Elementary Music Virtual Learning Statement:
Through remote learning, the general music team is committed to helping students continue creating, performing, responding, and connecting to music as aligned to state and national standards. The elementary music specialists will encourage growth through the elements of rhythm, melody/pitch, movement, and creativity across all grade levels. We will continue to encourage our students to develop their love and life-long enjoyment of the arts during this unprecedented time.
1st Grade Music
What will I learn this year?
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Beat Vs. Rhythm
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Fast and Slow Tempos
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Call and Response Songs
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Matching Pitch
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Loud and Quiet Sounds
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Quarter Notes
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Paired Eighth Notes
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Quarter Rests
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Four Beat Phrases
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Sol, La, Mi
E-Learning Resources
1st Grade Music and Movement
1st Grade Music and Movement
Read Along Rhythms Level1- Quarter Note and Quarter Rest
Rhythm Clap Along: Level 1 ~ Quarter Notes & Quarter Rests
Give It A Rest - MusicK8.com Musical Concept Video
Yoruba Numbers Song:
- Yoruba is a language spoken by people in southwestern Nigeria and Benin. Try counting along from 1-10!
1= ikan
2=meji
3=meta
4= merin
5= marun
6= mefa
7= meje
8= mejo
9= mesan
10= mewa
Twi Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes:
- The Twi language is spoken by people in Ghana.
-Click to listen to the song, "Me Ti M'Abati". This is similar to the English song "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes".
-Try doing the motions along with the song!
Me Ti= My Head
M'abati= My Shoulders
Me Kotodwe= My Knees
Me Nansoaa= My Toes
Music Resources June 8-12
This week, let's explore the music of Italy!
Directions: Watch the introductory videos about the music of the Italy! Then, pick 2-3 of the activities to complete.
Learning Goal: Students will be able to listen and respond to the music of Italy.
Hello from Mrs. Murphy
- Press play to hear a little message from me!
Introduction to Italy!
- Press play on the video to learn a little about Italy!
Choose 2-3 of the following activities to complete!
Listening
- Press play to listen to "Italy Tour Bus".
- Feel free to keep a beat on your lap as you listen!
- What are a few facts you learned about Italy?
What do those words mean?
"Ciao"= Hello/Goodbye
"O Sole Mio"= My Sunshine
"Buonissimo"= Very Good
"Perfecto"= Perfect!
Folk Song:
- Click the video to listen to "Tiritomba", a traditional folk song from Naples, Italy!
-This song is about trying to make all your dreams come true with the "magical" sound of the nonsense phrase Tiritomba.
-After listening a couple of times, use the sheet music below to try and learn to sing the first verse!
Rhythm:
- Clap out the rhythm to the folk song "Tiritomba"!
-First, clap out the rhythm of the words. Second, clap out the rhythm syllables. Third, clap out the rhythm counts.
-Use the audio clips below to help you.
Movement:
- Click the video to watch the tutorial for the dance that goes along with "Tiritomba".
-Try to dance along!
Opera Started in Italy!:
-Opera originated in Italy at the end of the 16th century (with Jacopo Peri's mostly lost Dafne, produced in Florence in 1598) and soon spread through the rest of Europe:
The Barber of Seville:
- One extremely famous opera from Italy is called "Il Barbiere Di Siviglia", or in English, "The Barber of Seville".
-This comedic opera is by a famous Italian composer named Gioachino Rossini, who wrote a total of 39 operas!
-Click to watch this short synopsis of the opera!
Rabbit of Seville:
-This opera is so famous, the music has been used in countless movies and cartoons! "The Rabbit of Seville" is a great example, where Looney Tunes used the Overture (opening music) from The Barber of Seville for a Bug's Bunny Cartoon.
Press play to listen to "The Rabbit of Seville".
-Have you ever heard this piece before? Do you remember where?
-What do you think of this music?
-What is the tempo of this music (speed)?
