Friday, February 22, 2013

Alla Marcia - Part 2 Practice Speed

And here is part two, again slower than we will play it in concert. Really pay attention to those rests!

Alla Marcia - Part 1 Practice Speed

Hi Recorder Ensemble Members -- as promised here is the first part of Alla Marcia that we will be playing in our concert next Friday. I've slowed it down so that you can learn to play it very precisely.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Making Melody from Rhythm - Fourth Grade Week 8 Tutorial



Hello again fourth graders -- for those of you who are ready for it here is a tutorial that explains how I want you to turn you rhythm into melody.

I am also reposting an online piano keyboard which will help you hear the melodies you are creating.  Click on:

Piano

Good luck!

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Figuring out our Rhythm - Fourth Grade Week 7 Tutorial



Hey fourth graders -- a number of you seems a little confused about how to figure out the rhythm and meter of your songs.  Hopefully this short video will clarify this weeks homework.  You can watch as many times as you need to.  And feel free to leave a comment or a question.