Music

Grade 1 musical foundations: rhythm, melody, instruments, and singing

Rhythm and Beat

Steady Beat and Rhythm Patterns

Feeling and clapping a steady beat. Understanding the difference between beat and rhythm. Creating simple rhythm patterns.

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Fast and Slow, Loud and Quiet

Tempo (fast/slow) and dynamics (loud/quiet) in music. Listening for changes in speed and volume in songs.

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Body Percussion and Movement

Making music with your body: clapping, stomping, snapping, patting. Moving to music: marching, swaying, dancing.

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Melody and Singing

Singing Simple Songs

Learning and singing age-appropriate songs. Matching pitch, singing in tune. Songs with repetition and simple melodies.

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High and Low Sounds

Identifying high and low pitches. Understanding that pitch is how high or low a sound is. Singing high and low notes.

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Musical Storytelling

Using music to tell stories and express feelings. How fast, slow, loud, and quiet music can show different emotions.

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Instruments and Listening

Exploring Classroom Instruments

Playing simple instruments: tambourine, triangle, maracas, xylophone. Holding and playing instruments correctly.

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Instrument Families

Introduction to instrument families: strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion. Recognizing the sound of common instruments.

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