Abc's in Italian:
-Watch this video to hear the ABC's song in Italian!
-Do you notice any differences or similarities between the Italian ABC's and the English ABC's?
Folk Song:
-Click play to listen to the Italian Folk Song "Fa La Ninna". This song is a lullaby!
-Try to keep a steady beat while you listen to the song.
-Click to download the Fa La Ninna Coloring Sheet that goes with this activity.
Numbers Song:
-Learn to count from 1-10 in Italian with this fun song!
1= uno (oo-no)
2= due (doo-ay)
3= tre (tray)
4= quattro (quah-tro)
5= cinque (ch-ink-way)
6= sei (say-ee)
7= sette (set-ay)
8= otto (oh-toh)
9= nove (no-vay)
10= dieci (dee-ay-chee)
Italian Lyrics:
Fa la ninna, fa la nanna
Nella braccia della mamma
Fa la ninna bel bambin
Fa la nanna bambin bel
Fa la ninna, fa la nanna
Nella braccia della mamma
English Translation:
Go to sleep, go to sleep
In the arms of your mother,
Go to sleep, lovely child,
Go to sleepy, child so lovely.
Go to sleep, go to sleepy
In the arms of your mother.
Check in with Mrs. Murphy
Email me or post on Seesaw (on the music page) and tell me about what you learned about the music of Italy this week! You can even send me a picture or a video clip of you interacting with the materials! Email me at MurphyC@issaquah.wednet.edu or log into your Seesaw account.
Music Resources June 15-19
This week, let's explore the music of West Africa!
Directions: Watch the introductory videos about the music of the West Africa! Then, pick 2-3 of the activities to complete.
Learning Goal: Students will be able to listen and respond to the music of West Africa.
Hello from Mrs. Murphy
- Press play to hear a little message from me!
Introduction to West Africa!
- Press play on the video to learn a little about West Africa!
Choose 2-3 of the following activities to complete!
Folk Song:
- Click the video to listen to "Funga Alafia", a traditional folk song from Nigeria!
-This song is in Yoruba, which is a language spoken in Nigeria and Benin.
-After listening a couple of times, try to sing along with the song!
Yoruba Words:
Funga Alafia
Ashay, Ashay
English Words:
Hello, Peace
We Welcome You
Rhythm:
- Clap out the rhythm to the folk song "Funga Alafia"!
-First, clap out the rhythm of the words. Second, clap out the rhythm syllables.
The Dundun:
- A Dundun, also known as doundoun or djun-djun, is a generic name for a family of West African drums.
-Click to listen to an example of the Dundun.
Creating:
Learn to make a Dundun!
A Dundun is a closed double-headed cylindrical wooden drum with a laced membrane. The dundun is usually found in a set of three. We are going to make mini dunduns! Watch the video to see how it's done!
Gather your Supplies:
-Tin cans of any size (small can like from beans, or larger cans like coffee)
-Balloons
-Rubber Bands
-Decoration materials
-Un-sharpened pencils, or something else to use as drum sticks
Procedure:
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Cut a balloon to fit over the top of the can.
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Use a rubber band to hold the balloon in place.
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If you don’t have a balloon, just use the plastic top of the can and move to step 4
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1. Cut your paper to fit the can.
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Glue the paper and wait for it to dry.
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Use crayon, markers, or paint to decorate your can.
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Play your drum with the eraser end of your un-sharpened pencils!
Shekere:
- The shekere is a West African percussion instrument that has a dried gourd with beads woven into a net covering.
-Press play to listen to an example of the Shekere.
-Download the coloring sheet that accompanies this activity!
Movement:
- "Jin-go-lo-ba" (or "Jingo") is a song by Nigerian percussionist Babatun de Olatunji, featured on his album Drums of Passion. In Yoruba, it means "Do not worry."
-"Jin-go-lo-ba" comes from an African tribe called the Igbo tribe. It was originally a dance that celebrated the day Nigeria became independent in 1960. This dance is performed with native headdress and feather skirts.
