Music Appreciation - The Elements of Music and Rhythm
During this 10-week course learners will study a variety of topics including rhythm, meter, form, dynamics, tempo and musical road signs.
Angelia McArthur
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5.0
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What's included
10 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Homework assignments will be given at the end of each class. The pacing of this course may be adjusted as needed. Homework may include rhythm practice, short reading assignments with questions, online quizzes and a music composition project.Assessment
Learners will be formally assessed through class participation and weekly assignments. Upon request, the teacher will keep track of assignment grades and provide grade reports.Grading
includedClass Experience
Music Appreciation - Elements of Music will emphasize rhythm while incorporating the topics of meter, form, dynamics, tempo and musical road signs. Each class will begin with homework check and share. Then learners will practice and perform rhythms using a plastic, disposable cup as an instrument. Next, learners will receive instruction on a certain concept followed by related activities such as games, composition and rhythm activities. Classical music will be incorporated throughout the course to emphasize the topic. Class will end with an explanation of the week's homework assignments. Homework is designed to keep learners engaged, to prepare learners for the upcoming class, and to facilitate a more interactive learning environment. Homework may include rhythm practice, short reading assignments with questions, online quizzes and a music composition project. Assignments and resources will be posted on the Outschool classroom each week. Some assignments will have both a digital and print version so learners may choose which format to complete. Learners will be given handouts and materials to use during class. Below is an outline of the course. The pacing of this course may be adjusted as needed. Week 1 Class Introduction Rhythm - Dotted Quarter, Single Eighth Note Week 2 Rhythm - Dotted Quarter, Single Eighth Note Mozart Week 3 Rhythm - divided beats Meter Week 4 Rhythm - divided beats Tempo Week 5 Rhythm - sixteenth notes Week 6 Rhythm - sixteenth notes Dynamics Week 7 Rhythm - review all Musical Road Signs Week 8 Rhythm - review all Tempo Week 9 Rhythm Project Demonstration and time to work Week 10 Project Presentations Review Game Music appreciation classes can be taken in any order. Grade sheets are available upon request.
Learning Goals
The learner will:
*identify and perform music in different meters.
*read and write rhythms.
*identify and demonstrate dynamics, tempo and form in music.
National Music Standards
*MU:Cr2.1.5b Use standard and/or iconic notation to document personal rhythmic ideas.
*MU:Pr4.2.5a Demonstrate understanding of the structure and the elements of music (such as rhythm and form) in music selected for performance.
*MU:Pr4.2.5b When analyzing selected music, read and perform using standard notation.
*MU:Re9.1.5a Evaluate musical works and performances, applying established criteria, citing evidence from the elements of music.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Learners will need to use scissors to cut apart manipulatives on several weeks. They may prepare the materials ahead of time and might need assistance with using scissors.
Supply List
Each week learners need writing/coloring supplies, weekly handouts that will be posted to the classroom, scissors (some weeks) and a disposable plastic cup. Optionally: the learner may choose to organize materials in a folder or small binder.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2020
5.0
233reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
This class is a culmination of lessons that have been created over 28 years of teaching experience. Most materials are created by the teacher. This class would be equivalent to a semester of elementary general music and is aligned with national music standards. If you would like a preview of the teacher's structure and style, there is an ongoing theory or composer class that would be a great intro to the teacher -
https://outschool.com/classes/music-theory-moments-7aY6uxpU?sectionUid=dc17061f-41ba-4f5b-b2fe-8671b7b31b68&showDetails=true
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Live Group Class
$10
weekly or $100 for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
40 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
4-8 learners per class
