Students,
Normally I don't post news on this blog, but this is really important. Listen to why the Ukrainian people fighting.
Mr. Kozak
Sustainability, environmental stewardship, creativity, preschool, kindergarten, primary, and middle school music ideas for your classroom and school.
Thursday, February 20, 2014
February 20 - Music 6-1 Lesson Plan
Here is the lesson plan for MUSIC 6-1 at 8:30 for February 20, 2014:
Students will begin their listening research, looking for appropriate Earth Day music. Students should find songs that sing about the Earth, the environment, nature, recycling, etc. Keep a record in your Music Journals regarding:
- the artist’s name
- the song title
- the specific theme of the song
- the lyrics to each song
- a short explanation of what Earth Day is
If students find ten songs, they may continue their theory study at http://www.musictheory.net/lessons
Start at the top (THE BASICS) with The Staff, Clefs, and Ledger Lines, and work down the page. Go through the lessons at your own pace.
Students will begin their listening research, looking for appropriate Earth Day music. Students should find songs that sing about the Earth, the environment, nature, recycling, etc. Keep a record in your Music Journals regarding:
- the artist’s name
- the song title
- the specific theme of the song
- the lyrics to each song
- a short explanation of what Earth Day is
If students find ten songs, they may continue their theory study at http://www.musictheory.net/lessons
Start at the top (THE BASICS) with The Staff, Clefs, and Ledger Lines, and work down the page. Go through the lessons at your own pace.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
guitar strumming
Grade 8 Students,
Upload your guitar song here, making sure to demonstrate:
- an even, constant, sure, beat
- at least three different chords
- smooth chord progressions
I recommend E, D, and A.
Once you've uploaded your video, in your Music Journal, write about:
- what chords you used
- what meter your song was in, and
- what difficulties yoou had
Smile for the camera!
Mr. Kozak
Upload your guitar song here, making sure to demonstrate:
- an even, constant, sure, beat
- at least three different chords
- smooth chord progressions
I recommend E, D, and A.
Once you've uploaded your video, in your Music Journal, write about:
- what chords you used
- what meter your song was in, and
- what difficulties yoou had
Smile for the camera!
Mr. Kozak
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Robert Johnson - Cross Road Blues
Grade 7 Students,
Mr. Kozak
Using PhotoBooth, record a 30-second video explaining the Robert Johnson song Cross Road Blues.
Title it (your name) "Jim - Cross Road Blues".Mr. Kozak
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Ostinato
Students,
An ostinato is a repeated rhythmic pattern. One pattern is fine, but when you combine two or more together, it gets interesting - and people like interesting rhythms, not boring, predictable rhythms.
We can write percussion ostinatos on music paper just like any other instrument - with a few exceptions. For example, most drums don't have notes. They are called unpitched instruments (a pitch is a note).
Here is a sample of how musicians would write their rhythms:
We can do this with software, online webpages, or with pencil and paper.
Useful for writing ostinato patterns is the repeat symbol that goes at the end of the line:
An ostinato is a repeated rhythmic pattern. One pattern is fine, but when you combine two or more together, it gets interesting - and people like interesting rhythms, not boring, predictable rhythms.
We can write percussion ostinatos on music paper just like any other instrument - with a few exceptions. For example, most drums don't have notes. They are called unpitched instruments (a pitch is a note).
Here is a sample of how musicians would write their rhythms:
We can do this with software, online webpages, or with pencil and paper.
Useful for writing ostinato patterns is the repeat symbol that goes at the end of the line:
Best of luck writing your ostinatos!
Mr. Kozak
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Grade 8 Music equipment list
Grade 8 Theme and Variations Unit
Four Chord song - equipment list
keyboard
keyboard stand
AC adaptor
guitar lead
electric guitar
guitar lead/cable
electric drums
headphones
electric bass
drumsticks
JamHub
mono-to-stereo adaptor
eighth inch headphone adaptor
tuner
pick
extension chord
headphone splitter
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Monday, February 3, 2014
African dance tutorials
Grade 6,
In StudyWiz, watch 5 videos in the African Dance Tutorial Video gallery.
You will do a peer assessment.
In StudyWiz, watch 5 videos in the African Dance Tutorial Video gallery.
You will do a peer assessment.
Give them a mark out of 100 based on:
1) Amount of detail in the instruction
2) Professional-quality production (transitions, titles, timing, volume levels, etc.)
3) Overall artistic quality
AND…
Write two sentences about why you gave the mark.
Mr. Kozak
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