This week in music class Division 2 learned the song "Kebe Mama" from Ghana and we worked on adding 3 - 5 instrument parts with the song.  We have been recording our performances so that we can listen and evaluate our playing.
In Division 1 this week we learned to identify Ta and Ti Ti in rhythm patterns and we are working on drawing rhythm patterns, reading, and playing rhythm patterns.

It is hard to believe the first week of school is almost over!  It has been so exciting to see the energy and enthusiasm to learn in music class this week!

This week we have been learning about the different types of drumming instruments, the materials that they are made from, and how to handle and play each instrument. The students are learning how to play  open tones "Peh" and bass tones "Poom" on the drums and to repeat rhythm patterns with precision in tone, volume, and technique.  Over the next weeks, the students will be learning rhythm patterns that we will begin to put together to create an Ensemble piece.  Students in Grades 3, 4, 5, and 6 will be practicing reading and playing rhythm patterns from flashcards and written music.