Concert PreparationYou are sounding GREAT 3rd graders, I am so excited for our concert! Please continue to practice the entirety of the concert packet. Here is how we will perform each piece: 1. Frere Jacques- 3x total. First time unison, second and third times in a round. 2. Bile 'Em Cabbage Down- 3x total. 1st time melody only. 2nd time option to add harmony. 3rd time option to add improvisation and all basses add slap! 3. Buffalo Gals- 2x. 1st time melody, 2nd time melody or harmony 4. Can Can- 2x, same speed. Option to play harmony instead both times 5. French Folk Song- once 6. Summer Stomp- our combined number with all students grades 3-5! Below are three recordings (thank you Ms. Tandon for making these!) The first is the 3rd grade part only, the second is the full piece with all parts, the third is a slower practice version of the full piece. Use these to practice with, it will be lots of fun to play along with the piano! See you soon! Ms. Davis 
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For Classes Monday 5/8 - Friday 5/12Great work today, 3rd grade!! Today we:
- Reviewed French Folk Song and played the whole thing - Reviewed Buffalo Gals (we were a little rusty with this one- practice it hard!) both melody AND harmony! - Frere Jacques- played it in unison (all together) then in a round. We will play it 3 times total, just like it says on your paper - Summer Stomp: we learned the entire thing (minus rehearsal letter C, practice this one at home!) and listened to a recording. To listen again or play along, CLICK HERE! Students have all received their Spring Concert Packet which includes every song we will be performing at our May 30th concert and explains how we will perform them. For next week: - You should be able to play EVERYTHING in the packet by next week, including Summer Stomp!!! Practice hard! - Label whatever notes you need to in your Concert Packet at home - Can you pass Level 1 of CRANK for next week? Level 2?? Level 3 4 or 5?! Directions for the CRANK game! 1. Use a "metronome" when you practice to help you keep a steady beat (Just Google the word metronome on any device and it will pop up!) 2. Make sure you have practiced Can Can slowly beforehand and that your fingers and bow know where to go. 3. Set the metronome to a speed of 48 (the clicks represent the quarter note). If you can play the entire thing at 48 without making ANY errors, you have passed Level 1 and can CRANK up the speed to Level 2 (see tempo below). Do your best and have fun!! Level 1 = 48 Level 2 = 60 Level 3 = 72 Level 4 = 86 Level 5 = 100 Level 6 = 120 See you next time! Ms. Davis For Classes Monday 5/1 - Friday 5/5 Today we:
Well done, 3rd grade! You are sounding SO GREAT! Today we: - Played the jump rope game, where we played the tricky measures several times to train our fingers where to go. This is a great way to practice at home! We then played the CRANK game (explained below) - Started French Folk song. We sang, plucked, then bowed a little at a time and realized it was basically one big scale pattern- easy! Keep working on this one - Started Summer Stomp. We started at rehearsal letter A (in the box) and played through rehearsal B. It was super easy, and this section repeats many times throughout the piece! Label this piece, only if needed, and practice! - Learned the harmony part for Buffalo Gals. Practice this one at home so it's ready for next week! Students have all received their Spring Concert Packet which includes every song we will be performing at our May 30th concert and explains how we will perform them. For next week: - You should be able to play EVERYTHING in the packet by next week!!! Practice hard! - Label whatever notes you need to in your Concert Packet at home - Can you pass Level 1 of CRANK for next week? Level 2?? Directions for the CRANK game! 1. Use a "metronome" when you practice to help you keep a steady beat (Just Google the word metronome on any device and it will pop up!) 2. Make sure you have practiced Can Can slowly beforehand and that your fingers and bow know where to go. 3. Set the metronome to a speed of 48 (the clicks represent the quarter note). If you can play the entire thing at 48 without making ANY errors, you have passed Level 1 and can CRANK up the speed to Level 2 (see tempo below). I will be very pleased if you can pass Level 1 next week! I will be EXTREMELY IMPRESSED if you can go beyond Level 1! Do your best! Level 1 = 48 Level 2 = 60 Level 3 = 72 Level 4 = 86 Level 5 = 100 Level 6 = 120 Have fun!! :) Ms. Davis For Classes Monday 4/24 - Friday 4/28Nice work 3rd graders, I'm so proud of your progress! Today we:
- Played some bow games and echo patterns, along with the D major scale to warm up - #88 - Frere Jacques. We played the whole thing and discussed what a "round" means. Then, we played it as a round. This is how we will perform it for the concert! - Buffalo Gals- we sang the notes, plucked, then bowed a few lines at a time. Then, we played the whole thing! - Can Can- we played the jump rope game, where we played the tricky measures several times to train our fingers where to go. This is a great way to practice at home! Some classes tried the CRANK game (explained below) - Some classes started French Folk song. Label notes if you need to and practice this one at home! Students have all received their Spring Concert Packet which includes every song we will be performing at our May 30th concert and explains how we will perform them. For next week please: - Label whatever notes you need to in your Concert Packet at home (we will review notes in class, but will not label them during class time) - Frere Jacques, Buffalo Gals, Can Can, French Folk Song all in the packet. Play as much of the Concert Packet as possible! - Can you pass Level 1 of CRANK for next week? BONUS: Can you play the Harmony of Buffalo Gals and Summer Stomp?! These are new, we will review more next week Directions for the CRANK game! 1. Use a "metronome" when you practice to help you keep a steady beat (Just Google the word metronome on any device and it will pop up!) 2. Make sure you have practiced Can Can slowly beforehand and that your fingers and bow know where to go. 3. Set the metronome to a speed of 48 (the clicks represent the quarter note). If you can play the entire thing at 48 without making ANY errors, you have passed Level 1 and can CRANK up the speed to Level 2 (see tempo below). I will be very pleased if you can pass Level 1 next week! I will be EXTREMELY IMPRESSED if you can go beyond Level 1! Do your best! Level 1 = 48 Level 2 = 60 Level 3 = 72 Level 4 = 86 Level 5 = 100 Level 6 = 120 Have fun!! :) Ms. Davis For Classes Monday April 3rd - Friday April 7thNice work 3rd graders, what a fun class! Here's what we did today:
