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Brass and Bold

Instruments of the Orchestra

Day 72of 180
Week 15of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify trumpet and trombone as brass instruments

2

Understand how brass instruments make sound by buzzing lips

3

Develop appreciation for different musical sounds

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 150:3

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

— Psalm 150:3 (WEB)

Connects lesson to biblical celebration of music and praising God through instruments

📦 Materials Needed

  • YouTube or audio device
  • Toilet paper tube or paper cup
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade K Music
  • Pictures of brass instruments
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall yesterday's lesson about string instruments and introduce today's brass instrument exploration

💭 Review Question: What instruments did we learn about yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Explain brass instruments and demonstrate how they make sound

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Brass instruments make sound by buzzing lips into a mouthpiece
  • Trumpet and trombone are bright, loud instruments
  • Musicians change sound by moving their lips and sliding tubes
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think makes a brass instrument sound different?
  • Can you make a buzzing sound like a trumpet?
3Activity: Brass Buzz Challenge (8 min)
listening

Use paper tube to make trumpet sounds and listen to brass instrument recordings

📝 Instructions:
  1. Hold paper tube like a trumpet
  2. Make buzzing sounds into the tube
  3. Listen to brass instrument recordings from BibleMouse Music Collection
  4. Try moving tube to change sound
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just make buzzing sounds

Challenge: Try to match pitch of recorded instruments

4Closing (3 min)

Review brass instrument characteristics

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes brass instruments special?
  • Can you remember the names of two brass instruments?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore woodwind instruments that whistle and sing!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Brass instruments produce sound through lip vibration against a mouthpiece

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Keep activity playful and exploratory
  • Demonstrate buzzing sound yourself to model
  • Praise child's curiosity and listening
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find consistent buzzing challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Engagement, attempt to mimic sounds, enjoyment of music

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of a brass instrument
  • Watch short child-friendly orchestra instrument video
  • Practice making different sounds with paper tube

Ready for Tomorrow?

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