Seimpi Lesson 6

22 Aug 2010 (Sun):

In this lesson, we did 2 new exercises. To refresh the kids' memory, teacher Marcia went thru the different note values & the counts accordingly before they attempted to do the below activity. Joining the notes to their #. of counts.

And in this one below, helping the bear find its home by circling 2 black bars as it goes along.

We also did more flash cards & mix n match games. Teacher Marcia emphasized that the kids got to learn the notes & their placing on the music sheet. For example: C wld look like a circle with a short line in between & D sits just directly below the 1st line. See bottom illustration.

Rachel 'passed' her homework given last week. She managed to follow the teacher's pointing & counting & her saying out loud the notes.

For homework given, they were to play a new music piece " Hot Cross Buns" But teacher Marcia informed that she would nt point to the notes & have each child playing it correctly. Instead, the kids got to play by themselves & read each note out. The last half an hour was used to play on the previous piece & practiced on this new piece.

This is how the pitch on treble clef looks like. For C, its a circle with a short line in the middle. ( 3rd circle from left - top). Then D, just directly below the 1st line. E sits right in the middle of the 1st line. F in between the 1st & 2nd line & lastly, G sits in the middle of the 2nd line.

Perhaps, this wld be easier to look at, with its corresponding note. This one also showed the pitch in bass clef but that is for later.
I happened to scout ard for a 2nd hand keyboard & js as luck got it, one of my fren got one to give away. Although it doesnt look professional, at least its good for practice & the keyboard & volumes are all functioning properly. That should be enough currently.

The whole view of the electronic keyboard.

I want to have sme of those flash cards that teacher Marcia used to show the kids so that I can guide Rachel along & keep her memories fresh. But where can i get those? I find them very useful & easy to use. Even as a adult myself, i learn along the way & it helps alot.

Can someone tell me which website can i download from or anywhere i can purchase them? TIA!