1st Grade

Major Topics of Study

Rhythm
  • Steady beat
  • Quarter note (ta), eighth notes (ti-ti), quarter rest (sh)

Melody

  • Matching pitch
  • Melodic direction
  • High vs. low
  • Singing and reading sol, mi, and la
  • Line notes and space notes on the staff
  • Building song repertoire

Harmony

  • Singing solo vs. unison
  • Speech and rhythm ostinatos