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Playing on Bells

Adding La to Our Songs

Day 30of 180
Week 6of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Play 'Hot Cross Buns' on resonator bells using sol-mi-la pitches

2

Connect solfege hand signs to actual bell pitches

3

Practice listening and following musical instructions

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 150:3

“Praise him with the sound of the trumpet. Praise him with psaltery and harp!”

— Psalm 150:3 (WEB)

Celebrates making joyful music to praise God, just like we're learning to do today

📦 Materials Needed

  • Resonator bells (E, G, A)
  • BibleMouse hand signs poster
  • Staff paper
  • Pencil
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Remind students about previous lessons on 'Hot Cross Buns' and sol-mi-la

💭 Review Question: What three notes do we know in 'Hot Cross Buns'?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introduce how solfege hand signs match actual bell pitches

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Sol is G, Mi is E, La is A
  • Use hand signs while touching corresponding bells
  • Listen carefully to pitch and placement
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Which hand sign feels most comfortable?
  • Can you hear the difference between the notes?
3Activity: Bell Playing Adventure (10 min)
hands-on

Play 'Hot Cross Buns' on resonator bells, matching hand signs and pitches

📝 Instructions:
  1. Place bells in order: E, G, A
  2. Practice hand signs for each pitch
  3. Slowly play 'Hot Cross Buns'
  4. Repeat and get faster as you improve
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps guide hand to correct bells

Challenge: Try playing with eyes closed using muscle memory

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate musical progress and connect to praising God

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about music today?
  • How can we use music to worship?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how silence is also part of music

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

First introduction to connecting solfege to actual instrument pitches

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Focus on fun, not perfection
  • Praise effort over precise performance
🤔 Common Struggles:

Coordinating hand signs with bell placement

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enjoyment and willingness to try

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw the bell pitches on staff paper
  • Create a simple song using sol-mi-la
  • Watch BibleMouse music tutorial video

Ready for Tomorrow?

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