Piano note reading worksheets are a valuable resource for beginner piano students who are looking to improve their recognition and understanding of musical notes on the staff. These worksheets provide a structured and organized approach to practicing note reading skills, allowing students to focus on individual notes and gradually build their ability to identify them quickly and accurately. By using these worksheets, students can develop a solid foundation in note reading, which is essential for progressing in their piano studies.
This free printable “I Spy” music-themed picture activity features guitars, harps, keyboards, drums, saxophones, and more. Have your child count each item and record the count below the picture…
Class Jobs: Key Player Tidy Up Team Door Monitor Speedy Safety Substitute Descriptions are on the papers. I use my laminator to laminate and then label each job with a dot to show who will be doing the job that sticks to the white board.
This worksheet is great for introducing the names of musical instruments. I like to give it to my students to see how many they already know (often it's more than they think!) before discussing the correct answers. Another good option is to put all the instrument names on sticky notes and post them around the room for the students to find. - ESL worksheets
The Elements of Music posters are useful for both teachers and students of music. These are based on the Australian Curriculum. They are helpful to students when creating music and responding to music. There is a Year 5/6 version and a simpler Year 3/4 version.In my classroom, I print A4 copies for ...
Use our free printable music activity as a boredom buster with kids stuck at home or as a fun part of music education in a classroom.
If you're starting centers in elementary music class, then you may need some ideas. These are my favorite rhythm centers for general music!
Coming up with engaging games for a middle school classroom can be daunting. They are at an age where they want to be independent, yet need some hand holding. They start the “I’m too cool for school” attitude and it can be intimidating at times when you introduce a new game or project - immediately the eye rolling takes over and you are stuck with questioning yourself. I’m here to tell you, I’VE BEEN THERE! MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT MY AWESOME MUSIC GAMES THAT REQUIRE NO MATERIALS AND THE KIDS LOVE
Learing good breathing exercises for sinign can take your ability to the next level. Learn to breathe right to sing better.
I saw an example on pinterest but could not find the file and wanted to create my own version of these posters. This set includes kindergarten through fifth grade. It includes pitch, rhythm, world skills, performance skills, listening skills, and vocabulary. I used my poster maker at school and prin...
Finally! The Taxonomy of my Music is complete! While I’m working on my Digital Art assignments I enjoy watching my favorite TV shows. I bring this up to help you get a sense for how long it t…
Sometimes your brain is just overloaded, and you can't process any more information. And by sometimes I mean music teachers in December. For those days when you don't have any more space left in your brain to think, here are some lesson ideas that require very little mental energy (but are still fun and educationally valuable). 1. Winter Play-Along by Mr. Henry's Music World OK yes this is a video and yes there are a million play-along videos out there but this one has rapping, singing, steady beat body percussion, movement breaks, and rhythm notation reading (quarter, eighth, and half notes and quarter rests). You might think it would be too corny for the older grades but I have found my students loved it, even up to 4th grade, when I used this last year. Have students do the song/ rap the first time with the body percussion/ motions, then repeat it and have them sing/ rap as well! The song is guaranteed to get stuck in your head too. 2. Instrument Merry Go Round This is one of my favorite lesson activities to use when I know it will be difficult for students to focus, I know they need a mental break, or we need something to get us back on a positive track after some negative class periods. The best part is you can easily throw in some practice with multiple concepts depending on what you're working on at the time! Have students sit in a circle and get out one instrument for each person (or let them pick one themselves). Have the instruments sitting on the floor in front of them but tell them not to touch them until you tell them. Show them a gesture to cue them to pick up their instrument quietly without playing it, then tell them to play when your hands are open and stop when you close your fists. Then gesture for them to put the instrument down, and scoot one spot around the circle to the next instrument, and repeat. Once they get the hang of it you should be able to keep them moving around pretty quickly without anyone saying a word. You can add in some concept review by doing different gestures to have them play at different dynamic levels or speeds, or tell them to echo the rhythms you clap, or call out groupings of instruments (pitched, unpitched, shakers, woods, etc) or names of specific instruments and only those instruments play. This works with truly any age group, from preschool to adult. 3. Animal Music Composition Play a couple of examples from Carnival of the Animals and discuss how the music conjures the image of the animal: what instrument timbre, pitch and rhythm elements, and expressive qualities match the animal? Then tell students to either individually or in small groups create a song about an animal using instrument sounds. That's it. Those are the parameters. At the end of class, have students play their composition and ask the class to guess the animal. For older students, have them identify the musical elements they used to try to convey the image of their chosen animal. What do you do to keep things going when your brain is fried? This time of year can be overwhelming, for teachers and for students!
