Music at Home May 15

Hello Royal Oak students! Good to see you again!

Here are a few more musical activities for you to play around with this week. Just click on the link under each picture to get started.

Remember, none of these activities are required.  But if you are looking for some other things to do with your family during this time, here are some musical ideas.

Listen  to a VEGETABLE ! ? !

Click HERE to hear the
instruments made of ICE.

Click HERE to listen to an
instrument made of stone.

Click HERE to listen to
instruments made of vegetables.

     If you've been following my blog recently, you know that you can use almost anything 

     around your home as a simple instrument. 

     These musicians have gone one step further; they have built complex instruments out of
     ice, stone and vegetables.  

     Click on the links above to learn about the special challenges and unique sounds of 

     these unusual instruments!

Move  to the music of "Seven Jumps"!

Click HERE to learn the moves, and
Click HERE to join the dance.

     Click on the links above to learn a dance to the old song, "Seven Jumps".
         WARNING: It starts off pretty easy, but gets a bit silly at the end!

 

Make Music  on a Musical Staff!

Click HERE to begin
your composition

     As part of our Music Program of Studies, students learn to read, write and perform 
     melodic notation by singing, moving and playing instruments.

     Most people do not have a xylophone, but thanks to the generosity of Music Play On-
     Line, you can play around with these musical symbols in your own home.

     The symbols may look a little different from those we've used in class, but the So's and 
     Mi's are still there, just waiting for you to compose your own melodies!

     Start with Level One, and then watch the possibilities unfold before you as you move
     through the app!

Music at Home May 8

Hello Royal Oak students! I hope you've been enjoying this beautiful weather!

Here are a few more musical activities for you to play around with this week. Just click on the link under each picture to get started.

Remember, none of these activities are required.  But if you are looking for some other things to do with your family during this time, here are some musical ideas.

Listen  to the Sounds of Nature!

Click HERE to print the
"Listening Scavenger Hunt"

     People can make beautiful music with their voices and instruments,
     but there are some wonderful sounds to enjoy in Nature, too!

     Bring this Listening Scavenger Hunt outside, and circle all of the sounds you hear.
     Do you hear any other sounds?  Add them to your chart, too!

     After you have been outside and heard all you can,
     come back in and talk about what you heard.
          Were some sounds harder to find than others?
               Which sounds were quiet, and which sounds were loud?
                    Did you hear something you have never heard before?
  

Move  to La Bamba!

Click HERE to dance along with
"La Bamba"

     Originally a folk song from Mexico, Richie Valens made "La Bamba" famous in 1958,

      and the world has been singing and moving along every since!

          Click on the link above to learn one way to move to this music,

          and then make up your own moves to create a new dance!

       

Make Music  with the Voice Spinner! 

Click HERE to open the
Voice Spinner

     Have you ever tried to speak backwards?  
     For example, if you speak the word "POTS" backwards, it sounds like "SPOT".

          The Voice Spinner allows you to record sounds, and then play them backwards
          and forwards, slowly and quickly.

              Try recording your name or part of your favorite song, 
              and then listen to what happens when you "spin" the sound around!

Music at Home May 1

Hello Royal Oak students! 

Here are a few more musical activities for you to play around with this week. Just click on the link under each picture to get started.

Remember, none of these activities are required.  But if you are looking for some other things to do with your family during this time, here are some musical ideas.

Listen  to the "Percussion Band" by Jack Grunsky!

Click HERE to play along with the
"Percussion Band".

     Last week you saw the Swedish Chef use things around his home to make music. 
          Jack Grunsky is a real person who does the same thing in real life! 

     Ask the permission of an adult, then make or find instruments that you want to play.
          Use the chart below, or explore your own ideas.
          
     Then play along with the "Percussion Band" by clicking the link above!

Instrument	Description	Possible Materials
Shaker	A container filled with small objects	You can fill a:     - toilet paper tube, balloon,       Tupperware, shoe box Fill with:     - Lego, dried rice or beans,         rocks, pine cones, paper clips
Scraper	A bumpy surface scraped with a stick	You can scrape a:     -tile floor, bottom of a shoe,      window blinds (carefully!),       colander, comb
"Tambourine"	Metal objects that strike each other	You can tap or shake:     -spoons, keys, metal toys
Drum	A hollow or empty container	You can use a:     -bowl or pot, the seat of a chair,      a box, empty pop or juice bottle

Move  with the Royal March of the Lion!

Click HERE to move
with the music.

Click HERE to watch the
musicians play.

     

     More than 100 years ago, Camille Saint-Saens wrote a musical joke for his friends,
          called the Carnival of the Animals.  Each song in the collection describes 
          the special thing about a different creature.

     In the first video, I'll show you four moves that work together 
          to tell the story of a lion hunting for its prey.

     Then click on the second video to watch the musicians play their instruments.  
          That is, until they are interrupted by a real lion!

Make Music with Boomwhackers! 

Click HERE to experiment with the
Boomwhackers.

         Students have played with Boomwhackers in the classroom, 
              and now you can play with your very own set at home!

         Each Boomwhacker is a different length and plays a different pitch.

          Experiment with the different sounds to make a musical pattern, or
               try to play Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star or another song that you know.

Music at Home April 24

Hello Royal Oak students! Good to see you again!

Here are a few more musical activities for you to play around with this week. Just click on the link under each picture to get started.

Remember, none of these activities are required.  But if you are looking for some other things to do with your family during this time, here are some musical ideas.

Listen  to the "Popcorn Song", performed by the Swedish Chef!

