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Recorder Performance

Review and Assessment - First Semester

Day 98of 180
Week 20of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Demonstrate proper recorder technique for B-A-G notes

2

Perform two learned recorder songs with clear tone

3

Practice musical discipline and joyful worship

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 150:3

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

— Psalm 150:3 (WEB)

Celebrates making music as an act of worship and praise

📦 Materials Needed

  • Recorder
  • BibleMouse Music Assessment Checklist
  • Quiet performance space
  • Metronome (optional)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse music lesson! Let's warm up our recorders and remember how God loves our musical praise.

💭 Review Question: What songs did we practice yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Today we'll show everything we've learned about playing the recorder with excellence

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Check recorder hand position
  • Review B-A-G note fingerings
  • Focus on clear, steady tone
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How can we make beautiful music that honors God?
  • What have you enjoyed most about learning recorder?
3Activity: Recorder Performance Showcase (10 min)
performance

Individual performance of two learned songs, using proper technique

📝 Instructions:
  1. Take deep breath before starting
  2. Play songs smoothly
  3. Keep steady rhythm
  4. Smile and enjoy making music!
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Play one song with parent assistance

Challenge: Add dynamics or perform for family members

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate your musical progress and thank God for the gift of music

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was challenging today?
  • What made you proud of your performance?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore sight-singing with fun solfege patterns!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

First-grade musicians are developing fine motor skills and musical awareness

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Offer lots of encouragement
  • Focus on effort over perfection
  • Use the BibleMouse Assessment Checklist for guidance
🤔 Common Struggles:

Maintaining proper breath control and consistent fingering

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Steady rhythm, clear tone, and joyful attitude

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Record performance to share with family
  • Create a simple music journal in BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Practice recorder for 10 extra minutes

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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