~ Substitute Teacher Video Lesson - Johann Straussįor more inspiration and music education blogs visit: ( / ˌ p ɪ t s ɪ ˈ k ɑː t oʊ/, Italian: translated as "pinched", and sometimes roughly as "plucked") is a playing technique that involves plucking the strings of a string instrument. *All lessons are available with a substitute teacher teaching video in the "Video/Bundles" category.
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More lessons about Composers ("Conversations With Composers"):īuy full volumes (12 lessons) of 'Conversations With Composers' here.īuy full volumes (12 lessons) of 'Prelude - an Introduction to Music for Children' here. My hope and desire with the lessons from Conversations with Composers is that through the stories, the activities, the music and the videos, children would be drawn into the fascinating world of Classical music. ~ Book Suggestions - "The Ladybug Waltz" and "Waltz of the Scarecrow." ~ Listening Suggestions - "The Blue Danube", "Die Fledermaus" and "Tritsch-Tratsch Polka." ~ Composer sketch for coloring/sketching purposes.
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~ Older learners will get to learn HOW to dance the waltz to 'The Blue Danube!' Dancer and choreographer Sandra Booker will teach students in a private link how to dance to a 3/4 time signature, complete with easy or harder options! This activity has a private link where students will be able to use their bodies and music together to have some fun! ~ Young learners will get to practice some choreography for the popular 'Pizzicato Polka' that Strauss wrote. ~ A sneak peek video at what it looked like to dance the waltz in the mid 18th century in Europe. ~ An informative section on the life and music of Johann Strauss. ~ Practice conducting a piece of music in 3/4 time, a time signature that was so popular with Strauss' waltzes. One important note is that the use of a music platform such as Apple music, Spotify or YouTube is a must when facilitating these musical lessons! In the appendix, I've included a sketch of the composer that can be used to either string up as a timeline or be used as a coloring/painting template to keep little hands busy during the informative section of the lesson.Įach lesson gives you a list of materials needed at the beginning of the lesson which usually includes many household items that a classroom or house would already have.
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Within each lesson you will find the option of using a link or a QR code that links you directly to a short video or live performance featuring music by the composer. Included in each 30 minute lesson is a "Setting The Stage" section which introduces the children to what they are about to learn followed by a more informative teaching time called "Diving Deeper", and followed by a hands on "Activity Time."Įach lesson has book suggestions as well as listening suggestions that correspond with the theme of the lesson, in this case all highlighting the life and music of Johann Strauss! Accompanying the teaching time is the choice between two activities one for young learners ages 4-8 years old and one for older learners ages 8-12 years old. All lessons are suitable for ages 4-12 and can be worked on together as a group or family. No previous musical is necessary to facilitate these lessons. Learn about the life and music of Johann Strauss! This easy open and go lesson is perfect for classrooms or home-school.
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