Little Notes: Music Exploration Class
In this class we will build a solid musical foundation while having fun!
Mrs. Erickson
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(65)
What's included
4 live meetings
2 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Optional home activities suggested between classes.Assessment
Informal assessmentClass Experience
In our class we will build a solid musical foundation for future instrument/voice study, or just for fun! This class also pairs nicely with learners who are just starting to learn an instrument. Topics we will cover: Recognition of instruments and families (Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Strings, Keyboards) Basic pitch recognition (singing on syllables) Direction of note reading on a music staff Basic music notation symbols (Treble Clef, Bass Clef, Dynamic Markings, etc.) Intervals up to a 5th Black key groups on the piano Piano white key names Music alphabet Note and rest values (Quarter Note, Half Note, Dotted Half Note, Whole Note, Quarter Rest, Half Rest, Whole Rest) Tapping and counting basic rhythms Singing songs Learning finger numbers for piano Week 1: Brass Family Quarter Notes, Half Notes, Whole Notes Introduce the Music Alphabet Singing music intervals Reading music intervals, seconds and repeated notes Rhythm Tapping Introduce Beehive Song Introduce Fish Alive Song Piano Keys CDE Optional Music notation printout Week 2: Woodwind Family Review of previous material Introduce Dotted Half Notes, Treble Clef, Bass Clef Meet the Music Staff Reading thirds intervals Singing music intervals/tapping rhythms Dynamics Review Piano Keys CDE Music Alphabet Mystery Note Game Review previous songs Optional Notation printout Week 3: String Family Review of previous material Singing music intervals/tapping rhythms Piano Keys FGAB Introduce rests Reading fourths intervals High Sounds/Low Sounds Introduce Grandma’s Glasses Piano key puzzle Optional Notation printout Week 4: Percussion Family and Keyboard Instruments Review of previous material Singing music intervals/tapping rhythms Introduce Quarter Rests Reading fifths intervals Long Sounds/Short Sounds Piano Keys FGAB Piano key puzzle Fishy Fish Note Game Optional Notation printout My teaching style is active! I believe children need to feel and experience music to understand it. We will sing, play, and learn about the material together. Our class is a positive attitude musical classroom. Learners will interact with Mrs. Erickson throughout the class. I encourage learners to have their cameras on during our class. No previous experience required to participate in our class. You do not need a piano to take this class.
Learning Goals
Our class prepares learners for studying piano, voice, and all instruments, or just for fun!
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parental guidance is needed during any scissor activities.
Supply List
Pencil with eraser Classroom printouts Blank paper for writing Art supplies such as crayons, colored pencils, scissors, tape, and glue
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2020
5.0
65reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Truman State University
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Truman State University
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Truman State University
Mrs. Erickson has a Masters degree in Music and a Masters degree in Special Education. She has taught private piano lessons for 25 years at her private piano studio, Erickson Piano Studio. Reviews
Live Group Class
$60
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
30 min
Completed by 31 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-7
3-10 learners per class
