Music Update: Grades 1 – 4

By , 02/26/2018

Music: A language of its own…

Music truly is its own language. It has so many terms and symbols that are unique. Our first, second, third and fourth grade musicians are learning/reviewing the basics right now. Below is a glimpse of the symbols that students will need to be able to “read” in music class over the next few weeks.

 

Treble Clef, Bass Clef:

   

 

Eighth Note, Pair of Eighth Notes, Eighth Rest  (1/2 beat for each eighth note):

 

Quarter Note, Quarter Rest (1 beat each):

          

 

Half Note, Half Rest (2 beats each):

 

Whole Note, Whole Rest (4 beats each):

  

 

Time Signature:

 

Some more music “math”

 

Grand Staff, Staff:

     

 

Bar Lines: (These lines are used separate the measures of music.)

 

Double Bar Line, Repeat Sign:

Let’s read the notes! Name that pitch…

*We will be starting with treble clef.*

               

 

 

Here are pictures of 402 putting some this knowledge into practice…