We had a good class today.
For Ben and Aidan this was their last MusIQ Club class of the year.
We reviewed our Group Piece: Ode to Joy, and practiced our Solos: Ten Little Indians, The Baseball Game and The Blue Danube. We also spent some time singing along to the theme song 'Superman', which was a lot of fun.
We played Interval Faceoff and worked on our 4-beat rhythm clapbacks.
Then we reviewed Triads: a group of 3 notes. The bottom note is called the 'root', the middle note is the '3rd' and the top note is called the 'fifth'. You can build a triad on any degree of the scale. This is the basic concept behind Chord Theory. Soon you will be able to play songs by reading chords, and maybe even write your own songs using chords.
Next week Josh and I will have one last music lesson and I will distribute your certificates and report cards. Please remember to pick these up from the office after your field trip, Ben and Aidan. It's been a pleasure working with you and I hope to see you again next year.
Thursday, June 12
Wednesday, June 11
BLT Elementary School Wed. June 11 2.00-3.00pm
Well done everyone - we had a good class today.
I was glad to see that our group piece Ode to Joy is sounding much better since I last heard it before my trip. This week, everyone should try to learn the third part of Ode to Joy. We worked on this in class, but it could still use some more practice at home.
Here are the finger numbers for Ode to Joy, in case you don't have a copy of the sheet music I handed out. Begin with your Right Hand thumb on C:
3, 3, 4, 5,
5, 4, 3, 2,
1, 1, 2, 3, 3, 2, 2--
3, 3, 4, 5,
5, 4, 3, 2,
1, 1, 2, 3, 2, 1, 1--
2, 2, 3, 1,
2, 4, 3, 1,
2, 4, 3, 2,
1, 2, 5--
3, 3, 4, 5,
5, 4, 3, 2,
1, 1, 2, 3, 2, 1, 1--
Level 2A (Connor, Cameron, Haylea and Jacob) completed lesson and practice 39.
Level 1B (Billy) completed lesson and practice 24.
Level 1A (Abbey) completed lesson and practice 9.
At the end of class we talked about what we learned in our lessons, drawing examples on the white board. We also played the 4-beat rhythm game with the hand drum. Then we played the musical alphabet hot potato game with Monkey. You know your musical alphabet very well going forwards now, but going backwards still needs practice (G-F-E-D-C-B-A).
See you all next week.
I was glad to see that our group piece Ode to Joy is sounding much better since I last heard it before my trip. This week, everyone should try to learn the third part of Ode to Joy. We worked on this in class, but it could still use some more practice at home.
Here are the finger numbers for Ode to Joy, in case you don't have a copy of the sheet music I handed out. Begin with your Right Hand thumb on C:
3, 3, 4, 5,
5, 4, 3, 2,
1, 1, 2, 3, 3, 2, 2--
3, 3, 4, 5,
5, 4, 3, 2,
1, 1, 2, 3, 2, 1, 1--
2, 2, 3, 1,
2, 4, 3, 1,
2, 4, 3, 2,
1, 2, 5--
3, 3, 4, 5,
5, 4, 3, 2,
1, 1, 2, 3, 2, 1, 1--
Level 2A (Connor, Cameron, Haylea and Jacob) completed lesson and practice 39.
Level 1B (Billy) completed lesson and practice 24.
Level 1A (Abbey) completed lesson and practice 9.
At the end of class we talked about what we learned in our lessons, drawing examples on the white board. We also played the 4-beat rhythm game with the hand drum. Then we played the musical alphabet hot potato game with Monkey. You know your musical alphabet very well going forwards now, but going backwards still needs practice (G-F-E-D-C-B-A).
See you all next week.
Tuesday, June 10
Westmount Elementary School Tues June 10 12.15-1.15pm
Great work today - it was nice to see you again!
This week, I would like everyone to practice Ode to Joy at home for our recital next week.
Beginning with your Right Hand thumb on C, the finger numbers are:
3, 3, 4, 5,
5, 4, 3, 2,
1, 1, 2, 3, 3, 2, 2--
3, 3, 4, 5,
5, 4, 3, 2,
1, 1, 2, 3, 2, 1, 1--
2, 2, 3, 1,
2, 4, 3, 1,
2, 4, 3, 2,
1, 2, 5--
3, 3, 4, 5,
5, 4, 3, 2,
1, 1, 2, 3, 2, 1, 1--
Level 2A (Morgan, Josie, Aoiffe and Sophia) completed lesson and practice 40.
