Term 1 Learning Gr. 3/4/5

Our Grade 3/4/5 classes were busy this term creating, reading, writing, and playing rhythms.  Here's a little glimpse into some of our work.

Term 1 Learning K-2

Here's a video of some of the things we do in K-2 music in Term 1.

Drums Alive

We've been learning about playing in a beat along to music.   We are using exercise balls on pails.  This program is for exercise and it's called Drums Alive, but a super great way to practice our music skills.  Here are a few of our favorite songs.

Movin' and Groovin'

The music room has been a hopping place these past two weeks as we've been exploring the Drums Alive program.  Here are 2 new dances that Ms. Rempel created.  Enjoy!

La Bamba Remix 2008 - Safri Duo

Moves Like Jagger - Kidz Bop version

Starships - Kidz Bop version

The Gummy Bear Song

I'm a Gummy Bear?!

Learning patterns to the Gummy Bear song

Today the Grade 1 classes were introduced to the Drums Alive program.

Our 3 rules are:

1. safety

2. respect

3. participate (who doesn't?!)

Our first song is learning patterns.  We realize that we have to know our RIGHT and LEFT or we can easily get mixed up and bump into someone.  We also have to be able to count to 8, feel the beat, follow the pattern (teacher) and listen to the music all at the same time.  It's hard at first but fun when we all get it!  Once we know it, we can start singing along!

The form of the song is ABCADBCAEAF.  Wow!  That's alot to remember!