Name that Tune 5
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Research Your Instrument
How much do you know about the instrument you play? Here are some questions you could find the answers to (if you don’t already know them): What family does my instrument belong to? (strings, woodwind, brass, percussion, keyboard) When was Continue reading Research Your Instrument
Picture Puzzle 5
Listen to a Concerto
A concerto is a piece of music for a solo player and an orchestra. It is a very popular type of music – it is exciting to hear and watch an expert soloist and to hear the huge sound from Continue reading Listen to a Concerto
Instruments 5
Compose a Walking and Jogging Tune
In a previous challenge you composed a Walking Tune on your instrument. Now we will try composing a tune with a more complicated rhythm – using walking and jogging notes. Start with a simple tune with just walking notes and Continue reading Compose a Walking and Jogging Tune
Music Counts 5
Musical Terms 3
In music we use Italian words to give us extra information about how to play the music. These are know as Italian terms. Terms used to describe how loudly or quietly to play are called dynamics.
Make Your Own Shaker
A shaker is a percussion instrument that is played by shaking it. Inside the shaker are stones, beans or seeds that rattle as the instrument is shaken. Maracas are a type of shaker that have a handle and are usually Continue reading Make Your Own Shaker
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