-Press play to try and dance along to this modern take on "Jin-go-lo-ba"
Check in with Mrs. Murphy
Email me or post on Seesaw (on the music page) and tell me about what you learned about the music of West Africa this week! You can even send me a picture or a video clip of you interacting with the materials! Email me at MurphyC@issaquah.wednet.edu or log into your Seesaw account.
Music Resources June 1-5
This week, let's explore the music of China!
Directions: Watch the introductory videos about the music of the China! Then, pick 2-3 of the activities to complete.
Learning Goal: Students will be able to listen and respond to the music of China.
Hello from Mrs. Murphy
- Press play to hear a little message from me!
Introduction to China!
- Press play on the video to learn a little about China!
Choose 2-3 of the following activities to complete!
Listening
- Press play to listen to "China: A Musical Tour".
- Keep a beat on your lap as you listen!
- What are a few facts you learned about China from this song?
Instrument Example:
- Click the video to listen to an example of the Erhu, a traditional Chinese instrument.
- Click the link to download the Erhu Coloring Sheet for this activity.
- Does the Erhu remind you of any instruments you've seen before? How is it similar or different?
Traditional Lullaby:
- Click the video to listen to "Zi Zhu Diao", known in English as "Purple Bamboo Melody"
-The notes for this song are from the pentatonic scale, also called the five tone scale.
-Try singing this five tone scale in both English and Chinese.
Creating:
Learn to make a Bo Lang Gu!
Bo Lang Gu is a two-sided drum with small beads or pellets attached to it's sides. When the drum is played, the beads/pellets bounce off both sides and create a unique sound.
Gather your Supplies:
- 2 paper plates
-1 cardboard paper towel roll
-tape
-string, ribbon, or twine
-2 beads
-decoration materials!
Procedure:
- Place your two paper plated "back-to-back". Apply a few staples or some glue to hold them in place.
-Press the top part of the cardboard tube inside the paper plates where you want the handle to be. Secure the cardboard tube to the paper plates using staples or glue.
-Add the pellets. Make two holes (one on the right side and one on the left side) halfway up the paper plates using a hole punch or have an adult help you.
-Knot a bead onto a small piece of string, twine or ribbon.Tie one to each side. The length of the string allows the beads to ounce back and forth to create the sound on the drum.
Reflection:
-This song is a lullaby. Why do you think it is a lullaby?
-What are other lullabies you know?
- Is the tempo of the song fast or slow?
- Is the sound of the lullaby high or low?
-Is the song smooth (legato) or bouncy (staccato)?
Purple Bamboo Flute:
- The instrument in the lullaby is called the Xiao, or in English, Purple Bamboo Flute!
It is made of what is called purple bamboo! It's not really quite purple, so I don't know the origin of the name. It seems purple bamboo is the most common material to make this instrument.
Folk Song:
- Press play listen to "Zhao Pengyou", a traditional Mandarin folk song.
-"Zhao Pengyou" translates to Looking for a Friend.
Clap the Rhythm:
- Try clapping out the rhythms on your own.Try to clap the rhythm syllables.
-Press play on the audio clips below for assistance.
Sing the Song:
- Try singing the first verse of the song (music shown here). Press play on the audio clip below to hear the beginning sung slowly.
Pronunciation:
zhao= j-ah-oo
a=ah
pengyou= payng-yoh
dao= dah-oo
yi= yee
gehao= guh-ha-oo
jing= ching
ge= guh
li= lee
wo= woo
shou= shuh
ni= nee
shi= shee
de= duh
hao= ha-oo
Movement:
- Press play to watch "Tui Zhi Ge", and to try and dance along!.
-"Tui Zhi Ge" is an example of a modern Chinese pop song.
Check in with Mrs. Murphy
Email me or post on Seesaw (on the music page) and tell me about what you learned about the music of China this week! You can even send me a picture or a video clip of you interacting with the materials! Email me at MurphyC@issaquah.wednet.edu or log into your Seesaw account.
