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Adding Note A

Recorder Begins: B-A-G Review

Day 23of 180
Week 5of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn the correct fingering for note A on the recorder

2

Practice transitioning smoothly between B and A notes

3

Develop patience and attentiveness while learning a new musical skill

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 33:3

“Sing to him a new song. Play skillfully with a loud noise of joy!”

— Psalm 33:3 (WEB)

Encourages learning music with joy and skill, just like our recorder practice today

📦 Materials Needed

  • Soprano recorder
  • BibleMouse Recorder Fingering Chart
  • Practice track
  • Notebook
  • Pencil
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall yesterday's B note practice and preview today's A note lesson

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about playing note B yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Demonstrate A note fingering and technique

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Place your left hand thumb on the thumb hole
  • Cover the first three holes with left hand fingers
  • Blow gently and steadily to produce a clear A note
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How is the A note different from the B note?
  • What does good recorder playing sound like?
3Activity: B-A Musical Ladder (10 min)
practice

Practice moving between B and A notes with increasing confidence

📝 Instructions:
  1. Start by playing B note three times
  2. Transition to A note three times
  3. Alternate between B and A in a steady rhythm
  4. Listen to the BibleMouse practice track for guidance
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Play each note slowly with parent guidance

Challenge: Create a short melody using B and A notes

4Closing (3 min)

Recap A note learning and celebrate musical progress

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about playing note A today?
  • What was the most fun part of our practice?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll add G note to our musical adventure!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are developing fine motor skills and breath control

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

Consistent breath control and finger placement

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Steady breath, correct finger positioning, enjoyment of music

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of your recorder in your BibleMouse music journal
  • Practice A and B notes for an extra 5 minutes before dinner

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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