From Drum Lessons to Pitched Percussion
Easily transition from unpitched to pitched percussion and master any keyboard organized instrument through synthesizing and transferring your knowledge of the elements of music.
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What's included
5 live meetings
2 hrs 55 mins in-class hoursProjects
1-2 hours per week. Capstone performance that includes the sharing of music ideas through varied types of performance.Progress Report
Pitched percussion skills checklist from teacher-created materials.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Beginner - Intermediate Level
*This class meets the National Standards for Music Education* Discover 1. How do musicians make creative decisions? 2. How do musicians improve the quality of their creative work? 3. How do performers select repertoire? 4. When is a performance judged ready to present? How do context and the manner in which musical work is presented influence audience response? Expand your knowledge of percussion instruments to the pitched percussion section. This includes xylophones, marimbas, bells, glockenspiel, piano. You may bring 1 instrument or switch between instruments every week. The constant is the music and the elements. If you are switching between instruments, there is a greater dependency from the learner to engage and think through the transfer elements. Participants will study 3 pieces of personally selected music. This music is an additional cost to the course and we will study all 3 at the same time, drawing connections and transferring the knowledge and discussion of music elements of pitch, rhythm, and structure. We will draw themes upon the similarities and address technical differences based on the conversations brought to the table by the learner and their instrument. The selected musical repertoire will drive our conversation of the identification of musical elements: rhythm, pitch, structure. By the end of this course, learners will have the confidence to perform comfortably threading together transfer skills of music on keyboard instruments.
Learning Goals
Perform 3 pieces of learner selected music on 1 or more of their keyboard organized instruments.Write an applicational product that identifies the elements and functions of music for pitch, rhythm, and structure.
Syllabus
3 Units
5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksUnit 1: Structure
Lesson 1:
Pitch organization
What are the parallels between the organization of the piano and mallet instruments? Apply our knowledge of pitch, range, and intervals to play familiar tunes on any keyboard-organized instrument. 35 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Patterns
Find the patterns that help make music interesting. What are the factors we need to consider? As we build our analysis list, bring your personalized repertoire selections so we can transfer fundamentals into music you know and love. 35 mins online live lesson
Unit 2: Sequence
Lesson 3:
Melodies
Quickly identify the motion of a melody by applying your knowledge of skips and steps. We will use sight techniques and visual to sound connections to help us find and learn the notes we need to play our music and make the song sound like the song we want. 35 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Chords
Chords and their patterns need a different type of decision making. What are the considerations needing to be made and how is that different across keyboard instruments. Who do you need to collaborate with to create the sound you want? 35 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This is a performance music class. Please plan for the environment of your learner and for all members of your household. Participation in this class will increase the level of sound in your environment.
Pre-Requisites
Experience reading music for rhythm and/or pitch.
Supply List
1. Piano or piano instrument (no virtual instruments) 2. Xylophone or marimba or bell kit 3. Learner choice of 3 -4 selections of music purchased from your favorite music supplier - please share chosen selections with instructor. * Optional: request a 15-minute consultation to discuss available options. *it is important the learner chooses their music, and the instructor is available as a guide. This is offered as an extra service and is not part of this class.
Joined January, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Doctoral Degree in Chemistry from The University of Tennessee
Master's Degree in Music from University of Tennessee
2 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Music from Ohio University
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from Ohio University
For over a decade, Laura served as a public school music teacher for the performing arts and academic music to include preschool through high school. She has received multiple award recognitions in the form of grants and the creation of non-profit organizations that evaluate the instruction of teachers in the field of music. She holds a Masters of Music in education specializing in performance from the University of Tennessee.Reviews
Live Group Course
$15
weekly or $75 for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
35 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
1-2 learners per class
