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3rd and 4th Grade Music 1/13/25

Welcome back!
 
This week, students will begin Recorder Karate from where they left off last time.
 
We will review:
- How to hold the recorder
- How to play appropriately (volume and articulation)
- Notes B, A, G, E, and D
 
On Fridays this rotation, they will work on duets. Their goal is to stay the same tempo as their partner, making the song begin and end at the same time.
 
We will also begin Hot Cross Buns Symphony (4 part harmony).

3rd and 4th Music

This week, students will learn classroom routines, expectations, and what they will be doing for the next 4 weeks.
 
Students will learn recorders this year through Recorder Karate. Each student will be assigned their own recorder that will stay at the school. They'll learn about recorder care and technique.
 
I encourage you to purchase a recorder for your student if they desire to play it and practice at home.
 
Here's an option if you're looking for one: https://www.amazon.com/CONJURER-Recorder-Clarinet-Cleaning-Storage/dp/B09YCTHH7H/ref=dp-upsell-widget_d_sccl_2_1/130-5140248-1898503?pd_rd_w=ZrFG3&content-id=amzn1.sym.5dcb673b-4559-4bc0-b338-96e789cec191&pf_rd_p=5dcb673b-4559-4bc0-b338-96e789cec191&pf_rd_r=GFP3M0BAHHZQNRR1SGPQ&pd_rd_wg=BKVZ1&pd_rd_r=e59c1026-c8d7-42b4-b377-a3436a4a0f0c&pd_rd_i=B09YCTHH7H&th=1
 
They will be working at their own pace to read the music, play their recorder with correct technique, and perform a song using correct notes, rhythms, and dynamics.
 
We will also be working on identifying and writing notes of the treble clef.

3rd and 4th Grade Music Week 2

This week is the first full week of Recorder Karate.
 
Students all start at belt one (Hot Cross Buns) and we learn musical concepts like rhythm, notes (B, A, and G), and Tempo (steady beat).
 
Once they feel confident, or they just want one on one help, they will get in line to test for a belt. 
 
Students will test once a week minimum, but are encouraged to test as many times as they can in order to succeed at each belt.

3rd and 4th Grade Music Week 1

Welcome back!
 
This week, students will learn classroom routines, expectations, and what they will be doing for the next 4 weeks.
 
Students will learn recorders this year through Recorder Karate. Each student will be assigned their own recorder that will stay at the school. They'll learn about recorder care and technique.
 
I encourage you to purchase a recorder for your student if they desire to play it and practice at home.
 
Here's an option if you're looking for one: https://www.amazon.com/CONJURER-Recorder-Clarinet-Cleaning-Storage/dp/B09YCTHH7H/ref=dp-upsell-widget_d_sccl_2_1/130-5140248-1898503?pd_rd_w=ZrFG3&content-id=amzn1.sym.5dcb673b-4559-4bc0-b338-96e789cec191&pf_rd_p=5dcb673b-4559-4bc0-b338-96e789cec191&pf_rd_r=GFP3M0BAHHZQNRR1SGPQ&pd_rd_wg=BKVZ1&pd_rd_r=e59c1026-c8d7-42b4-b377-a3436a4a0f0c&pd_rd_i=B09YCTHH7H&th=1
 
They will be working at their own pace to read the music, play their recorder with correct technique, and perform a song using correct notes, rhythms, and dynamics.
 
We will also be working on identifying and writing notes of the treble clef.