CPPS MUSIC LEVEL 3-4
Unit: Singing & Play
Term 2 |Semester One (2020)
Grade 3
“A Ram Sam Sam”.
We are learning to sing a song called A Ram Sam Sam
Step 1 - Watch the first video and learn the words and actions:
https://funmusicmembers.com/at-home/3l1-1/
Step 2 - Watch the second video and learn the untuned percussion parts:
https://funmusicmembers.com/at-home/3l1-2/
Learn each of three parts by clapping or tapping your lap while you watch the video.
The tambourine: clap.
The triangle: tap your index fingers together.
The drum: pat your lap.
Step 3 - Make or find a home-made instrument and play with the song. You can choose to make a drum, a triangle or a tambourine.
Search “make a simple drum” or “make a simple tambourine” on Google and you will find lots of ideas for how to make a simple instrument. Make the instrument, and then choose one of the three parts in “A Ram Sam Sam” and play along with the second video above.
When you can play it, video yourself playing the piece and save for future assessment
Grade 4
“Click Go the Shears”.
We are learning to sing a song Click Go the Shears.
Step 1 - Watch the video and learn the song.
Watch the video on this page:
https://funmusicmembers.com/at-home/4l1-1/
Step 2 - Complete the worksheet.
Complete the attached worksheet about the meaning of the words in the song. All the answers can be found in the first video above.
Step 3 - Learn the untuned percussion parts.
Watch the following video:
https://funmusicmembers.com/at-home/4l1-2/
In this video there are three untuned percussion parts: the claves, the triangle and the tambourine. Firstly, learn to play each one of them by clapping your hands or tapping your lap. You may need to watch the video over and over again to learn the parts correctly.
Then find or make an instrument to use as a pair of claves, a triangle or a tambourine, and play it along with the video. This can be as simple as finding two sticks to hit together as claves, or a plastic container to use as a tambourine.
Then record your performance on video and save for future assessment
Grades 3 & 4
Music Appreciation | Listen to these after completing the work assigned above
The Elements of Music
Rhythm
What is rhythm?
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Rhythm is a pattern of sounds and silences through time.
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These sounds and silences are arranged over a beat (like a steady ticking clock) and grouped in bars (or measures).
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The example below shows two bars (or measures) and each bar (or measure) has four beats. We can arrange sounds and silences on top of each of these beats.
Arranging rhythm over a beat in bars (or measures)
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Using words to arrange sounds and silences is a way to arrange rhythm over a steady beat. Look at the example below and see if you can clap the rhythm making sure you keep a steady beat. Each dotted box represents two beats.
What do you hear?
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Mr. Kant will play one of the rhythms from the chart below. Write down the rhythm number he tapped. You may wish to write it on a piece of paper or type your answer in the chat box.
SEESAW SUBMISSION
Practice clapping the following rhythms to a steady beat (No.1-3). Once you are confident with your rhythms, record yourself (video or audio) using a mobile device. Record only ONE exercise (No.1 OR No.2 OR No.3. Upload your video or audio file to SeeSaw. Make sure to place in the Music Folder.
