Good job this class. I feel that we accomplished quite a bit. Today we started right at 3:15 to make up for some lost time from last week.
We all reviewed our notes in the treble and bass staff. Here are the lessons:
1-5 notes above middle "C" in the treble clef
1-7 notes below middle "C" in the bass clef
1-3 Intro. to the "F" or bass clef
1-4 The Grand Staff
The notes in the bass clef are played with your left hand and with the right hand if you're in the treble clef. From now on, we should always check the clef of a piece before we play it. It is also important to check where our hand should be on the keyboard.
We also went into Piano Player today to learn some new songs. To start we did "Old Grey Goose" and "Mary had a little lamb" I came around and listened to these except for Noah and Mehran. I will listen to you next class. For most of you who finished these early, you got to choose any song from the level 1 category to try.
At the end of class we started playing memory with note value cards.
Have a great weekend!
Saturday, November 3
Thursday, November 1
BLT
Wonderful to meet everyone today! This is going to be a great class and I hope you all enjoyed what we learned today. For your first lesson, I think you all learned a great deal.
Here is a summary of what we learned:
Songs: Toipc 05 Page 03 Exercise 01 "Frere Jacques"
T. 05 P. 05 Ex. 01 "When the Saints"
Great work! I'll see you next week!
Krista
Here is a summary of what we learned:
- Introduction to the piano
- Correct sitting posture at the keyboard.
- Middle "C" hand position
- The musical alphabet: on the keyboard and on the staff in the treble/"G" clef
Songs: Toipc 05 Page 03 Exercise 01 "Frere Jacques"
T. 05 P. 05 Ex. 01 "When the Saints"
Great work! I'll see you next week!
Krista
Park West Elementary P-2 Wk 5
Welcome to my blog if this is your first time coming here!
We had another lovely class this week. To start off we finished level 6, practicing in Miss.Melody's class. We then continued to level 7 in which we continued to learn about "holding notes". We were able to play our 2 new games as well as go over previously played games which you are all pros at by now. At the end of class you all volunteered to give examples of clap backs. Here are some which you can practice at home. "1-2-3 + 4" "1+2-3-4" I am sure you can make up much more combinations on your own.
Lastly we got to go into the improvisation room where we were able to experiment with sounds.
Music of the week
Vivaldi's Four Seasons
We had another lovely class this week. To start off we finished level 6, practicing in Miss.Melody's class. We then continued to level 7 in which we continued to learn about "holding notes". We were able to play our 2 new games as well as go over previously played games which you are all pros at by now. At the end of class you all volunteered to give examples of clap backs. Here are some which you can practice at home. "1-2-3 + 4" "1+2-3-4" I am sure you can make up much more combinations on your own.
Lastly we got to go into the improvisation room where we were able to experiment with sounds.
Music of the week
Vivaldi's Four Seasons
Halifax Independent School P-2 Wk 2
Happy Halloween!
We had a new student join us this week, Will, who is learning Piano Suite. As well, Conn was also able to join us for those who did not know him.
Way to go this week! We reviewed parts of level 2 and moved onto level 3 this week in which we got to practice rhythms. You can practice clapping some of the sayings at home.
You can either play the rhythms on middle "C" on the piano, or clap them.
"Ti-gers ne-ver make good pets"
"My Pa-rot talks a- lot"
"Swim Swim li-ttle fish"
"Rab-bits like to eat car-rots"
There was also a new game this week- "The Bongo game"
We heard two pieces composed by Beethoven this week: Fur Elise and his 5th symphony. Fur Elise is very melodic and easy to listen to, while we described his 5th symphony to be scary music.
Will, you were amazing in your first lesson. I was very impressed with your dedication. I can already tell you will be great on the piano. I started you off with some basic introductions to the piano: posture, hand position ect. and then you went on to learn 2 songs: Topic 05 page 03 Exercise 01 " Frere Jacques" "When the Saints" You then preceded to note values which we will finish up next week.
Have a great weekend.
We had a new student join us this week, Will, who is learning Piano Suite. As well, Conn was also able to join us for those who did not know him.
Way to go this week! We reviewed parts of level 2 and moved onto level 3 this week in which we got to practice rhythms. You can practice clapping some of the sayings at home.
You can either play the rhythms on middle "C" on the piano, or clap them.
"Ti-gers ne-ver make good pets"
"My Pa-rot talks a- lot"
"Swim Swim li-ttle fish"
"Rab-bits like to eat car-rots"
There was also a new game this week- "The Bongo game"
We heard two pieces composed by Beethoven this week: Fur Elise and his 5th symphony. Fur Elise is very melodic and easy to listen to, while we described his 5th symphony to be scary music.
