Recorders
Want to know which days in March, April, and May to have your recorder at school? See the 4th and 5th grade music schedule!
Use the video, attached files below, and this website.
Fixing squeaks and shrieks:
1) Use less/slower/warmer air, aimed downward.
2) Make sure the pads of the fingers and thumb are covering the entire hole.
3) If you can’t see where the air leak is, squeeze a little deeper into the holes.
Want to know which days in March, April, and May to have your recorder at school? See the 4th and 5th grade music schedule!
Use the video, attached files below, and this website.
Fixing squeaks and shrieks:
1) Use less/slower/warmer air, aimed downward.
2) Make sure the pads of the fingers and thumb are covering the entire hole.
3) If you can’t see where the air leak is, squeeze a little deeper into the holes.
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How to Read Pitches and Rhythms
See these PowerPoints or check out other Technology Based Resources below!
See these PowerPoints or check out other Technology Based Resources below!
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Singing Pitches
See the online resources below and use the picture on the right as a resource.
You Tube Video to practice Vocal Pitch Matching and Solfege Hand Signs
A website that helps you learn to match pitch with your voice using your computer and a microphone or headset with microphone.
See the online resources below and use the picture on the right as a resource.
You Tube Video to practice Vocal Pitch Matching and Solfege Hand Signs
A website that helps you learn to match pitch with your voice using your computer and a microphone or headset with microphone.
Private Lessons, Performing Ensembles, and Music Stores
View or download the attached Excel document (Music Lessons, Ensembles, and Stores) below. The first page is sorted by type of instrument or ensemble. The second page is sorted by location. The final page is a list of instrument and music vendors in the area who sell and rent instruments and sheet music. If you have a favorite music teacher, camp or ensemble that is not on the list, please send me the contact information and I will add it to the list!
The Minnesota Music Teachers Association (MMTA) has a fantastic website with lots of resources for parents, including:
Choosing a Teacher
Helping Your Child Succeed in Music Study
Music Study for Children with Special Needs
Staying Well and Preventing Injury
Your Instrument and the Care of It
Good Websites for Children
https://www.mnmusicteachers.com/parent-resources
Here is a link to an online piano lesson program that you can do at home!
http://www.pianomarvel.com/
Articles to help you choose which instrument to play and when:
Helping Your Child Choose the Right Instrument, by Dr. Robert A. Cutietta
http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/music-arts/helping-your-child-choose-the-right-instrument/
Choosing An Instrument For Your Child, by Paula Penna
http://musicmakersacademy.com/2010/09/choosing-an-instrument-for-your-child/
Choose the Perfect Instrument for Your Child by analyzing Temperament, Physique, Intelligence, Initial Expense and Transport. Posted by Sue
http://www.musicinpractice.com/2011/choose-the-perfect-instrument-for-your-childs-music-practic/
When to Start Music Lessons: My Child Loves Music – So What Should I Do? An Age-by-Age Guide to the Best Start in Music Education, by Cherylann Bellavia
http://www.childrensmusicworkshop.com/resources/articles/whentostart/
View or download the attached Excel document (Music Lessons, Ensembles, and Stores) below. The first page is sorted by type of instrument or ensemble. The second page is sorted by location. The final page is a list of instrument and music vendors in the area who sell and rent instruments and sheet music. If you have a favorite music teacher, camp or ensemble that is not on the list, please send me the contact information and I will add it to the list!
The Minnesota Music Teachers Association (MMTA) has a fantastic website with lots of resources for parents, including:
Choosing a Teacher
Helping Your Child Succeed in Music Study
Music Study for Children with Special Needs
Staying Well and Preventing Injury
Your Instrument and the Care of It
Good Websites for Children
https://www.mnmusicteachers.com/parent-resources
Here is a link to an online piano lesson program that you can do at home!
http://www.pianomarvel.com/
Articles to help you choose which instrument to play and when:
Helping Your Child Choose the Right Instrument, by Dr. Robert A. Cutietta
http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/music-arts/helping-your-child-choose-the-right-instrument/
Choosing An Instrument For Your Child, by Paula Penna
http://musicmakersacademy.com/2010/09/choosing-an-instrument-for-your-child/
Choose the Perfect Instrument for Your Child by analyzing Temperament, Physique, Intelligence, Initial Expense and Transport. Posted by Sue
http://www.musicinpractice.com/2011/choose-the-perfect-instrument-for-your-childs-music-practic/
When to Start Music Lessons: My Child Loves Music – So What Should I Do? An Age-by-Age Guide to the Best Start in Music Education, by Cherylann Bellavia
http://www.childrensmusicworkshop.com/resources/articles/whentostart/
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Online Resources
Learning about instruments and music history:
Learning about music theory:
Practicing instrumental skills:
Learning about instruments and music history:
- Instruments of the orchestra and their sounds (Boston Symphony Orchestra Kids Page) http://www.bso.org/kids
- Classical music and instrument videos and games: http://www.sphinxkids.org
- A History of African American Music: http://www.carnegiehall.org/honor/history
- Mix your own Jazz Combo: http://www.folkways.si.edu/jazz/mixer.aspx
- Review Jazz History with this timeline: http://www.folkways.si.edu/jazz/timeline.aspx
- Learning to Listen series on MPR: http://www.classicalmpr.org/program/learning-to-listen
- An interactive history of country music from 1960 to the present: http://countrymusichalloffame.org/singmebackhome
- A guide to Latin American Music: http://musicadelpueblo.org/
- Instruments of the Orchestra:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/schools/4_11/music/mm/flash/orchestra_factfiles.swf
Learning about music theory:
- Download apps for iphone to learn music theory and other music skills: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/note-squish/id381536270?mt=8
- Lots of fun games to practice your music knowledge and skills: http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_quizzes/music_quizzes.htm
- Music Learning Community:
http://www.musiclearningcommunity.com/Free%20Game%20Pages/FREEMusicDarts1Practice.htm - Reading Rhythms and a game: http://trainer.thetamusic.com/en/content/rhythm-patterns
Practicing instrumental skills:
- Download apps to practice recorder and other instruments! http://www.atplaymusic.com/
- Play familiar songs or compose your own on a virtual piano! http://www.virtualpiano.net