- Played an echo game with our bows - Bow hold games- we learned about the Magic Circle with thumb and second fingers! - #89 Bile 'Em Cabbage Down. It has the same rhythm and bowing as #68 and 69! We labeled the notes that change in part A, then played it. Finally, we performed both parts together with the piano as an ensemble! Basses added an awesome "slap bass" part on the rests- it was so fun! :) - #88 - Frere Jacques. We learned it really quickly by echoing me one measure at a time! We circled the new material- half of it is just an echo of what you played before! Frere Jacques and Bile 'Em Cabbage will both be concert songs- get really comfy playing them! - Buffalo Gals- we figured out the notes together and realized that most of it repeats! Little by little, we sang the notes, plucked them, then tried it with our bow. This is a great way to practice it at home as well! For next week: #68, 88, 89 (in the book) Buffalo Gals (yellow sheet) SUPER BONUS! Can you play #92 Can Can? This one is tricky! Take it one step at a time- pluck it first to make sure you have the correct notes and rhythms! Then add bow! We will learn it together next time and learn the Crank game that goes with it :) - Please make sure you are always prepared for class with your book and pencil Happy practicing :) Ms. Davis Classes Monday March 27 - Friday March 31Wow I am so impressed by our progress! Here's what we did today: - Voted on a t-shirt design for the Spring String Thing concert. All entries were fantastic, I can't wait to find out which design was selected! - Rhythm Rap in the book #68 in our bow tubes "whole tip tip whole frog frog" - Bow hold games- we learned about the Magic Circle with thumb and middle fingers! - #69 D major scale- Same rhythm as 68! Focus on bow direction - #89 Bile 'Em Cabbage Down. It has the same rhythm and bowing as #68 and 69! We labeled the notes that change in part A, then played it. Finally, we performed both parts together with the piano as an ensemble! - Cabbage Improv Sheet - We chose our own open string notes to create our very own version of Bile 'Em Cabbage! It was so fun to create our own song! - #88 - Frere Jacques. We learned it really quickly by echoing me one measure at a time! Frere Jacques and Bile 'Em Cabbage will both be concert songs- get really comfy playing them! For next week: - Please make sure you are always prepared for class with your book and pencil - Complete your March Madness sheet if you participated in the challenge and get it signed by a parent. I will collect them next time I see you! Remember, everyone who participates will get a small prize! #68-71, 88, 89 SUPER BONUS! Can you play #92 Can Can? This one is tricky! Take it one step at a time- pluck it first to make sure you have the correct notes and rhythms! - If you haven't already done so, please send a VIDEO of yourself playing one of the following pieces of your choice: 1. Au Clair de la Lune #71 2. Frere Jacques #88 3. Bile 'Em Cabbage Down (Part A) #89 Practice the piece a lot first then send me the video when you feel great about the piece. Think about bow hold and posture while you play. I can't wait to see your performances!!! Here's an incredible version of Bile 'Em Cabbage Down just for fun! Happy practicing :) Ms. Davis Classes Monday March 20 - Friday March 24Wonderful job in class 3rd graders, keep up the great work! Here's what we did today - Rhythm Rap in the book #68 in our bow tubes. We worked on using whole bows for the quarter notes and placing our eighth notes at either the tip or the frog of the bow (say "whole tip tip whole frog frog" as you play) - Bow hold games - #69 D major scale- we discussed that it has the same rhythm as 68! We worked a lot on moving our bows in the right direction. - #70 Hot Cross Buns Review. We sang the notes, then plucked it, then bowed it. This is a great way to practice at home (do not write in note names anymore!) We also talked about the sign to LIFT our bows at the end (the apostrophe). Do a tiny circle lift at the frog - #71 Au Claire de la Lune Review. Practice singing, plucking, then bowing. Watch the lift bow at the end of measure two. We also talked about using little bows for the eighth notes (du-de's) and long smooth bows for the quarter notes (du's). - #89 Bile Them Cabbage Down. It has the same rhythm and bowing as #68 and 69! We played both parts A and B, get really comfortable with them for next week! For next week: - Play #68 in your bow tube - #69, 70, 71, 89(parts A and B) - Please send me a video of yourself playing one of the following pieces of your choice: 1. Hot Cross Buns #70 2. Au Clair de la Lune #71 3. Bile 'Em Cabbage Down (Part A only) #89 Practice the piece a lot first then send me the video when you feel great about the piece. Think about bow hold and posture while you play. I can't wait to see your performances!!! BONUS! Can you play #73 and 88? They are tricky! Say the note names, then pluck, then bow! Try not to write the notes in, think about whether the notes are stepping or skipping! Classes Monday March 13th - Friday March 17thGreat job in class today, 3rd graders!
