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