Will, you were amazing in your first lesson. I was very impressed with your dedication. I can already tell you will be great on the piano. I started you off with some basic introductions to the piano: posture, hand position ect. and then you went on to learn 2 songs: Topic 05 page 03 Exercise 01 " Frere Jacques" "When the Saints" You then preceded to note values which we will finish up next week.
Have a great weekend.
Mount Edward Elementary 3-6 Wk 5
Wonderful costumes! I enjoyed getting to see you all in your festive outfits. This took up a little extra time but we still learned quite a lot!
We spent the start of class reviewing notes on the staff in both treble and bass clefs. I think we all are getting much more familiar with this.
I felt that you were already to get into song mode this class.
These are which ones we did under "Piano Player Level 1" :
1. "Old Grey Goose"
2. " Mary Had a Little Lamb"
I came around and heard everyone played both of these. You were all fantastic in playing all of the correct notes. Now we need to work on keeping our hand in "C" position and keeping a steady beat.
See you next week.
See you next week!
We spent the start of class reviewing notes on the staff in both treble and bass clefs. I think we all are getting much more familiar with this.
I felt that you were already to get into song mode this class.
These are which ones we did under "Piano Player Level 1" :
1. "Old Grey Goose"
2. " Mary Had a Little Lamb"
I came around and heard everyone played both of these. You were all fantastic in playing all of the correct notes. Now we need to work on keeping our hand in "C" position and keeping a steady beat.
See you next week.
See you next week!
Tuesday, October 30
Park West Elementary 3-6 Wk 5
After all our hard learning last week, today was mostly a review day for us.
We reviewed our note values with the memory game, talked about skips and steps on the staff and keyboard, and played "Key Quest" finding the notes on the staff.
We also started to do some ear training play backs. We will be doing 5-10 minutes of this every class to prepare for our assessment at the end.
After reviewing the 5 notes "C scale" which was under exercises in Piano Player - Theory I taught you the full 8 note "C scale" for those who did not know it.
The two songs we learned to play today were "Old Grey Goose" and "Mary Had a Little Lamb"
I got a chance to come around and hear everyone play it and everyone is doing very well.
Have a great Halloween and I'll see you next week.
We reviewed our note values with the memory game, talked about skips and steps on the staff and keyboard, and played "Key Quest" finding the notes on the staff.
We also started to do some ear training play backs. We will be doing 5-10 minutes of this every class to prepare for our assessment at the end.
After reviewing the 5 notes "C scale" which was under exercises in Piano Player - Theory I taught you the full 8 note "C scale" for those who did not know it.
The two songs we learned to play today were "Old Grey Goose" and "Mary Had a Little Lamb"
I got a chance to come around and hear everyone play it and everyone is doing very well.
Have a great Halloween and I'll see you next week.
Mount Edward Elementary P-2 Wk 3
We have two new students who have joined our class! Welcome Taylor and Kennedy!
Today in lesson 5 Mr. Beethoven and Miss. Melody helped us review everything we have learned so far focusing on reading circle notes and rhythm. Our new teacher for lesson 6 was Mr. Bach where we learned about beats. Learning about beats is a tricky thing, but with a little more practice we will all be little Beethoven geniuses. Our two new games for today were the "Princess game" and the "Train game"
Taylor and Kennedy way to go today!
We trucked on through levels 1 and 2 and started our 3rd lesson with Mr. Beethoven!! Next week you will finish practicing in Miss. Melody's room and move on to the next levels. I am so proud of how much you learned in your first lesson and hope that we are not going to fast. In our first lesson we learned about the high and low notes. In lesson two we found out where middle "C" is, and in lesson 3 we will be starting rhythm already! If you would like to see what songs we listened to in Mr. Beethoven and Miss, Melody's classrooms, check my blogs from the previous weeks for this class.
Have a great Halloween!
Today in lesson 5 Mr. Beethoven and Miss. Melody helped us review everything we have learned so far focusing on reading circle notes and rhythm. Our new teacher for lesson 6 was Mr. Bach where we learned about beats. Learning about beats is a tricky thing, but with a little more practice we will all be little Beethoven geniuses. Our two new games for today were the "Princess game" and the "Train game"
Taylor and Kennedy way to go today!