Level 1B (Sean, Ryan and Iris) completed lesson and practice 25.
At the end of class we talked about what we learned in our lessons, drawing examples on the white board. We also played the 4-beat rhythm game with the hand drum.
Next week is our final class recital. We are going to play our group song for your Moms and Dads and show them how well we can play the piano now.
It should be very fun. Hope to see all of you there!
This week, I would like everyone to practice Ode to Joy at home for our recital next week.
Beginning with your Right Hand thumb on C, the finger numbers are:
3, 3, 4, 5,
5, 4, 3, 2,
1, 1, 2, 3, 3, 2, 2--
3, 3, 4, 5,
5, 4, 3, 2,
1, 1, 2, 3, 2, 1, 1--
2, 2, 3, 1,
2, 4, 3, 1,
2, 4, 3, 2,
1, 2, 5--
3, 3, 4, 5,
5, 4, 3, 2,
1, 1, 2, 3, 2, 1, 1--
Level 2A (Morgan, Josie, Aoiffe and Sophia) completed lesson and practice 40.
Level 1B (Sean, Ryan and Iris) completed lesson and practice 25.
At the end of class we talked about what we learned in our lessons, drawing examples on the white board. We also played the 4-beat rhythm game with the hand drum.
Next week is our final class recital. We are going to play our group song for your Moms and Dads and show them how well we can play the piano now.
It should be very fun. Hope to see all of you there!
Monday, June 9
Fleming Tower Elementary School Mon. June 9 2.15-3.15pm
Great to see you again!
We had a good class today, aside from a little bit of confusion at the start due to my lab kits being set up just a few minutes later than usual. I was glad to see that Melissa has been helping everyone with the group piece 'Ode to Joy' for the past 2 weeks.
It's sounding better and better.
This week, I would like everyone to practice Ode to Joy at home for our recital next week.
Beginning with your Right Hand thumb on C, the finger numbers are:
3, 3, 4, 5,
5, 4, 3, 2,
1, 1, 2, 3, 3, 2, 2--
3, 3, 4, 5,
5, 4, 3, 2,
1, 1, 2, 3, 2, 1, 1--
2, 2, 3, 1,
2, 4, 3, 1,
2, 4, 3, 2,
1, 2, 5--
3, 3, 4, 5,
5, 4, 3, 2,
1, 1, 2, 3, 2, 1, 1--
Level 2A (Jansyn, Reece, Brianna, Aly, Noah and Jared) completed lesson and practice 34.
Level 1B (Jacqueline, Jessica, Emma and Lauren) completed lesson and practice 21.
Level 1A (Benjamin) completed lesson and practice 10.
At the end of class we talked about what we learned in our lessons, drawing examples on the white board. We also played the 4-beat rhythm game with the hand drum.
Next week is our final class recital. We are going to play our group song for your Moms and Dads and show them all the interesting new things we've learned about music this year.
It should be very fun. Hope to see all of you there!
We had a good class today, aside from a little bit of confusion at the start due to my lab kits being set up just a few minutes later than usual. I was glad to see that Melissa has been helping everyone with the group piece 'Ode to Joy' for the past 2 weeks.
It's sounding better and better.
This week, I would like everyone to practice Ode to Joy at home for our recital next week.
Beginning with your Right Hand thumb on C, the finger numbers are:
3, 3, 4, 5,
5, 4, 3, 2,
1, 1, 2, 3, 3, 2, 2--
3, 3, 4, 5,
5, 4, 3, 2,
1, 1, 2, 3, 2, 1, 1--
2, 2, 3, 1,
2, 4, 3, 1,
2, 4, 3, 2,
1, 2, 5--
3, 3, 4, 5,
5, 4, 3, 2,
1, 1, 2, 3, 2, 1, 1--
Level 2A (Jansyn, Reece, Brianna, Aly, Noah and Jared) completed lesson and practice 34.
Level 1B (Jacqueline, Jessica, Emma and Lauren) completed lesson and practice 21.
