Week of 9/23Today in class, students: - Worked on a "Reading A and D" worksheet (attached below for your reference) and learned how to read an write their notes A and D on the staff - Reviewed the DAD song and other songs on the "Open String Songs" sheet - Played through open string songs on pages 4-5 of the Essential Elements book - Received colorful tapes on their instruments, talked about left hand position in preparation of putting fingers down to create new notes! Assignment for next week: - Finish "Reading A and D" worksheet, including writing your own D and A song on the back! I will ask some students to perform their creations next week! - Review pg. 4-5 open string songs and proper playing position - try some exercises on pg. 6-7 using new notes on the D string! Videos to watch before next week, SEE HERE - Violin/viola: rewatch "position" video and watch the new "D string Notes" video -Cello/bass: watch 2 new videos: "Left Hand" and "D String Notes"
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Week of 9/16Hello 3rd graders!
Here's what we're doing in Strings this week:
Welcome to Strings!!! LESSON ONEWe had a great first lesson and many students received their instrument!!! Here's what we did during class: 1. Received our instruments and accessories (check to make sure you got everything!) 2. Learned how to safely unpack our instruments. Students SHOULD NOT be using the bow yet unless they have been taught to do so already by a private teacher! 3. Learned the parts of the instrument 4. Learned how to play our first song - the ANT SONG!! Each week, on your lesson day, students need to bring the following items: 1. Strings binder with pencils inside 2. Essential Elements Book 3. Instrument 4. Shoulder rest/sponge for violins and violas, endpin holder for cello and bass Before next week's lesson, all students should complete the following: 1. Complete the Parts of the Instrument matching sheet, then color the instrument on the sheet any color you'd like! 2. Practice the ANT Song at home until you memorize the names of your strings! 3. Get a strings binder with pencils inside if you don't already have one! 4. Find a quiet place to practice in your house and assemble your music stand there! (Photo of what it should look like below). It should be at eye level when you are standing if you play violin, viola, or bass and eye level when you are sitting if you play cello! 5. Violin and viola players only: assemble your KUN shoulder rest if you purchased one! Watch the video below to learn how: At the bottom of the page, you will find concert schedules for the year for each school. Looking forward to a great year of growing as musicians and learning our brand new strings instruments! Musically, Ms. Davis :)
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