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Adding Note A

Recorder Note A

Day 41of 180
Week 9of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn correct fingering for recorder note A

2

Practice smoothly transitioning between notes B and A

3

Develop listening and musical coordination skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 150:3

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

— Psalm 150:3 (WEB)

Celebrates making music to praise God, connecting our musical learning to worship

📦 Materials Needed

  • Soprano recorder
  • Recorder fingering chart
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade 1 Music
  • Pencil
  • Notebook
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Warm welcome and quick review of previous recorder notes

💭 Review Question: Can you show me how to play note B from last week?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introducing note A fingering and technique

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Place your left-hand thumb on the thumb hole
  • Cover the first three holes with left-hand fingers
  • This creates the beautiful sound of note A
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does a clear note sound like?
  • How can we make beautiful music for God?
3Activity: A and B Note Dance (10 min)
hands-on

Musical game practicing transitions between A and B notes

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen to the rhythm
  2. Play note B when I say 'B'
  3. Play note A when I say 'A'
  4. Try to keep a steady beat
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Slower rhythm with verbal cues

Challenge: Faster rhythm with visual cards

4Closing (3 min)

Recap of note A learning and brief performance

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about note A today?
  • Can you show me how to play A?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll practice moving between A and B even more smoothly

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

First-grade students are developing fine motor skills and musical coordination

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use lots of positive encouragement
  • Focus on fun, not perfection
  • Demonstrate each step slowly
🤔 Common Struggles:

Covering all holes completely and maintaining consistent breath

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent finger placement and attempt to create clear note

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of your recorder in your BibleMouse music journal
  • Practice A note for 5 extra minutes
  • Listen to classical music featuring wind instruments

Ready for Tomorrow?

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