Dear Musicianship 1 Students, This past week we introduced the new pitch “La”. Please use this short video to practice this note. We will continue to work on patterns containing So-Mi and La for several weeks so that everyone can master singing them in tune, writing them correctly and improvising and composing with these new notes. In addition, we have a new ensemble piece “Bounce High, Bounce Low” that everyone should learn for class. Please ask your guitar, violin, piano or voice instructor which part is best for you. Have a great week! Dear Musicianship 3 Students, This week we have introduced syncopation as we continue to work on Macro and Micro Beats. Here is a video that you may use to practice syncopated rhythms. While this is a review of a Musicianship 2 concept, it includes much more challenging examples of the rhythm, so take your time and keep a good steady beat! In addition, please be ready to play your guitar, piano or violin part for Canoe Song in class next week. Thank you! Dear Musicianship 3 Students, This week we added the awesomely fun song "I'll Think of You" AKA Epic Patty Cake. Please show it to your parents and practice some new moves to share with the class. This is a great activity for developing both a sense of the pulse (Regular, Macro and Micro beats) as well as how to divide the beat into different rhythms. Whether you do guitar, piano, violin or are a singer, this skill is invaluable to being able to play together or even as a soloist (plus it's just really, really fun!).
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