Level 1A (Benjamin) completed lesson and practice 10.
At the end of class we talked about what we learned in our lessons, drawing examples on the white board. We also played the 4-beat rhythm game with the hand drum.
Next week is our final class recital. We are going to play our group song for your Moms and Dads and show them all the interesting new things we've learned about music this year.
It should be very fun. Hope to see all of you there!
Tuesday, June 3
Westmount Elementary School Tues. June 3 12.15-1.15pm
From Aleysha Mullen:
The Westmount class went very well, really cute kids. Hannah was absent today.
Everybody remembered middle C position and the notes on the grand staff no problems. After brief technical difficulties, everybody got into their lesson and nobody had any problems. The level ones all insisted that they were on lesson 25 so thats what they did, they didn't have any problems with it. They all played a few games and composed a song before we started the group piece. We got through the first 4 lines of Ode to Joy all together. We played it very slowly but it was still together. Then there were 5 minutes left and they wanted to play the musical hot potato game singing the letters of the notes so we played that. They were all very good for me and they are excited to hear about your trip when you get back!
The Westmount class went very well, really cute kids. Hannah was absent today.
Everybody remembered middle C position and the notes on the grand staff no problems. After brief technical difficulties, everybody got into their lesson and nobody had any problems. The level ones all insisted that they were on lesson 25 so thats what they did, they didn't have any problems with it. They all played a few games and composed a song before we started the group piece. We got through the first 4 lines of Ode to Joy all together. We played it very slowly but it was still together. Then there were 5 minutes left and they wanted to play the musical hot potato game singing the letters of the notes so we played that. They were all very good for me and they are excited to hear about your trip when you get back!
Monday, June 2
Fleming Tower Elementary School Mon. June 2 2.15-3.15pm
From Melissa Mackie:
Monday's class at Flemming Tower was great. We played a timing game at the begining of class and then the students went through their lessons, practice, and games. I went around to each keyboard and went through Ode to Joy with them, making sure the students really understood the concept of finger numbers and that they were getting through the first two lines. The last 10 min was spent going through Ode to Joy. Some of the students were having a bit of difficulty keeping their fingers in the proper positions so we worked on this as a class.
In Attendance:
Benjamin - Completed CMJ 1A level 9
Ryan was absent
Emma - Completed CMJ 1B level 20
Lauren - Completed CMJ 1B level 20
Jessica - Completed CMJ 1B level 20
Jacqueline - Completed CMJ level 20
Noah was absent
Jared - Competed CMJ 2B level 33
Reece - Completed CMJ 2B level 33
Brianna - Completed CMJ 2B level 33
Christopher was absent
Jansyn - Completed CMJ 2B level 33
Monday's class at Flemming Tower was great. We played a timing game at the begining of class and then the students went through their lessons, practice, and games. I went around to each keyboard and went through Ode to Joy with them, making sure the students really understood the concept of finger numbers and that they were getting through the first two lines. The last 10 min was spent going through Ode to Joy. Some of the students were having a bit of difficulty keeping their fingers in the proper positions so we worked on this as a class.
In Attendance:
Benjamin - Completed CMJ 1A level 9
Ryan was absent
Emma - Completed CMJ 1B level 20
Lauren - Completed CMJ 1B level 20
Jessica - Completed CMJ 1B level 20
Jacqueline - Completed CMJ level 20
Noah was absent
Jared - Competed CMJ 2B level 33
Reece - Completed CMJ 2B level 33
Brianna - Completed CMJ 2B level 33
Christopher was absent
Jansyn - Completed CMJ 2B level 33
Friday, May 30
Westmount Elementary School. Grades 3-6. Friday May 30 12.15-1.15pm
From Emily Nguyen:
The lesson went well today. We picked out 2 recital songs and the level 3's worked on Ode to Joy together with the group performance tool, although they still need practice playing together. We learned how to play an e minor scale and next week will begin learning about triads (three note chords). Some of the students worked on Day dream believer and Will played farewell to Nova Scotia. This is a great group of students!
