1 Find a ball to review rhythms
Play the Ball bouncing rhythms with the video.
In this lesson, you will:
- Play Basketball rhythms
- Review recorder melodies #1-7 on the virtual recorder/xylophone
- Learn recorder melodies #8-10 on the virtual recorder/xylophone
- Improvise and create your own variation on Hot Cross Buns on B, A, G
Alternate Activity: If you have recorders at home, or are allowed to play recorders in-person, continue the Recorder unit.
Supporting Resources
Objectives
- I can read and perform rhythms.
- I can read and perform melodies.
- I can improvise and compose.
Teaching Procedure
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2 Review Recorder Songs 1-7 and learn songs 8-10
play the recorder melody on the virtual xylophone.
In the upper left corner it says "Choose Song".
Select the songs to practice. You should review songs 1-7, and learn to play songs 8-10.
3 Improvise a new variation for Hot Cross Buns
Hot Cross Buns starts: B A G.
One way to create a variation is to change the rhythm.
You might try playing two of each note: BB AA GG
You might try playing two of some of the notes: B AA G
Use the keyboard to try out some variations on Hot Cross Buns.
4 Create a new variation for Hot Cross Buns
Use Level 5 to create a variation on Hot Cross Buns.
Hot Cross Buns starts: B A G.
You might try playing two of each note instead: BB AA GG
You might try playing two of some of the notes: B AA G
5 Write out your variation on Hot Cross Buns
If you don't have a printer, write out your melody using letter names.
If you have a printer, print the composition worksheet, and use it to write out your variation.