Here's what we did today - Note naming worksheet - Rosin Raps in the book #66 & 68 in our bow tubes - Bow hold games - "Be my echo" bowing patterns - #69 D major scale- we discussed that it has the same rhythm as 68! We worked a lot on moving our bows in the right direction. - #70 Hot Cross Buns. We sang the notes, then plucked it, then bowed it. This is a great way to practice at home (do not write in note names anymore!) We also talked about the sign to LIFT our bows at the end (the apostrophe). Do a tiny circle lift at the frog - #71 Au Claire de la Lune. Practice singing, plucking, then bowing. Watch the lift bow at the end of measure two. We also talked about using little bows for the eighth notes (du-de's) and long smooth bows for the quarter notes (du's). - Discussed the "March Madness Strings Practice Challenge." Write down the total time that you practice each day. Everyone that hands one in at the end of the month will get a prize! The top 3 practicers will get the grand prize!!! - Discussed the t-shirt design contest for our Spring String Thing concert (see yellow paper). T-shirt designs are due this Friday March 17th if you would like to participate For next week: - Practice your flashcards so you can learn your notes (this counts as practice time for the March Madness challenge!) - Play the Rosin Raps #66 & 68 in your bow tube - #70, 71, 78, 89(parts A and B) Violins (Treble Clef) Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge Violas (Alto Clef) Fat Alley Cats Eat Garbage Cellos/Basses (Bass Clef) Grizzly Bears Don't Fly Airplanes Assignments for classes on Friday March 3rd - Tuesday March 7thWhat a wonderful job you did at String Jamboree! You played beautifully and were so focused and respectful. I am extremely proud of you all :)
Here's what we did today - Bow hold games! - Rosin Raps in the book #37, 38, 66 in our bow tubes - #55-56. Figure out your starting note using your line saying. Here's a reminder of what those are: Violins (Treble Clef) Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge Violas (Alto Clef) Fat Alley Cats Eat Garbage Cellos/Basses (Bass Clef) Grizzly Bears Don't Fly Airplanes Does the next note step up or down? We figured out the notes without labeling them! - #62-63. We focused on bowing in the middle lane and using long smooth bows to get a clear sound. We also figured out what all of our notes were without labeling! - Discussed the "March Madness Strings Practice Challenge." Write down the total time that you practice each day. Everyone that hands one in at the end of the month will get a prize! The top 3 practicers will get the grand prize!!! - Discussed the t-shirt design contest for our Spring String Thing concert (see yellow paper). T-shirt designs are due March 17th For next week, please: - Practice your flashcards so you can learn your notes (this counts as practice time for the March Madness challenge!) - Bow hold games- can you do the spider crawl?? - Play the Rosin Raps in your book using your bow tube. Your bow tube will help you bow in the middle lane and develop an amazing sound! - #70 and 71 in the book. Figure out your starting note. Does the next note step up? Step down? Skip? You should be able to play these without labeling anything. Practice plucking first, then add the bow! Concert Practice VideosHi 3rd graders! I'm so sorry if I missed time with you this week- I have been very sick and am resting up for String Jam on Monday! I am so excited and hope you are too!! Please use the following videos to help you practice for Monday's concert. Remember, to focus and keep your eyes on me and you will always know what to do :) Also listen to the full version of Bossa Nova Triste HERE so you know what the other parts will sound like with yours!Please see the attached information and behavior expectation checklist for Monday! It is going to be a wonderful concert!!!
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