The lesson went well today. We picked out 2 recital songs and the level 3's worked on Ode to Joy together with the group performance tool, although they still need practice playing together. We learned how to play an e minor scale and next week will begin learning about triads (three note chords). Some of the students worked on Day dream believer and Will played farewell to Nova Scotia. This is a great group of students!
J. W. MacLeod Elementary School Fri. May 30 2.45-3.45pm
From Melissa Mackie:
Fridays class went well though everyone was very anxious to get outside (it was a nice day and the school was preparing for the Spring Fair which was happening Saturday). First we reviewed the scales and then we went over triads (everyone had a very good understanding). Everyone had a chance to draw a triad on the board and play one for me on their keyboard. Everyone then worked on their songs and then played games. The last 10 min was spent on Ode to Joy.
In attendance:
Miguel and Erika
Victoria and Hannah
Jeremey and Gabriel
Rose and Chloe
Antony
Fridays class went well though everyone was very anxious to get outside (it was a nice day and the school was preparing for the Spring Fair which was happening Saturday). First we reviewed the scales and then we went over triads (everyone had a very good understanding). Everyone had a chance to draw a triad on the board and play one for me on their keyboard. Everyone then worked on their songs and then played games. The last 10 min was spent on Ode to Joy.
In attendance:
Miguel and Erika
Victoria and Hannah
Jeremey and Gabriel
Rose and Chloe
Antony
Thursday, May 29
Kingswood School Thurs. May 29 11.40-12.40pm
From Aleysha Mullen:
Class went very very well today!
Everyone was in attendance and you all listened very well. You were really enthusiastic about playing your pieces. I showed you the video that goes with Ten Little Indians and you got pretty excited about that. You also LOVE to sing! So far I haven't taught a class where the students sing out loud together. Aidan and Josh had a little extra time before I introduced triads so they were browsing the library and found superman. I was helping out Ben with Ode to Joy and they started singing together, then of course Ben wanted to sing too so I let them all sing it once together. You had no problem at all with the Triads. You were all able to write a triad on the board and play them on your keyboards as well. You did ok with the group piece and we got all the way through it, however we did not get to try it with the accompaniment yet.
Class went very very well today!
Everyone was in attendance and you all listened very well. You were really enthusiastic about playing your pieces. I showed you the video that goes with Ten Little Indians and you got pretty excited about that. You also LOVE to sing! So far I haven't taught a class where the students sing out loud together. Aidan and Josh had a little extra time before I introduced triads so they were browsing the library and found superman. I was helping out Ben with Ode to Joy and they started singing together, then of course Ben wanted to sing too so I let them all sing it once together. You had no problem at all with the Triads. You were all able to write a triad on the board and play them on your keyboards as well. You did ok with the group piece and we got all the way through it, however we did not get to try it with the accompaniment yet.
Wednesday, May 28
BLT Elementary School Wed. May 28 12.15-1.15pm
From Melissa Mackie:
Today's class went well.
We started out with a review, then went through the lessons, practice, and games on the computer. Only a few groups had time to record in the improv room before we began working on Ode to Joy.. they were very eager to practice this. We reviewed the first line and began working on the second line. Students picked it up very quickly. We then played the first three lines together as a group and continued to practice it. For the last five minutes of the class we played the monkey game that they love!
Everyone was in attendance
Abbey - finished CMJ 1A Level 6
Kyheem - finished CMJ 1A Level 6
Billy - finished CMJ 1B Level 22
Connor - finished CMJ 2A Level 36
Cameron - finished CMJ 2A Level 36
Jacob - finished CMJ 2A Level 36
Haylea - finished CMJ 2A Level 36
Today's class went well.
We started out with a review, then went through the lessons, practice, and games on the computer. Only a few groups had time to record in the improv room before we began working on Ode to Joy.. they were very eager to practice this. We reviewed the first line and began working on the second line. Students picked it up very quickly. We then played the first three lines together as a group and continued to practice it. For the last five minutes of the class we played the monkey game that they love!
Everyone was in attendance
Abbey - finished CMJ 1A Level 6
Kyheem - finished CMJ 1A Level 6
Billy - finished CMJ 1B Level 22
Connor - finished CMJ 2A Level 36
Cameron - finished CMJ 2A Level 36
Jacob - finished CMJ 2A Level 36
Haylea - finished CMJ 2A Level 36
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