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Go Tell It Melody

Recorder: Adding Low E and D

Day 99of 180
Week 20of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Play 'Go Tell It on the Mountain' using low E and D notes

2

Demonstrate correct fingering for expanded recorder range

3

Develop musical confidence and worship through song

📖 Scripture Connection

Isaiah 52:7

“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of good, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, 'Your God reigns!'”

— Isaiah 52:7 (WEB)

The song's mountain theme connects directly to this powerful Scripture about sharing God's message

📦 Materials Needed

  • Recorder
  • Extended fingering chart
  • Practice track
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade 2 Music
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Warm-up with previous week's octave scale, reminding students how they've expanded their musical skills

💭 Review Question: What new notes did we learn in our last BibleMouse music lesson?
2Teaching (8 min)

Introduce 'Go Tell It on the Mountain' with expanded note range

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Demonstrate correct fingering for low E and D
  • Explain song's connection to sharing God's good news
  • Break down melody into manageable sections
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Why do you think music can help us tell others about Jesus?
  • How does learning a new song help us grow musically?
3Activity: Mountain Melody Challenge (10 min)
practice

Practice 'Go Tell It on the Mountain' using full recorder range

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen to practice track
  2. Play along, focusing on new low E and D notes
  3. Mark progress on BibleMouse practice chart
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use color-coded fingering guide from Resource Guide

Challenge: Try playing without practice track

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on musical progress and spiritual message

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was challenging about today's lesson?
  • How can we use music to share God's love?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll prepare for our Mountain Top Performance of the complete song

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Learning an instrument builds discipline and worship skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient with new fingerings
  • Encourage consistent daily practice
  • Celebrate small musical victories
🤔 Common Struggles:

Coordinating new finger positions for low notes

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent finger placement and growing musical confidence

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture illustrating the song's message
  • Write a short prayer about sharing God's love

Ready for Tomorrow?

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