Music Resources May 26-29
This week, let's explore the music of Canada!
Directions: Watch the introductory videos about the music of the Canada! Then, pick 2-3 of the activities to complete.
Learning Goal: Students will be able to listen and respond to the music of Canada.
Hello from Mrs. Murphy
- Press play to hear a little message from me!
Introduction to Canada!
- Press play on the video to learn a little about Canada!
Choose 2-3 of the following activities to complete!
Listening
- Press play to listen to "Canada Song: Learn Facts About Canada the Musical Way".
- Try to keep a beat on your lap as you listen!
-What are a couple of things you learned about Canada through this song?
Clap Out the Rhythms:
-Try clapping out some of the fun names of places from "The Rock"!
-Click on the audio clip to listen to the rhythms.
Folk Song:
- Listen to the Canadian folk song "I'se the B'y".
- This lively dance ditty has always been one of Newfoundland’s favorite sea songs.
- Click to download the coloring sheet that goes with this song!
Silly Words!
- What are some of the silly words you heard in this song? Can you guess what some of them mean based on the context?
What is Newfoundland?
-The "I'se the B'y" song is from Newfoundland. Newfoundland is often called "The Rock". It is a province with unique, sometimes silly, place names.
Folk Song:
- Press play listen to "Land of the Silver Birch", a traditional Canadian folk song. -"Land of the Silver Birch" is a traditional Canadian folk song that is sometimes sung to keep time while canoeing, and sometimes sung at campfires in a round.
Rhythms of Canada Composition:
- Click to download the Canada Composition Worksheet. Use the words you learned above, or other suggested rhythms, to create a four beat composition. (Don't forget! One box equals ONE beat! Use the rhythm box examples to help guide you.)
English and French:
- Canada is an officially bilingual country, with two official languages: French and English.
- In Quebec, Canada, the main language spoken by the population is French, not English.
Listening:
- Listen to this Counting Song! The first video is in English, and the second video is in French.
-See if you can try to count along!
-Do you know any other songs that use words from more than one language?
Sing the Song:
- Try singing the first verse of the song (music shown here). Press play on the audio clip below to hear the beginning sung slowly.
Movement:
- Press play to watch "Love Me", a song by Justin Bieber and try to dance along!
- Did you know many famous pop stars are from Canada? Justin Bieber is from Ontario, Canada!
Check in with Mrs. Murphy
Email me or post on Seesaw (on the music page) and tell me about what you learned about the music of Canada this week! You can even send me a picture or a video clip of you interacting with the materials! Email me at MurphyC@issaquah.wednet.edu or log into your Seesaw account.
Music Resources May 18-22
This week, let's explore the music of India!
Directions: Watch the introductory videos about the music of the India! Then, pick 2-3 of the activities to complete.
Learning Goal: Students will be able to listen and respond to the music of India.
Hello from Mrs. Murphy
- Press play to hear a little message from me!
Introduction to India!
- Press play on the video to learn a little about India!
Choose 2-3 of the following activities to complete!
Listening
- Press play to listen to "India: A Musical Tour".
- Feel free to keep a beat on your lap as you listen!
-What facts about India did you learn through this song?
Reflection:
- The sitar is a string instrument. Are there any instruments you know of that remind you of the sitar?
- The tabla is a pair of percussion instruments. Are there any instruments you know of that remind you of the tabla?
Instruments:
- Click the videos to hear an example of the Sitar and Tabla. These are both in the same video!
- The sitar is a plucked string instrument.
- The tabla is a percussion instrument that has two small drums.
- Click to download the Sitar Coloring Sheet or the Tabla Coloring Sheet for this assignment.
Rhythm:
- Press play to listen to "Pahan Chunariya". This song is an example of a Raga from India.
- A raga is an example of classical music in India.
The pattern stays the same!
