Purple Magic Lesson #6

Teacher Tidbits

We played our C minor cadence chords again this week in class.  Here is a video to help.  Remember that the practice instructions listed under each assigned song are the goal by the END of the week.  Please don't drill your student.  Keep practice light and fun, and ATTEMPT each song EVERY day (5 days a week). "If you add a black key, a sharp or a flat key, like Magic it will change before you know!"

Purpose in the Play

Ode to Joy
We practiced hearing downbeats last year, now we’re listening for the upbeats as well. The downbeat is the first beat of the measure, and the upbeat just precedes that stronger downbeat. This song helps us feel that with our bodies --- and helps us to get to know a little bit about Ludwig van Beethoven along the way!
https://kidsmusiccorner.co.uk/composers/classical/beethoven/

Halloween Night
This 'spooky' song is a great repertoire piece to give us a little more practice on our C minor cadence. Hands will play together in our new 3/4 time signature, and we will even have an opportunity to try a bit of improvisation as the semester continues.


Making Musicians
Even the Muppets like to have a little fun with the upbeat in Ode to Joy. Click here if the video doesn't display below!