This week in music we learned about melodies in music, how to draw pictures that corresponds with music, continued to learn how to play the recorder, learned not values and names, and learned musical symbols.
Learning how to draw pictures that corresponds with music is a great way to help younger children learn the words and notes to the song. We learned how to place pictures on the staff in higher and lower positions to indicate that the music goes up and down in pitch. Also, by making the pictures smaller and larger this indicates that the notes are different values in length.
We also learned the value of notes and what each note was called. Ex: Whole note, half note, quarter note, eighth note, and sixteenth note. We also learned about the treble clef (G clef).
On Friday, we continued to advance our skills on the recorder by making our own melodies to Think of A Fly by using the notes B, A, and G.
We learned the concept of drawing pictures that correlated with music by actually drawing them out on paper. By doing this, I was able to have a better understanding than if it was just lectured to me.
By having hands-on practice with the recorder helped me be more engaged in class and further advanced my skills.
When learning about the different note names and values, we interacted as an entire class instead of just being taught in a lecture.
By constantly interacting in class, it helps me learn new concepts and ideas quickly.
It is so important for elementary school teachers to learn note values, melodies, and note names because you can integrate music into daily teaching. Also, by learning how to draw pictures with music, this will help younger children visualize what is going on in the song and as a result, they will be able to grasp the material.
Young children will take the musical songs and skills that they are taught at an early age and be able to apply them later in life. Children can make up their own pictures that go with a particular song/lesson that they learn in class, and as a result it will help children visualize the material and will help them learn better. They will also be able to recognize note names and values and be able to sing to a melody. Music is involved in everyone’s daily life. By having children start learning at a young age, this will greatly benefit them in the long run.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
MUSC 373 Journal 2
This week is Music, we learned about steady beats and rhythm. We learned how to create a rhyme that had four beats. We also learned how to use the hand drum and rhythmic sticks to tap to our beats. Also, we learned the basics on how to play the recorder. Some of the notes included B, A, and G.
In class, we learned by actively participating in class. We were able to sing along and use the hand drum and rhythmic sticks. The information was also presented visually on the blackboard which helped many people figure out the steady beats and the rhythmic beats. Also, when we were learning how to play the recorder, we got to have hands on interaction right away. We immediately got to play and finger the new notes.
I think that it was very important to learn these concepts because they can be incorporated into the elementary classroom. Not only can you use these skills in music, but in reading, math, social studies, and more! Having students learn rhymes, rhythms, and instruments, will help them remember information that they are taught in the classroom.
I think that it is very important for children to learn these skills and concepts at a young age, because they will be able to take these skills and apply them throughout the rest of their lives. By having children become familiar with these concepts at an early age, music and rhythm will come easier to them as they continue to advance their music abilities. They can create rhymes to remember information in various classes and will in turn help them on homework, quizzes, and tests.
Ten children songs that I am familiar with are:
1 Mary Had A Little Lamb
2 Baby Bumble Bee
3 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
4 Starlight, Starbright
5 Old MacDonald
6 Oh Suzanna!
7 Three Blind Mice
8 Wheels on the Bus
9 Humpty Dumpty
10 Hokey Pokey
In class, we learned by actively participating in class. We were able to sing along and use the hand drum and rhythmic sticks. The information was also presented visually on the blackboard which helped many people figure out the steady beats and the rhythmic beats. Also, when we were learning how to play the recorder, we got to have hands on interaction right away. We immediately got to play and finger the new notes.
I think that it was very important to learn these concepts because they can be incorporated into the elementary classroom. Not only can you use these skills in music, but in reading, math, social studies, and more! Having students learn rhymes, rhythms, and instruments, will help them remember information that they are taught in the classroom.
I think that it is very important for children to learn these skills and concepts at a young age, because they will be able to take these skills and apply them throughout the rest of their lives. By having children become familiar with these concepts at an early age, music and rhythm will come easier to them as they continue to advance their music abilities. They can create rhymes to remember information in various classes and will in turn help them on homework, quizzes, and tests.
Ten children songs that I am familiar with are:
1 Mary Had A Little Lamb
2 Baby Bumble Bee
3 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
4 Starlight, Starbright
5 Old MacDonald
6 Oh Suzanna!
7 Three Blind Mice
8 Wheels on the Bus
9 Humpty Dumpty
10 Hokey Pokey
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Sunday, January 18, 2009
MUSC 373 Journal 1
Journal 1
My name is Ellen Potnick. I have been involved with music since I can remember. When I was really young, my mom would have to play music for me to fall asleep during nap and at night time.
I started playing the piano when I was six years old and played for 11 years. I also played the clarinet for six years.
During middle school, I participated in band and chorus and also sang in my church choir. In 7th grade, I played a part in a musical at school.
During my freshman year of high school, I participated in symphonic band and also played in the marching band. Throughout my sophomore through senior year of high school, I played the piano for church services. During this time, I also accompanied the children’s choir every Sunday. This was a very awesome and rewarding experience. During my junior and senior year, I taught piano lessons. I absolutely loved doing this. From the time I started teaching to the time that I had to leave for college, I saw a tremendous improvement in my students.
Even though I do not take private lessons for piano, I really miss it. Right now I am too busy to juggle school, my sorority, and playing the piano. However, I still love music. I listen to my ipod as much as I can. I love Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood, the Fray, Coldplay, Britney Spears, and pretty much anything! Also, anytime I drive in my car, I have to listen to music. Music plays a very important role in my life.
I think the activities that we do in class are very interesting. I love how everyone participates in class and that we are up and moving around the room. It is such a nice break from the boring lectures! I really like how you sing each morning to get the class warmed up. The activity on Wed, Jan. 14 was an excellent way to learn student’s names. This allows students to have the attention focused on him/her and they are then able to announce their name to the class. It is very important to children that the teacher and their classmates know their name. They are proud to announce their name to the class, and when people know their name, they are very happy! By singing clever rhymes, students are able to remember information easier.
Overall, I am very excited to be in this class and so far it has been an excellent experience.
My name is Ellen Potnick. I have been involved with music since I can remember. When I was really young, my mom would have to play music for me to fall asleep during nap and at night time.
I started playing the piano when I was six years old and played for 11 years. I also played the clarinet for six years.
During middle school, I participated in band and chorus and also sang in my church choir. In 7th grade, I played a part in a musical at school.
During my freshman year of high school, I participated in symphonic band and also played in the marching band. Throughout my sophomore through senior year of high school, I played the piano for church services. During this time, I also accompanied the children’s choir every Sunday. This was a very awesome and rewarding experience. During my junior and senior year, I taught piano lessons. I absolutely loved doing this. From the time I started teaching to the time that I had to leave for college, I saw a tremendous improvement in my students.
Even though I do not take private lessons for piano, I really miss it. Right now I am too busy to juggle school, my sorority, and playing the piano. However, I still love music. I listen to my ipod as much as I can. I love Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood, the Fray, Coldplay, Britney Spears, and pretty much anything! Also, anytime I drive in my car, I have to listen to music. Music plays a very important role in my life.
I think the activities that we do in class are very interesting. I love how everyone participates in class and that we are up and moving around the room. It is such a nice break from the boring lectures! I really like how you sing each morning to get the class warmed up. The activity on Wed, Jan. 14 was an excellent way to learn student’s names. This allows students to have the attention focused on him/her and they are then able to announce their name to the class. It is very important to children that the teacher and their classmates know their name. They are proud to announce their name to the class, and when people know their name, they are very happy! By singing clever rhymes, students are able to remember information easier.
Overall, I am very excited to be in this class and so far it has been an excellent experience.
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