- While listening to the drums behind the singing, you will notice that the rhythm pattern stays the same the entire time.
Music Vocabulary:
Ostinato- a repeating rhythm pattern.
Music Vocabulary:
Accent- a louder attack on a note. It is shown with an accent mark, which looks like a small "greater than" sign.
Try It!:
- After listening to the song, try to clap out the rhythm pattern for the tabla drums in "Pahan Chunariya".
-Click the audio clip to hear the correct rhythm.
Singing:
- Sargam is the Indian versioin of solfege. The tone Sa is the same as Do in solfège.
Try this Solfege Warmup:
- Press play to hear this solfege warmup and try to sing along!
Dancing!
- Press play see an example of Bhaṅgṛā dance. Try to dance along!
-Bhaṅgṛā is a traditional dance from India.
Try this Sargam Warmup:
- Press play to hear this sargam warmup and try to sing along!
Dancing Continued!
- Press play see an example of Bollywood dance.Try to dance along!
-Bollywood is the Indian Hindi-language film industry. Bollywood dance is the dance-form used in the Indian films. You will see different dance styles mixed together!
Learn to Say Hello:
- Press play to listen to the video and to learn how people say "Hello" in India. There are many ways to say "Hello" in India! In this song, the four ways are Namaste, As-salaam alaikum, Vanakkam, and Sat sri akaal.
Same and Different:
- Press play to watch two videos.
-The first is a video of the Indian children's song “Oru kodam thanni”.
-The second is a video of the English children's song "London Bridge".
-Both videos show the game that goes with the songs being played.
-What do you notice that is the same about both songs/games?
-What do you notice that is different about both songs/games?
Check in with Mrs. Murphy
Email me or post on Seesaw (on the music page) and tell me about what you learned about the music of India this week! You can even send me a picture or a video clip of you interacting with the materials! Email me at MurphyC@issaquah.wednet.edu or log into your Seesaw account.
Music Resources May 11-15
This week, let's explore the music of Germany!
Directions: Watch the introductory videos about the music of Germany! Then, pick 2-3 of the activities to complete.
Learning Goal: Students will be able to listen and respond to the music of Germany.
Hello from Mrs. Murphy
- Press play to hear a little message from me!
Introduction to Germany!
- Press play on the video to learn a little about Germany!
Choose 2-3 of the following activities to complete!
Listening:
- Click the video to listen to the German folk song, "Kuckuck, Kuckuck".
- Kuckuck is the sound equivalent to Cuckoo in English.
- Keep a steady beat as you listen to the song.
Rhythm:
- After listening to the above video, try to clap out the beginning rhythm for "Kuckuck, Kuckuck".
-Click the audio clip to hear the correct rhythm.
Solfege:
- After practicing the rhythm for "Kuckuck, Kuckuck", try singing the beginning notes using solfege!
- Click the audio clip to hear the correct solfege sung.
Reflection:
"Kuckuck, Kuckuck" is a German children's song.
Questions to think about:
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Do you know any children's songs from America? Which ones?
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Why do you think you learn children's songs (in music or at home)?
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Do you think all cultures have songs for children? Why or why not?
Music Vocabulary:
Staccato- In music, a staccato is a small dot under a note. In the solfege example, you can see this in the first and second measure. Staccato means to play or sing the note short and detached.
Featured Instrument:
- Press play to listen to an example of the Accordion! This instrument was invented in Germany in 1822, but is now used around the world!
- What do you notice about the accordion? Do you notice any features you have seen in other instruments?
- Click to download the Accordion Coloring Page that goes along with this video.
Listening:
- Press play to listen to an example of another German folk song, "Summ, Summ, Summ"!
- Keep a steady beat as you listen to the song.
- After listening, try to guess what "Summ" means based on the song you listened to!
- Click here to see if you guessed correctly!
Same and Different
- Listen to these two examples of Children's songs. The first is "Alle Vogel", a German children's song, and the second is "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star", an American children's song.
