
Dreaming about the day
When you wake up and find
That what you're looking for
Has been here the whole time
If you could see
That i'm the one
Who understands you
Been here all along
So why can't you
See you belong with me
Standing by and
Waiting at your backdoor
All this time
How could you not know
BabyYou belong with me
You belong with me.

Oh, I remember
You driving to my house
In the middle of the night
I'm the one who makes you laugh
When you know you're about to cry
And I know your favorite songs
And you tell me about your dreams
Think I know where you belong
Think I know it's with me
Can't you see
That i'm the one
Who understands
Been here all along
So why can't you see?
You belong with me.
Have you ever thought
Just maybe
You belong with me?
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REACH FOR THE STARS by S Club 7
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SxSnjL3nZ0

When the world leaves you feeling blue,
You can count on me,
I will be there for you.When it seems all your hopes and dreams,
Are a million miles away,
I will reassure you.We've got to all stick together,
Good friends are there for each other,
Never ever forget that
I've got you and you got me, so...
Reach for the stars,
Climb every mountain higher.
Reach for the stars,
Follow your heart's desire,
Reach for the stars,

And when that rainbow's shining over you,
That's when your dreams will all come true.Don't believe in all that you've been told,
The sky's the limit you can reach your goals.
No one knows just what the future holds,
There ain't nothing you can't be,
There's a whole world at your feet.
I said reach!
Climb every mountain
Reach! Reach for the moon,
Reach! Follow that rainbow,
And your dreams will all come true.Reach for the stars,
Climb every mountain higher.
Reach for the stars,
Follow your heart's desire,
Reach for the stars,
And when that rainbow's shining over you,
That's when your dreams will all come true.
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FIREFLIES

You would not believe your eyes
If ten million Fireflies
Lit up the world as I fell asleep
Cause they fill the open air
And leave teardrops everywhere
You'd think me rude, but I
Would just stand and stare.

I'd like to make myself believe
That planet Earth turns slowly.
It's hard to say that I'd
Rather stay awake when I'm asleep,
Cause everything is never as it seems.

Cause I'd get a thousand hugs
From ten thousand lightening bugs
As they tried to teach me how to dance.
A foxtrot above my head,
A sock-hop beneath my bed,
The disco ball is just hanging by a thread.

I'd like to make myself believe
That planet Earth turns slowly.
It's hard to say that I'd
Rather stay awake when I'm asleep,
Cause everything is never as it seems.
(When I fall asleep.)
Leave my door open just a crack.

(Please take me away from here.)
Cause I feel like such an insomniac.
(Please take me away from here.)
Why do I tire of counting sheep'
(Please take me away from here.)
When I'm far too tired to fall asleep
To ten million fireflies.

I'm weird, cause I hate goodbyes
I got misty eyes as they said farewell.
But I'll know where several are
If my dreams get real bizarre
Cause I saved a few,
And I keep them in a jar.
I'd like to make myself believe
That planet Earth turns slowly.
It's hard to say that I'd
Rather stay awake when I'm asleep,
Cause everything is never as it seems.
(When I fall asleep.)

I'd like to make myself believe
That planet Earth turns slowly.
It's hard to say that I'd
Rather stay awake when I'm asleep
Because my dreams are bursting at the seams

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO3gg2cVfxg

Musical Games for Fun

Dear Students

Here are some fun games for you to try out at home:

Boomthang
http://funschool.kaboose.com/fun-blaster/back-to-school/games/game_boomthang.html

Art and Music Games for Kids
http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/art_and_music_games.html

Fun and Games from Classics for Kids
http://www.classicsforkids.com/games/

Greta’s Game Station
http://games.pppst.com/music.html

Have fun!