4th Grade Music Homework

Dear 4th Grade Students,

Here is your music friendly homework reminder.  On the note card I gave you in class, please write your rhythm pattern.  You are creating a flash card like the ones we read in class.

Here are the guidelines:
1) It must be four beats long.  More no, no less.
2) You can choose to use quarter notes, eighth notes, quarter rests, half notes, or sixteenth notes.
3) You need to use at least two different rhythms. If you only use one type of rhythm it would be pretty boring. Mix it up!


Here are some helpful reminders:
- You can draw four hearts on your card to help you keep track of the beats.
- Half notes last for two beats.
- Make sure the pattern is four beats long, not four rhythms.  Four half notes would end up equaling eight beats!!!


Please completed this assignment and bring it to class on Friday (4R) or next Monday (4C.)  If you finish it early you can always give it to me at lunch.

I can't wait to see the patterns you create!

Musically,
Ms. Mueller

VIDEO: Very Rhythmic Caterpillars

This week the 2nd graders shared their Rhythm Caterpillars with their class.  Each student took a turn to read the rhythms in the order in which they arranged them. They were so proud to be able to share what they created. I was so proud to see how well they knew the quarter notes, eighth notes and quarter rests.

Here are just a few students in action.

Very Rhythmic Caterpillars

In second grade we are reviewing our rhythms so that we can become Rhythm Rockstars. We are reading flash cards, mystery songs, and even composing.

Last week we starting learning a poem about caterpillars. We tapped the beat and clapped the rhythms as we spoke the words.  The entire poem was made up of quarter notes (ta), eighth notes (ta-ti), and quarter rests!  Since we know those rhythms so well, we arranged our own rhythm patterns, creating rhythm caterpillars.


First, we arranged the rhythms in the order of our choosing.  We read the pattern to see if we liked it, and made changes if needed.

Next, we glued the rhythms onto craft sticks in order from left to right.  The craft sticks helped our caterpillar's body stay together.

Our caterpillars dried over the weekend and are waiting for us to return to music this week.  Each student will be sharing their rhythm caterpillar with their class.  It will be their first rhythm solo!

Stay tuned.  You just might see some rhythm caterpillar music videos. It will be my first attempt to uploading video.  Wish us luck!

- Ms. Mueller