- Do you notice anything similar about the two songs? Look at the sheet music for the second phrase! (highlighted in the sheet music below)
Same and Different Continued:
- After looking at both phrases, you may have noticed they have the same sequence of notes!
- Do you notice anything else that is the same about the two songs?
- Do you notice anything that is different about the two songs?
Check in with Mrs. Murphy
Email me and tell me about what you learned about the music of Germany this week! You can even send me a picture or a video clip of you interacting with the materials! Email me at MurphyC@issaquah.wednet.edu!
Music Resources May 4-8
This week, let's explore the music of the Philippines!
Directions: Watch the introductory videos about the music of the Philippines! Then, pick 2-3 of the activities to complete.
Learning Goal: Students will be able to listen and respond to the music of the Philippines.
Hello from Mrs. Murphy
- Press play to hear a little message from me!
Introduction to the Philippines!
- Press play on the video to learn a little about the Philippines!
Choose 2-3 of the following activities to complete!
Responding and Connecting:
- Click the video to listen to the Filipino folk song, "Paa Tuhod Balikat Ulo".
- Then listen to the English song "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes" (you can sing along!).
- What do you notice is the same or different for both songs?
Movement:
- Try to do the motions along with each video!
Singing:
- After listening to the above videos, try to sing the song "Paa Tuhod Balikat Ulo" in Tagalog (the Filipino language of this song).
- If the Tagalog is too difficult, don't worry! Try the English translation words!
- Click the audio clips to hear the words spoken or sung slowly before singing with the full video above!
Listening:
- Click the video to listen to the Filipino folk song, "Tong, Tong, Tong, Tong".
- Keep a steady beat as you listen.
- Click to download the Coloring Sheet that goes with this activity!
- You can fill out the Coloring Sheet by Printing, or opening in the Paint program!
Rhythm Reading
1. Chant the words for "Tong, Tong, Tong, Tong".
2. This time, clap the the way the words go (rhythm!).
3. Now, clap the rhythm while saying the rhythm syllables.
Responding and Connecting:
- Click the video to listen to the Filipino Alphabet Song, "A-Ba-Ka-Da".
- Then listen to the English Alphabet Song "ABC's" (you can sing along if you know it!).
- What do you notice is the same or different for the letters or the songs of both languages?
More Moving:
- Learn some beginnner steps to the Tinilking dance!
As the best known and most popular dance of the Phillipines, Tinikling is the country's national dance.
In Tinikling, there are two bamboo poles on the ground that dancers hop in and out of. In the videos, those are represented by tape.
Step 1- Hop in, in, out out and repeat.
Step 2- Hop in, in, right, right, in, in, left, left and repeat.
Try doing these movements with real Tinikling music!
Listening and Observing:
- Click the video to watch an example of the Filipino folk dance, Tinikling.
- Keep a steady beat as you listen.
- This is a harder version of the dance tutorial above.
- What are some of the things you notice about this style of dance?
Check in with Mrs. Murphy
Email me and tell me about what you learned about the music of the Philippines this week! You can even send me a picture or a video clip of you interacting with the materials! Email me at MurphyC@issaquah.wednet.edu!
Music Resources April 27-May 1
This week, let's explore the music of New Zealand!
Directions: Watch the introductory videos about the music of New Zealand! Then, pick 2-3 of the activities to complete.
Learning Goal: Students will be able to listen and respond to the music of New Zealand.
Hello from Mrs. Murphy
- Press play to hear a little message from me!
Introduction to New Zealand!
- Press play on the video to learn a little about New Zealand!
Choose 2-3 of the following activities to complete!
Listening:
-In Māori mythology, taniwha are beings that live in deep pools in rivers, dark caves, or in the sea.
Click the video to listen to the song "I Saw a Taniwha".
- Click the link to download the Listening Worksheet for this activity.
- Listen to the music and draw a picture of what the music makes you think of. You could even draw what you think a Taniwha might look like!
