Read the rhythms and the letter names for “I Am Getting Such a Headache”. Sing the song in unison, doubling the speed after each repetition. There is a “fill” in the accompaniment between repetitions. Later, divide the class into three groups and sing it in three parts - a slow group, a medium group (twice the speed), and a fast group (twice the speed of group two).

Add a second part by singing the song twice as fast. When you shorten the note values like this, it is called diminution. Try adding a third part by singing the song half the speed. When you lengthen the note values like this, it is called augmentation.

Cup your left hand under your chin. When you get to the word “switch”, switch hands and cup your right hand under your chin. Switch back at the end of the song.

Creative Ideas: Invite the temple blocks player to improvise for eight beats between the repetitions of the song.

Sing the song "Haida".

Dynamics Tell us if Music is Loud or Soft.

Watch the video to learn about dynamics.

Download and complete the Dynamics Worksheet from supporting resources,

OR - write the dynamics words out on a piece of paper, write what the symbol is, and then tell what it means.

Complete the pop quiz.
Explore other dynamics pop quizzes as time permits.

Watch the March of the Dwarfs Video Map.

Can you hear the A B A form of the piece?

What dynamics do you hear as you listen?

Optional: Download and complete the March of the Dwarfs dynamics worksheet from supporting resources.

Watch the orchestral performance of March of the Dwarfs. (The performance ends at 3:37)

What instruments do you see? Take a piece of paper and write the names of some of the instruments you see.

Do you play recorder? Or piano?

If you do, you could try playing the B theme on the recorder or the piano.

(Note: To make it easier to play it's in the Key of C, so you can't play with the recording.)