MUSC 373 Journal 7

This week in music we went over presentations and songs and reviewed for the test. To review for my test, I printed out the study guide and answered all of the questions using the text book and the readings online. Once all of the questions were answered, I continued to look over the completed study guide and readings. The most difficult part in studying for this test was memorizing the solfege hand gestures. I was very confident with note names, values, and other music terms.

This semester we have covered a lot of material.

The first week, we wrote a journal that described our musical experiences and abilities. We then learned how to create a rhyme using four beats per measure:

My-Name-Is-Ellen
I-Love-To-Snowboard
Flying-Down-The-Mountain
It-Is-So-Exciting

We presented this rhyme to the class while one of our classmates kept the steady beat. Next, we presented this rhyme again to the class and we tapped the rhythmic pattern of the rhyme.

The second week we learned about steady beats and rhythm. We also learned how to use the hand drum and rhythmic sticks to tap to our beats. Also, we learned how to play the recorder and learned the notes B, A, and G.

The third week we learned how to draw pictures that corresponded with music. We learned how to place the pictures on the staff in higher and lower positions to indicate that the music goes up and down in pitch. We also learned to make the pictures larger and smaller indicating that the notes have different values. This week we also learned about melodies in music and learned more about the recorder. We also learned musical symbols, note names, and note values.

The fourth week, we learned how to write a lesson plan and also learned songs that could also include dancing! We also learned new songs and notes on the recorder (B, A, G, and C).

The fifth week, we wrote our first lesson plan, and learned a new note, D, on the recorder. We also learned new musical concepts.

The sixth week, everyone presented their lesson plans to the class. We all had a turn to teach and participate in the lessons. It was awesome to see everyone’s creative ideas and teaching styles!

Last week, the seventh week, we briefly went over songs that were taught in people’s lesson presentations and also reviewed for the test! On Friday, we took the test.

Looking back on how much we have accomplished so far and being able to go back to previous journals and reflect is very beneficial. It helps me remember everything that I have done and learned. I am looking forward to all the new concepts that I will be learning next semester!