- You can print the worksheet, or fill it out in the Paint program.
Creating:
Learn to make Maori Sticks
Maori sticks are used in the rhythmic stick dance called Tititorea.
Gather your Supplies:
- There are many different ways to make these sticks. Ideas: Rolled up paper/newspaper/magazine, empty paper towel rolls, PVC pipe pieces.
- Get decoration materials. Ideas: duct tape, colored paper, paint, etc.
Procedure:
- Create a pair of Maori sticks using whichever of the above materials you choose.
- Decorate if you can!
- Use your Tititorea sticks to play a rhythm!
Singing:
- Learn this traditional Maori song, "E Papa Waiari". Press play on the first video and sing it through a few times until you are familiar with the words and lyrics. Try to keep a steady beat on your lap while learning the song.
Moving:
- Look at the choreographhy for "E Papa Waiari"!
- The video has great instructions so you can dance along.
Playing:
- Watch the video to learn the rhythms for the "E Papa Waiari" stick game.
- After practicing, try to play the rhythm of the stick game along with the video.
- You can even use your homemade Tititorea sticks!
Easy Version: If the stick rhythms are too hard, try to keep the steady beat!
E Papa Waiari Stick Game Pattern:
- Pattern 1: Hit floor to your sides, then together 2x
- Pattern 2: Hit floor to your sides, then together, then w/partner (or pretend partner) alternating with R then L
More Listening:
- Press play to watch this Maori song about the colors of the rainbow.
- The colors are sung in English, and in Maori.
- While you listen, try to keep a steady beat on your lap.
- Challenge: After you listen a few times, try saying or singing some of the words in the Maori language.
Rhythm Practice
1. Clap out the rhythm of the words for this phrase.
2. This time, clap the rhythm while saying the rhythm syllables.
Check in with Mrs. Murphy
Email me and tell me about what you learned about the music of New Zealand this week! You can even send me a picture or a video clip of you interacting with the materials! Email me at MurphyC@issaquah.wednet.edu!
Music Resources April 20-24
This week, let's explore the music of Ireland!
Directions: Watch the introductory videos about the music of Ireland! Then, pick 2-3 of the activities to complete.
Learning Goal: Students will be able to listen and respond to the music of Ireland.
Introduction to Ireland!
- Press play on the video to learn a little about Ireland!
Introduction to Irish Music!
- Press play on the video to learn a little about the Music of Ireland, narrated by me!
Choose 2-3 of the following activities to complete!
Listening:
- Press play on the video to listen to a traditional Irish themed song by the Wiggles called Irish Stew.
-Watch the video to see the Irish Step Dancing that goes with this song!
-Keep a steady beat while you watch and listen.
Creating:
Learn to make a Bodhran
The bodhrán (pronounced “bow-ron”) is a traditional Celtic drum in Ireland. It is played with a small wooden stick called a “tipper”.
Gather your Supplies:
- Used pie tin or recycled take-out containers (circular containers with press-on tops.
- Decorative supplies
- Tape
- Two unused pencils or plastic spoons
Procedure:
- Tape your two spoons or two pencils together to make your "tipper".
- Turn your pie tin upside down, so you can use the bottom as your "drum".
- Decorate if you can!
- Use your "tipper" to play on your drum!
Practice:
- Watch the demonstration video for how to play your bodhran!
- Have fun!
Performing:
- Chant the words of the Shamrock Poem.
- Now, chant the poem and clap the way the words go (rhythm).
- This time, clap the rhythm while saying "ta" and "titi".
Clap this poem out for someone in your family!
Shamrock Poem
Moving:
- Watch the song, The Irish Meadow, and try to dance along to this traditional Irish Tune!
Responding:
- Listen to the traditional Irish Folk Song, "Danny Boy".
- Click to download the Listening Glyph Coloring Page.
- Print and color as you listen based on what you hear. If you can't print, consider opening the pdf in the Paint program and doing it on the computer!