These Music themed bulletin board ideas and activities will create a vibrant, engaging, and musical start to the school year for elementary students, fostering a love for music and creativity in the classroom.
Looking for engaging, musical games to play with your students? Here are a few of my favorite games and activities for elementary music classes, children's choirs, and elementary group classes.
Back to school means it's time to set up your elementary music classroom-- but what do you do? Make it simple with these tips!
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Bring music to life in your classroom with this engaging "Music & Movement" resource designed to introduce your students to the fundamental elements of music! This comprehensive resource is perfect for elementary school music teachers looking to provide their students with a strong foundation in musical concepts. The poster features six essential musical terms, each accompanied by a clear definition and a relatable example to help students grasp the concepts easily. The terms covered in this resource include: 1. Tempo: the speed of the music (slow vs. fast) 2. Steady Beat: the steady pulse of the music (like a heartbeat) 3. Rhythm: the sound pattern of a song's words or syllables (like drums or percussion) 4. Dynamics: how LOUD or quiet the music is (loud vs. soft) 5. Pitch: tells us if the notes are high or low (high pitch vs. low pitch) 6. Melody: a sequence of notes (like in "Row, Row, Row Your Boat") The poster also features an inspiring quote by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, reminding students of the incredible power of music: "Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything." This resource is designed to be visually appealing and easy to understand, making it an excellent addition to any music classroom or bulletin board. By introducing these fundamental concepts, you'll be setting your students up for success as they continue their musical journey. Included in this resource: - A visually engaging poster featuring six essential musical terms, definitions, and examples - An inspiring quote about the power of music to spark students' imagination and creativity - A PDF file that can be printed in various sizes to suit your classroom's needs Help your students develop a love and appreciation for music with this must-have "Music & Movement" resource!
Class Openers for Elementary Music. Organized Chaos. Fun ways to establish a routine for the beginning of each elementary general music class as a warm-up and allow student leadership as well.
...enhanced learning through tactile means. Here are a few of the most frequently used music manipulatives in my elementary classroom...
Kindergarten students love using instruments! Here are 5 tried and true rhythm activities to get your little ones engaged in music class.
Music theory worksheets are valuable tools for individuals who are learning or studying music. These worksheets provide structured exercises that focus specifically on note values. With a range of activities and exercises tailored to different skill levels, music theory worksheets help students grasp the concept of note values and their significance in creating rhythm and melodic patterns. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced musician, these worksheets are designed to enhance your understanding of note values and improve your musical performance.
The elements of music can be seen as being the building blocks of music. Without them, music (of any style/age) would not exist because sound itself would
Get some help with the difficult older students by using these 10 music activities for middle school with your students right away. [DETAILS]
My middle schoolers LOVE games. When I started teaching, I thought that middle schoolers might be too advanced for games, but I was wrong! My oldest students beg me for game days all the time. Here are some games that are great for older students! Music Trivia My students LOVE playing music trivia. I often
Discover the Elements of Music and their meanings so you can improve your music appreciation skills as a musician, performer and composer.
My middle schoolers LOVE games. When I started teaching, I thought that middle schoolers might be too advanced for games, but I was wrong! My oldest students beg me for game days all the time. Here are some games that are great for older students! Music Trivia My students LOVE playing music trivia. I often