Students from Kindergarten to Year 6 have had a fun and exciting start to 2020 in their new Music classes with Miss Parker. This term, all classes are exploring beat, rhythm and tempo at different levels. Working with their love of movement and vocalisation, students explore the difference between beat and rhythm, as well as creating their own rhythmic patterns. Percussion instruments will be utilised to further extend student knowledge and understanding of these concepts.

This week, Year 4 Blue began organising rhythmic symbols using the Kodaly method. They created their own patterns to share with classmates and the teacher. The patterns were made of three new symbols, that is, a crotchet, a pair of quavers and a crotchet rest. Students know these as ‘ta’, ‘ti-ti’ and *silence with arms out* respectively.

Studies have shown that the Kodaly method improves rhythm skills, music literacy, and the ability to clap and sing in increasingly complex parts. Outside music, it has been shown to improve perceptual functioning, concept formation, motor skills, and performance in other academic areas such as reading and maths. As Year 4 Blue continue their musical journey, they will begin to delve into pitch and dynamics.

Miss Parker congratulates Year 4 Blue on their enthusiasm and effort during all Music lessons.

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