Check in with Mrs. Murphy
Email me and tell me about what you learned about Irish music this week! You can even send me a picture or a video clip of you interacting with the materials! Email me at MurphyC@issaquah.wednet.edu!
Music Resources April 6-10
This week, let's explore the music of Japan!
Introduction to Japan!
- Press play on the video to learn a little about Japan!
Sakura's Cherry Blossom
Sakura's Cherry Blossom is a book by Robert Paul Weston and Misa Saburi. Listen to this Read Aloud of the Children's Book before we learn the traditional Japanese song, "Sakura"!
Sakura- Traditional Japanese Folk Song
- Listen to this recording of the traditional Japanese folk song, "Sakura". After you have listen a couple of times, try to sing along!
Sakura Japanese Lyrics
Sakura, sakura
Ya-yo-I-no so-ra-wa
Mi-wa-ta-su ka-gi-ri
Ka-su-mi-ka ku-mo-ka
Ni-o-i-zo i-zu-ru
I-za-ya
I-za-ya
Mi—ni—
Yu-ka-n
Ka-su-mi-ka ku-mo-ka
Ni-o-i-zo i-zu-ru
I-za-ya
I-za-ya
Mi—ni—
Yu-ka-n
Sakura English Lyrics
Cherry Blossoms,
Oh Cherry Blossoms
Cherry blossoms, oh cherry blossoms
In the spring sky
As far as eyes can see
Is it fog or is it a cloud?
The scent!
Now
Right now
Let’s go and see
Is it fog or is it a cloud?
The scent!
Now
Right now
Let’s go and see
PBS Kidsongs Episode:
Watch this fun PBS episode about World Music! The song, "Sakura" is featured in this episode, along with many other songs from different places around the world!
Japanese Counting Song
- Learn to count to 10 in Japanese with this fun song!
Oishii, Oishii Dance Along
Here is a fun Japanese pop song to dance along to!
Check in with Mrs. Murphy
I'd love to hear from you! You can email me at MurphyC@issaquah.wednet.edu!
Music Resources March 30- April 3
This week, let's explore the music of Latin America!
Introduction to Latin America!
- Press play on the video to learn a little about Latin America!
What is a Guiro?
- A guiro, also sometimes called a “fish” is an instrument from Latin America that makes noise when a stick scrapes the ridges.
- Press play on the video to hear the sound of the guiro!
Homemade Guiro
- Recycled water bottles with ridges make excellent homemade guiros. You can use sharpies or stickers for decorating the outside and any materials such as beads, seeds, glitter, salt, un-popped popcorn, or even decorative ribbon for filling up the inside. Chopsticks or un-sharpened pencils make great guiro scrapers.
Play Along!
- Use your home-made guiro (or any other instrument) to play along with this song from Puerto Rico!
Guiro Coloring Page
Click here to download a coloring page for the guiro!
Dance Along Video!
Click play to dance along to the "Macarena", a modern Latin American dance song!
Check in with Mrs. Murphy
I'd love to see your coloring pages, videos of you with your home-made guiros, or even a recording of you playing along with El Coqui! You can email me at MurphyC@issaquah.wednet.edu!
Music Resources March 23-27
The Jazz Fly Read Aloud and Optional Music Activities
- Press play on the Jazz Fly Read Aloud video, watch, and enjoy!
- Choose one of the accompanying activities if you want!
Old MacDonald Jazz Exploration Activity
- Press play on the Jazz MacDonald Video!
- Press play on the Old MacDonald Video!
- What do you notice is different about Jazz MacDonald and the traditional Old MacDonald?
- Did you notice anything similar about Jazz MacDonald and the Jazz Fly?
Ella Queen of Jazz Read Aloud Activity
- Press play on Ella Queen of Jazz Read Aloud video, watch, and enjoy!
- What were some fun facts you learned about Ella?
- Why was she so important?
- How can you use music in a positive way in your life?
