Have you ever wondered about the best ways to take care of your recorder? There are several things you can do to keep your recorder clean, healthy and happy.
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Do you need a replacement recorder? If so, you can click the link below to order one from Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Grover-TD180GR-Tudor-Candyapple-Recorder/dp/B001VNWGNO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1547576230&sr=8-3&keywords=candy+apple+recorder Ukuleles have arrived at Mayo Elementary!! If your student is interested in acquiring a ukulele for home use, here is a link to the ones that we are using in class: https://www.amazon.com/Soprano-Mahogany-Ukulele-Kala-MK-S/dp/B00172UVG8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1545248153&sr=8-4&keywords=makala+soprano+ukulele
And, if you have a ukulele and would like to get started right away, here are a few videos to get you started: Bernadette Teaches Ukulele (Music Teacher) Beginner Lesson 1 with Justin Beginner Lesson with Annie Rose Have fun and share your progress by emailing Mrs. Sarris! [email protected] Our 4th grade students are just receiving recorders this week and next and for those of you too excited to wait, here are a few videos to get you started!
Which hand goes where on my recorder? www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yimwULeIPY How do I make sound on my recorder? www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL3D5kwlj98 Okay I'm ready to play a song! www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWpkzi38qlM The red string song (first song) that we'll learn is linked above (Closet Key). Stay tuned for the orange string and all the rest! Several students have asked about the website that I used to make my introduction video for the first week of school. You can sign up to create your own at the following link. Enjoy!
www.powtoon.com/home/? It's that time of year again! School has started back and we're learning so much every day! We have started a new tradition this year of "singing" books. These stories are called Songtales and we will be singing them in 4K, Kindergarten, and 1st grade classes. There are books that go with many of these stories, as well as free audio files which are linked below. You may also click the following link to purchase any of the books listed below:
www.giamusic.com/store/search?elSearchTerm=songtale Enjoy! Over in the Meadow There Was a Man and He Was Mad Kitty Alone Momma, Buy Me a China Doll Father Grumble The Tailor and the Mouse Jennie Jenkins I hope everyone is enjoying some much deserved rest and relaxation this summer! If you're like me and you love your summer but you also miss the music room, here are some music activities you can do at home until school starts back in August. Enjoy!
Check out these musical instruments you can make at home: https://feltmagnet.com/crafts/Music-Instruments-for-Kids-to-Make frugalfun4boys.com/2015/03/18/how-to-make-pvc-pipe-xylophone-instrument/ https://theimaginationtree.com/diy-rain-stick/ This website has TONS of resources for ukuleles, which we'll have a set of in the fall! ukeeducation.org Interested in learning more about reading music notation? Check these out: www.musictheory.net/exercises www.teoria.com/en/exercises/ Finally, check out the main page under the orange flowers to find many more online music games. Even better, sing with and for your family and friends! Music is a form of communication and the best way to enjoy it is with others. Happy summer! :) -Mrs. S Our 5th grade students have been learning all about Louis Armstrong and the beginnings of Jazz in America. Here are some videos and websites to check out if you're interested in learning more about jazz! prezi.com/zcvwgeumfjzf/joe-king-oliver/
It's almost that time of year again! The Link Up concert is coming up in March and our 4th grade students are busy preparing. Here are some links to get you started:
Program Overview Come to Play Music Video Away I Fly Dance Instruction Audio files Link Up Video Playlist |