Major Topics of Study
Rhythm
- Quarter note, eighth notes, half note, dotted half note, whole note, quarter rest, half rest, whole rest
- Time signature and measures
Melody - Treble clef
- Melodic direction on the treble staff
- Notes on the treble staff
- Orff instruments (glockenspiel, xylophone, metallophone)
- Recorders?
Harmony - Partner songs
- Rounds?
Form - Same/different sections (labeled with A, B, C, etc.)
- Rondo form
- Verse/refrain form
- Repeat sign
- First and second endings
- Phrases?
Expression - Dynamics: Forte, piano, crescendo, decrescendo
- Tempo: Adagio, moderato, allegro
- Short and long articulation
History and Culture - American folk, patriotic, and holiday songs
- Music of South America and Asia
- Instrument families: strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion