CurriculumGrades K-2Visual & Performing Arts

Music: singing & playing simple instruments

Aligned to NCAS:Pr — National Core Arts Standards.

What this lesson teaches

Singing and playing instruments is fun, and even more fun together. You can sing songs with others, keep a steady beat on a drum or shaker, and then perform for people who love to listen. Starting together and stopping together is part of the music.

Worked example

Sing a favorite song while tapping a steady beat on a shaker or pot, then take a bow and have a little family concert.

Practice questions

  1. Sing a song you know and tap the beat at the same time.
  2. Make a shaker from a bottle and rice, then play along.
  3. Put on a tiny concert for your family.

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En español

Música: cantar y tocar instrumentos sencillos

Cantar y tocar instrumentos es muy divertido, y aún más divertido cuando se hace en conjunto. Puedes cantar canciones con otras personas, marcar el pulso con un tambor o una maraca, y luego actuar para quienes disfrutan escuchar. Empezar juntos y terminar juntos también es parte de la música.

Ejemplo: Canta tu canción favorita mientras marcas el pulso con una maraca o una olla, luego haz una reverencia y organiza un pequeño concierto familiar.

More Music lessons

Music: beat, rhythm & pitch (high/low, fast/slow)NCAS:ReMusic: making up sounds & musical ideasNCAS:Cr

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