Give it a Rest

We having been working on reading and playing rhythms in music. 

Can you read this rhythm?

from vicfirth.com

The rests (or silences) in music are my favorite.
I think the silence makes the sound more enjoyable.

Here is a really cool song and video about rests.

Check it out!

 from musick8 plank road publishing

Fall Break

It's almost track out time at Partnership! 

What will you do during our Fall Break? 

Will you go on a trip? Read a new book? 
Practice the piano? 

Play video games with friends? Have a sleepover? 

Leave a comment and let us know what you will be doing during Fall Break.

The Birds in the Band

The Birds in the Band is a very cool music story about jazz music.

The Birds in the Band Story - Click Here!

Yo-Yo Ma, Cellist

wikipedia.com

WHO: Yo Yo Ma
WHAT: Chinese-American Cellist - Was a child prodigy
WHEN: October 7, 1955
WHERE: Born in Paris, France
WHY: He is the greatest Cellist in the world.

Yo Yo Ma on Brainpop - Click Here!
Playing his Cello on youTube - Click Here!
Yo Yo Ma Official Website- Click Here!

Click play to watch Yo Yo Ma on Arthur.

Scott Joplin - King of Ragtime Music

wikipedia.com

WHO:  Scott Joplin
WHAT:  American Composer - Wrote the song "The Entertainer"
WHEN: 1867-1917
WHERE:  Born in Texas
WHY:  He was the King of Ragtime music.

Scott Joplin on Starfall - Click Here!
The Entertainer on youtube - Click Here!
 Scott Joplin Official Website - Click Here!
Scott Joplin Podcast from NPRkids - Click Here to Listen! 

Tempo Time

 

 

Kindergarten and First Grade Tempo Video

mrgregsmusicalmadness.com

 

 

2nd - 5th Grade Tempo Video

musick8.com

 

Levels of Tempo

 

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