Click HERE to listen to the
Popcorn Song.

     Enjoy some music from the kitchen! 
         This famous chef uses pots and spoons and glasses to play along with this song.

     After you've watched the video once, 
          look for things around your house that make an interesting sound.

     Then play the video again, and play along with your "found-sound" instruments!  

Move  to the "Continental Drift" with Sid the Sloth!

Click HERE to learn the
"Continental Drift".

     Follow along with Sid as he teaches you a few dance moves.

          Then repeat these moves over and over with friends from around the world.

               Once you are an expert, teach your whole family and have a dance party!
 

Make a Musical Picture with the Spectrogram!

Click HERE to experiment with
the Spectrogram.

     A spectrogram is a picture of sound. It shows the frequencies that make up sound 
     (from low to high) and how they change over time (from left to right). 

    Explore this site to "see" the sounds of drums, birds and instruments.

    Then, use the mic to "see" your own sounds. What does it look like when you
         - whistle or sing
               - clap or rub your hands
                    - tap two spoons together
                         - make your dog bark!

Music at Home April 20

Hello Royal Oak students! Good to see you here again!

Here are a few more musical activities for you to play around with this week. Just click on the link under the picture to get started.

Remember, none of these activities are required.  But if you are looking for some other things to do with your family during this time, here are some musical ideas.

Listen  I am the Earth to Celebrate Earth Day!

Click HERE to sing along with
"I am the Earth"!

     With everything that is happening in our families, our communities and our world, 
          it is important to be thankful for the wonderful world around us.

     April 22 is Earth Day, and I invite you to sing along with this beautiful song 
          about our important relationship with our planet and with each other!
          

Move  with DancePla3y's Spiderman Song!

Click HERE to learn the
Spiderman Dance!

      Our students have all had the opportunity to work with DancePl3y at school, 

            and now you can enjoy the same energy and enthusiasm on-line!

      Remember the three rules of PL3Y:

               Be positive!

                    Be fun!

                         Be yourself!

Make Music  with Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood!

Click HERE to make your
own music!     

     Did you know that music has feelings?  
          Music can be happy or sad or even angry.

     On this site, you'll find that Daniel Tiger's music changes to show his different emotions.

          Try changing his feeling. (in the upper right corner)

               Try changing his music. (upper center) 

                    Try adding your own music by clicking on the flowers and the instruments. 
          

Music at Home - April 13

Hello Royal Oak students!  I hope you all enjoyed a happy long weekend with your families!

Here are a few more musical activities for you to play around with this week. Just click on the link under the picture to get started.

Remember, none of these activities are required.  But if you are looking for some other things to do with your family during this time, here are some musical ideas.

Listen  to the story of Peter and the Wolf, with music by S. Prokofiev. 

Click HERE to listen to
the story.

Click HERE to watch
the instruments play.

     Watch this story of about a boy's adventure with his friends. 
     You will hear different instruments play a special sound for each character. 
          Then listen to the story again to see the instruments making the music!

Move  with Jack Grunski's Good Morning Sunshine!  

Click HERE to move with the music.

      Let this cheerful song inspire you to get your body moving!
           It starts off with a simple pattern, and then adds a new action for every verse.

Make Music with a new challenge in the Google Music Lab! 

Click HERE to experiment with Chrome Music Lab

     Design your own Tongue Twister!

     A Tongue Twister is a short sentence that only uses words
          that start with the same letter or sound.
    They are difficult to say, especially if you try to say it quickly three times in a row!

     Try to speak these examples:

          She sells seashells by the seashore.

          Four fine fresh fish for you.
          Tom threw Tim three thumbtacks.

     Write your own Tongue Twister:

          1. Choose one letter or sound for your Tongue Twister.

          2. Write your sentence using only words that start with that sound.

          3. Keep it short.

    Now, write a melody for your Tongue Twister in Google Music Lab.  
          Write one note for each word, and try singing your words along with your melody. 

Music at Home - April 6

Hello Royal Oak students!  Nice to "see" you again!

Here are a few more musical activities for you to play around with this week. Just click on the link under the picture to get started.

Remember, none of these activities are required.  But if you are looking for some other things to do with your family during this time, here are some musical ideas.

Listen  to In the Hall of the Mountain King by Edward Grieg!

Click HERE to listen to the story of Peer Gynt.

Click HERE to watch the instruments
play the music.

           






     First, watch the story and keep the beat while listening to the music. 
            The music tells the end of the story.  
                 Explain what you think happens to Peer with words or pictures.
                 If you'd like, take a picture of your work and send it to me at ormann@cbe.ab.ca!

       Second, watch the instruments play the music.        
            How many times do they repeat the same music?
            How does the music change?
                 How fast is it?
                 How loud is it?
                 How does the music make you feel?

Move  with DJ Casper in the Cha Cha Slide!

Click HERE to dance along with the Cha Cha Slide.

     In this dance, you repeat the same sequence of moves again and again.

          Every time you start again, you turn and face another wall.

     It’s a challenging video, but keep working on it!

Every time you practice you’ll master more and more of the moves.

     Don’t forget to get funky now!

Make Music  with a new challenge in the Google Music Lab!

Click HERE to open the Music Lab

     Click on the link above to open the song 

          Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star in the Google Music Lab.

     Try adding notes above the melody.

          Find notes that sound good,

               notes that sound great, and

                    notes that sound terrible!

     Try adding notes below the melody, or even some notes above and some notes below.

      I would love to see what you come up with!  
           Save your favorite composition and send it to your family or friends 
                 or to ME at ormann@cbe.ab.ca!