YOUNG CHILD SEMESTER ONE
Week 14
Ding Dong Ding Dong - Hear The Doorbell Ringing
Last week's class was a very special one as your child learned the proper way to hold the glockenspiel mallets and explored playing the glockenspiel! In order to ensure success playing the glockenspiel, it is very important that each child first thoroughly understand the way to hold the mallets and the way to use them to tap the glockenspiel keys. Therefore, continue to stress the proper mallet procedures: a) Thumb, Pointer, and Tall Man only, b) Hold Mallets in “straight line”, c) elbows up to develop arm/shoulder muscle. Please use Music at Home 13 to review the "MALLET POEM" with your child. This is one of the most important homeplay steps, as your child's playing habits will be developed VERY QUICKLY, and if they learn to hold the mallets incorrectly, it will be difficult to change their habit in a playful manner.
This week is even more exciting because they are taking home their glockenspiels! Actually playing on the glockenspiel is even more exciting, but it becomes more challenging to remember the proper mallet handling. Make a FUN GAME of it. Play "hide the glockenspiel" if they begin to hold mallets with more than 2 fingers and a thumb, or if they bounce their mallets very high or just set them on the bars instead of "ringing the bars" or if the the mallets begin to “V” vs form a “straight line.” Have your child “guess” what they could do to get the glockenspiel back. FUN!
Although your child may be ready to play specific notes (the c - c of Train is a-Comin' or the c - a of Hear the Doorbell Ringing), encourage him/her to also have fun "playing around" on the glockenspiel. Use the "Dr. Foster" improvisation example on your Music at Home 14 card, creating a rhyme for every member of the family. Create your own glockenspiel soundscape, or play game-making sounds for each other and guessing what they represent. A positive experience now will help your child progress as we introduce new and varied music concepts. Record your fun and share with all!!
HAVE FUN with your Home Activities:
Glockenspiel, Rhythms, & Melodies!!!
SPRING 2023 Curriculum
HOME ACTIVITY SUGGESTIONS
1) Music At Home Card 14 "Meet The Mallets"
- Read The Doorbell Rang and have your child sing the Doorbell song and play along on “c and a” with the song.
- Review the Mallet Poem and practice holding Percussion Mallets in a straight line with 2 fingers and a thumb. This will transfer to all percussion instruments in your child's future.
- Enjoy improvising to Dr. Foster, and play the game “guess what this sound is supposed to be?” on your MAH 14 card.
- $15 - Would you like to purchase a carry bag for your glockenspiel? We will have 2 velcro-closure bags available at your next class.
- Read this Introduction to the Glockenspiel
- REMINDER: Bring Mallets & Glockenspiels to all future classes!!
2) Have Your Child Write 4 Note Melodies (Use Chips)
- Sing a HIGH/LOW 4-note melody and have your child write it using note chips – and better yet JUMP YOUR CHILD’S MELODY ON THE STAFF!
3) Continue Rhythm Play (Red Envelope - 8 cards) 3 WAYS TO PLAY
- 1-2 Clap & Read (Parent writes Rhythm for child)
- 1-2 Write this Rhythm (1-2 Check your Rhythm)
- Child creates rhythm for parent to Write
IMPORTANT NOTE: We need repetition at this point with rhythms and notes to have it be a lifelong skill yet. Typically over a period of 1 year is sufficient to drive learning into a long-term life skill, with repetition not needed as often.
4) Mark Your Calendars - 2022-2023:
January 23-27: Winter Fun Week
January 30-February 3: Spring 2023 Curriculum starts
March 20-24: Spring Break
May 15-19: last week of the school year
May 25: Kindermusik Graduation
Early Session Summer Camps: TBA
Late Session Summer Camps: TBA
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