Music Teachers have a very busy schedule. Possibly music teachers have the busiest life of all teachers, and they don't have time to create the amazing music lesson plans that they should. Of course, many would argue with that statement. Maths, Science and History teachers of course work very hard and no-one would say they
What would happen to an orchestra if the conductor wasn't there - could the musicians cope by themselves? Students will discover in this music lesson. Demonstrate the basic beat patterns. Have students practice the patterns using pencils or drinking straws as temporary batons. You can play a game where you have one student conduct a
At its core, Music Theory is the study of the written manuscript. It is the knowledge of the symbols that make up music scores, and the ability to effectively translate them into music. An knowledge of theory assists people who play music, not because it makes them play better, but because it helps them communicate
This is a few lesson plan ideas that you can use when learning about the Symphony Orchestra You can arrange the classroom like an orchestra. Place instrument name cards on the the students desks, or Give Students name stickers to wear. Allow students to be different instruments on different days. Discuss different types of musical
Here are a few lesson planning ideas for teaching students about the flute and piccolo. This is an excerpt from a music lesson plan from the fun music company on instruments of the orchestra. Hi-Lo Game: Play or sing a variety of melodic intervals, both ascending and descending. Then ask the students to tell you
Here are a few simple classroom games you can play to help your students learn about the cello and double bass in the music classroom. Learning about the parts of the instruments is easy if you play this game: play Pin the Parts on the Cello or or Double Bass (a variation on the classic
Want your students to learn about the string instruments? Here are a few music lesson plan ideas that will get your students inspired about stringed instruments. firstly, compare the sizes of violins and violas with other objects of different sizes Show or speak pairs of objects, and have the students indicate the relative size relationships
Music Teachers have a stressful life. Of all teachers probably music teachers have the biggest load to do on a regular week by week basis. Of course, many would argue with that supposition. Physics, Science and English teachers of course work very hard and no-one would say they don't work extremely hard to bring brilliant
Students often need to learn about that guy at the front of the orchestra who waves his hands. What is he there for? and why on earth does he get paid so much money? You can show the students the basic beat patterns for conducting, and have them practice using pencils or drinking straws as
At its core, Music Theory is the study of the written music notes. It is the understanding of the dots and scribbles that make up written music, and the ability to effectively translate them into sounds. An understanding of theory really helps musicians, not because it makes them play better, but because it helps them