4/14 Terrific Tuesday PreK - 1st Grade Music Lesson

Happy Tuesday boys and girls!

I'm glad you're joining me today because I have another video and song about my dog Tonka. It's not as funny as the last video because my cat Mo didn't bother me this time. You should have an instrument for this lesson. You can refer to my post on March 30 titled "Coming Soon" for ideas for homemade instruments. Use some creativity and as always, have fun!

Remember to leave a comment below and make sure your name appears somewhere in your comment!

4/13 Let's Get Moving Monday!

I hope you all had a nice Easter. Here is a video of some members of my family singing "Days of Elijah." One of my sisters is playing piano and singing, my other sister is singing and my brother-in-law is playing guitar and singing. The drummer is a friend. Enjoy!

And since today is Monday, here is another fun video to move to!

Have a great day and don't forget to comment!

4/10 Fabulous Friday 2nd & 3rd Grade Music Lesson

Happy Good Friday boys and girls!

Here is a video I made for you to explain what "form" is. You're going to need 3 different instruments to play along with this song. Look around and see what you can find. You can look at my post on March 30 for some ideas. I also give you some ideas in this video. Hope you enjoy!

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4/9 Thoughtful Thursday

Sing along with me and pray for the safety and health of our nation. Click the link below:

If We All Said a Prayer

Here's a video I found of a family singing "You Are My All in All." Sing along if you want, or just listen.

Did you enjoy this video? Remember to comment below!

4/8 Wonderful Wednesday 4th & 5th grade Recorder Lesson

Hi 4th and 5th graders!

Thank you to those of you who are commenting on my blog. The only ones I've heard from so far is: Maddy, Zac and Lindsey. Remember, you need to comment on two blogs a week to get a passing grade for music class!

Today's lesson is going to simply be this: practice your recorder! Review a few songs that you've already passed and practice the next song you're on. Starting next week I will post a video of me helping you learn a new song that's not in the Recorder Karate packet. I'm sharing a link with you of the recorded music for each of the 9 Recorder Karate songs. This link contains the same recordings that I have on the CD I use in music class.

Recorder Dojo

1. Click the link above
2. Scroll down to find "Recorder Karate"
3. Click "Practice Online"
4. Your user name is: Karate
5. Your password is: rubric
6. Choose which recording to practice with. The full performance is accompaniment and recorders on the recording. The accompaniments fast and slow are just accompaniments. The concert versions are just 3 of the songs with different and nicer accompaniments.
7. If you save your user name and password, you may be able to avoid steps 4&5 the next time you log in.

Comment below and tell me what songs you practiced on your recorder today and if you played them with the recordings. Try to practice at least 3 songs. If you're able, you can record yourself playing the next song you want to test for. Email me the video (dklemp@stedwardk5.org) and I can let you know if you earned the belt! Happy practicing!

4/7 Terrific Tuesday K & 1st Grade Music Lesson

Here is a video of me singing a song about my dog Tonka. You can watch and sing along!

Don't forget to comment!

4/6 My blog Expectations, Schedule and Today's Assignment

Happy Monday everyone! Please read through my expectations, the schedule and blog assignment.

Expectations:

1. Look at 2 blog posts a week and comment on both. I'd like everyone to pick the day of your grade's lesson plus either Monday or Thursday.
2. Get up and move, sing along, watch and/or listen to the videos.

Blog Schedule:

Monday - Get up and move Monday (This will be for all students 5K-5th grade)

Tuesday - Terrific Tuesday 5K & 1st grade lesson (This will be a short video of me teaching a song.

Anyone can view but it will be geared towards a younger audience. Preschoolers would enjoy these lessons also!)

Wednesday - Wonderful Wednesday 4th and 5th grade recorder lesson (Specifically for 4th and 5th grades.)

Thursday - Thoughtful Thursday - Sing a prayer and do some listening (All students)

Friday - Fabulous Friday 2nd & 3rd grade lesson (Anyone in other grades can view.)

Today's Assignment:

1. Get up and move as you watch the video "Give It Away" (below).
2. Answer the following question: Who are you going to give your love away to today?
3. 2nd - 5th graders -- Answer this question: If you could experience a zero gravity chamber, would you? Why or why not?

Give It Away