Aug 13, 2024 | Music Teaching Videos
Here’s a successful way to introduce layers of parts to young musicians. Take a peek and see why this engaging approach results in more musical and exciting lessons.
This Mini Workshop shows how to
- Easily add one, two or even four Orff parts to a song for young players
- Present in an engaging way through a character, story, even true scientific facts
- Adjust the level of parts to simplify or challenge certain players or groups
- Use the instruments you have including easy to make homemade instruments
Goodie Pack includes
- Lynn Kleiner’s Mini Workshop Video Presentation
- PowerPoints from the workshop (music, orchestrations, classroom activities, teaching visuals)
- Recording
- Additional Videos include children’s performance, kindergarten playshop
I used Larry the Lobster for the example but I’ve also found it magical for so many other “stories” and characters.
- A few are the mole, vole and owl
- The cat and mouse
- The gardner and the critters
- And more!
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Aug 13, 2024 | Activities
An important part of my music lessons is for the child to be the leader – making up their own pitches, lyrics, movement. There’s also places where the rest of the children must listen carefully and repeat exactly as the leader sang, moved.
Here’s a playlist with many examples.
(Sorry, we got a bit excited about the parents being there to hear our picnic song and some were a bit too loud! Lol.)
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Aug 13, 2024 | Orff Teaching - Special Moments
I recently visited a music teacher and realized a bit of mallet education would come in handy. A few tips about which mallets went where (and why) immediately made a difference in achieving an improved sound.
Let’s review the names of the instruments and what mallets to use, including the special little blue ones!
My youngest Orff students play this little gem and these blue mallets…. watch this video and listen to why I love them!
Watch here!
AND… receive a FREE pair of blue mallets with EVERY Music Rhapsody order shipped to you! Just mention FREE BLUE MALLETS in the notes when you order at www.musicrhapsody.com/shop. That includes my new Holidays and Winter Adventures book!
Happy Music Making!
Aug 13, 2024 | Activities
Drum Circles include “free play” for exploration, improvisation, enjoying the groove!
But having structured activities bring a lot of fun and satisfaction to the music making group.
One source that is very helpful is the Sound Shape Playbook. www.musicrhapsody.com
The activities are quick and easy to add for any type of drums, percussion, homemade instruments, kitchen music, etc.
1 2 Tie My Shoe – leader does one two, circle does words
Repeat with one side doing numbers, other side doing words
Repeat bass tone on numbers, rim tone for words
Play low drums verses high drums
Alabama Gal This activity is in the Sound Shape Play book, as well as the included CD. The free download in Lynn Kleiner’s Music Box also includes activity suggestions and free PowerPoint for classroom use too.
Ten Musicians Drumming – Play on the numbers and short solos make this exciting.
They played like this……….they played like that, they played with their friends, they played with their baby, they played in the kitchen, they played in the car, ten musicians drummmmmmming.
Video – During the pandemic, masked families enjoyed an outdoor event!
Listen to another rhythmic favorite from My Trip to the Mountains Book/CD, She’ll be Comin Round the Mtn.
For more on percussion favorites, see Lynn’s resources and training, musicrhapsody.com.
Aug 13, 2024 | Activities
Here’s our favorite “must have items” for the best Turkey Activities!
- Shoo Turkey and Turkey Feathers (instrumental track) – Farm Songs and the Sounds of Moo-sic
- Turkey Song Pictures – Digital Downloads, from the new Holiday Songs and Winter Adventures
- Turkey Felt Set
- Colorful Scarves and a Belt (tuck the scarves in the belt instead of the loops shown on video!)
- VIDEO ideas for Turkey Feathers for inspiration and fun!
Our animation of entire Turkey Song is coming soon! But enjoy this clip included in this Holiday Songs animation video playlist. You might enjoy sharing some of the animated songs with your classes in the lessons after the holiday shows!
NEW! Rhythm Readers Piano Extension!
An easy introduction to piano for Rhythm Readers students! Short, delightful piano activities that coordinate perfectly with your existing lesson plans.
Includes:
- Rhythm Readers Lessons 1-13 Weekly Teacher Piano Lesson Plans
- Rhythm Readers Lessons 1-13 Weekly Parent Piano Notes for at home playing fun
How to get these?
Music Rhapsody Members: FREE in Teacher Log in Area, Rhythm Readers Module 1 (1-13)
Music Box Members: Music Box Downloads, Weekly Lessons
Teachers: Find in the Music Rhapsody Shop!
I am so happy to return to working with teachers after a one month “Pumpkin Heart” healing break. Thanks Newport Mesa Unified School District for an awesome first day back!!! Next up, I look forward to seeing teachers at the Virginia Music Educator’s Conference!
