How to help students learn about an Orchestra

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 the names of instruments on the the students desks, or affix name stickers to individual students. Allow students to be different instruments on different days. Have a class discussion

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Learning about the Clarinet in music class

Teaching about the clarinet? here are a a few ideas for you. These are just a few ideas for music lesson planning available at the fun music company. A simple single reed instrument can easily be made in the classroom Gather the following pieces of paper and plastic combs, about 5cm x 5cm (two inches

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Three practical ways to teach Music Theory

At its core, Music Theory is the study of the written manuscript. It is the knowledge of the symbols that make up written music, and the ability to effectively turn them into sounds. An knowledge of music theory really helps people who play music, rather than making them play better, it helps them communicate better

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Learn about the Orchestra in Music Class

Learning about a Symphony Orchestra in Music Class? Here are a few ideas to use Arrange the students seats as if they were an orchestra. Place instrument name cards on the appropriate desks, or Give Students name stickers to wear. Allow students to be different instruments on different days. Have a class discussion about the

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Teaching about the Flute and Piccolo in the classroom

Here are a few lesson planning ideas for teaching students about the flute and piccolo Hi-Lo Game: Play or sing a variety of melodic intervals, both ascending and descending. Ask students to discern which note comes first, the high note or the low note, by describing the interval as flute-piccolo (low-high) or piccolo-flute (high-low). This

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A music lesson about the conductor

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

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An Orchestral Lesson Plan

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

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Students Learning about The Conductor of an Orchestra

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

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A Lesson Plan All About the Orchestra

Here are a few ideas for lesson planning a lesson all about a Symphony Orchestra You can arrange the classroom like an orchestra.  Place the names of instruments on the the students desks, or affix name stickers to individual students.  Allow students to be different instruments on different days. Discuss different types of musical groups

2010-03-04T01:00:27+00:00By |2 Comments
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