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Au Clair de la Lune

Recorder Note G

Day 48of 180
Week 10of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Play the French folk song 'Au Clair de la Lune' using notes G, A, and B

2

Read simple musical notation for three-note song

3

Develop patience and joy in learning a new musical skill

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 100:1

“Make a joyful noise to Yahweh, all you lands!”

— Psalm 100:1 (WEB)

Celebrating learning music as a way to praise God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Soprano recorder
  • BibleMouse Recorder Method Book
  • Music notation sheet for 'Au Clair de la Lune'
  • Practice chart
  • Pencil
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall yesterday's three-note scale practice and get excited about learning a new song

💭 Review Question: Can you show me the fingering for note G?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introduce 'Au Clair de la Lune' as a beautiful French folk song

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • This song is from France, a country far away
  • We'll learn to play it using G, A, and B notes
  • Reading music is like learning a special language
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you know about France?
  • How does reading music make you feel?
3Activity: Au Clair de la Lune Recorder Practice (10 min)
hands-on

Step-by-step learning of the song from notation

📝 Instructions:
  1. Look at the music notation carefully
  2. Practice each note slowly
  3. Play the entire song, one line at a time
  4. Mark progress on BibleMouse practice chart
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on first two lines of the song

Challenge: Try playing the song from memory

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate learning the new song and reflect on musical progress

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was the most fun part of learning this song?
  • Which note was the most challenging?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll play 'Mary Had a Little Lamb' using all three notes

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

French folk songs are wonderful for introducing international music to children

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Praise effort over perfection
  • Use the BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional support
🤔 Common Struggles:

Transitioning between different notes can be challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent finger placement and growing confidence

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of France in your BibleMouse art journal
  • Listen to other French folk music together
  • Practice the song for family members

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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