We trucked on through levels 1 and 2 and started our 3rd lesson with Mr. Beethoven!! Next week you will finish practicing in Miss. Melody's room and move on to the next levels. I am so proud of how much you learned in your first lesson and hope that we are not going to fast. In our first lesson we learned about the high and low notes. In lesson two we found out where middle "C" is, and in lesson 3 we will be starting rhythm already! If you would like to see what songs we listened to in Mr. Beethoven and Miss, Melody's classrooms, check my blogs from the previous weeks for this class.
Have a great Halloween!
Monday, October 29
Ocean View Elementary 3-6 Wk 4
I hope today's class was a bit easier than our previous one.
We started today reviewing our treble clef notes on the staff. Today, we combined the lines and the spaces in our game. We learned more about the grand staff in Theory Thinker 1-4 and then worked on the exercises which followed this using BOTH hands!!! After this we proceeded to learn more about the bass clef staff in Theory Thinker 1-7. To remember the lines in the bass clef which is in the left hand we learned the phrase "Good Boys Deserve Fudge Always" For the spaces; "All Cows Eat Grass"
Today we learned our first song from Piano Player "Old Grey Goose" Everyone learned this very fast and I can't wait to listen to it at the start of our lesson next week. Next Monday after playing "Old Grey Goose" we will be reviewing the notes on the staff; skips and steps. When to use the right hand and/or the left hand, note values, and the C major scale.
Great work! Have a safe and happy Halloween!
We started today reviewing our treble clef notes on the staff. Today, we combined the lines and the spaces in our game. We learned more about the grand staff in Theory Thinker 1-4 and then worked on the exercises which followed this using BOTH hands!!! After this we proceeded to learn more about the bass clef staff in Theory Thinker 1-7. To remember the lines in the bass clef which is in the left hand we learned the phrase "Good Boys Deserve Fudge Always" For the spaces; "All Cows Eat Grass"
Today we learned our first song from Piano Player "Old Grey Goose" Everyone learned this very fast and I can't wait to listen to it at the start of our lesson next week. Next Monday after playing "Old Grey Goose" we will be reviewing the notes on the staff; skips and steps. When to use the right hand and/or the left hand, note values, and the C major scale.
Great work! Have a safe and happy Halloween!
Ocean View Elementary P-2 Wk 4
Great work today once again.
Today we met our new teacher Mr. Bach. He taught us about holding notes in lesson 6 and 7.
We also got to hear the difference between an organ and a harpsichord. These two instruments are different than the piano. Can you remember why? We will discuss this next week.
We had two new games today which everyone seemed to have fun with: "The Princess Game" and the "Train Game". Next week we will finish up lesson 7 with Miss. Melody and move on to a new lesson with Mr. Bach.
Great job in your clapping rhythms and finding middle "C". You can practice some of the sentences at home either clapping or playing on middle C if you have a piano.
Here are a few phrases if you forget:
"Fish can-not go for walks"
"Fresh fruit is good for you"
"When is sup-per time?"
New Music that we listened to : Composed by Bach "Minuet in G" "Toccata and Fuge in d minor"
Do you remember "Minuet in G" by another composer? Beethoven also composed a "Minuet in G" which we heard in our very first lesson.
In the practice room with Miss. Melody we heard these two songs: "Polonaise" by W.F Bach and "Spring from the Four Seasons" by Vivaldi. Of the four pieces you heard today which one was your favourite?
I hope you enjoyed today's class and have a Happy Halloween!
Today we met our new teacher Mr. Bach. He taught us about holding notes in lesson 6 and 7.
We also got to hear the difference between an organ and a harpsichord. These two instruments are different than the piano. Can you remember why? We will discuss this next week.
We had two new games today which everyone seemed to have fun with: "The Princess Game" and the "Train Game". Next week we will finish up lesson 7 with Miss. Melody and move on to a new lesson with Mr. Bach.
Great job in your clapping rhythms and finding middle "C". You can practice some of the sentences at home either clapping or playing on middle C if you have a piano.
Here are a few phrases if you forget:
"Fish can-not go for walks"
"Fresh fruit is good for you"
"When is sup-per time?"
New Music that we listened to : Composed by Bach "Minuet in G" "Toccata and Fuge in d minor"
Do you remember "Minuet in G" by another composer? Beethoven also composed a "Minuet in G" which we heard in our very first lesson.
In the practice room with Miss. Melody we heard these two songs: "Polonaise" by W.F Bach and "Spring from the Four Seasons" by Vivaldi. Of the four pieces you heard today which one was your favourite?
I hope you enjoyed today's class and have a Happy Halloween!
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