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THIRD AND FOURTH GRADE!

1. CREATING A BEAT
Today we are going to experiment with an app that will allow us to create our own beat. 
1. Go to https://musedlab.org/groovepizza
2. Watch the video tutorial below.
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3. Fill out the Google Form below.
 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflFdjDhb31g8QUVsznZrRpKhF7um6QbTh7wR9_EP72mHprjA/viewform
4. Rhythm game with cups
This week we are going to learn a game using plastic cups. 
1. Watch the video below.
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2. Learn the cup game and send Ms R a video on the form below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdm8mmcMAqsF2RWr-yoeXQwNGtKTGB4e95zcVzfUzJgA80_-Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
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7. May the Fourth be with you!
This is Star Wars week!

1. Watch the tutorial attached: "Star Wars Theme Tutorial"
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2. Go to the link attached "Chrome music lab - Song Maker" (https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Song-Maker/song/6387954973933568)

3. Fill out the google form (Don't forget to copy your link): "May the force be with you"
 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyhAWkDub3pHAdMBvWSuu-Ky2unrYvTAno8KpBwNbtsOr1Og/viewform
 
2. VARIATION PLAYGROUND

What is a Variation?
It's a technique where the main melody (theme) is repeated in a modified form. The changes may involve melody, rhythm, harmony, timbre, set of instruments or any combination of these.

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1. Go to https://musedlab.org/variation-playground.
2. Watch the video tutorial below.

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3. Fill out the Google Form below. 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScr_7H4nBdjBKlDKv-YWipStYWZwU9DrQuVW_Bdrpsqk6Cb_w/viewform

5. Opera Time!
This week we are going to direct an Opera! You'll get to hear the opera and interact with the characters. You get to pick their outfits, their dance moves, the way the house looks and more!!! Come and see the world of opera from your home!

Step 1: Click the link below "Hansel & Gretel: Go Classical for Kids!" make sure you enable flash player and start playing!
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  http://classicalkusc.org/kids/opera/
 
 
Step 2: Fill out the google form below. "Hansel & Gretel
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https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8KFSQ_SCin-LV_uiJPaVc82qBPwnuV5azNLiE6rf3vSRgkg/viewform
8. Are you caught up with your music assignments?
This week I will give you the chance to complete any assignments you have missed, below you will find a list of all the assignments with the links to each one of them! If you haven't explored them you are missing out! Our assignments are mostly games!
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  • Creating a Beat

  • Variation Playground

  • Analyze and Compare

  • Cup Game

  • When I’m Gone

  • Opera Time 

  • Incredibox

  • May the Force (4th) be with you

3. ANALYZE AND COMPARE
Below you will find two versions of the song "Stand by me" by Ben E King. Listen to both versions, be mindful of the music, not just the video. Notice and analyze how these two versions are different or similar.

Answer the questions on the attached google form. Make sure you answer in complete sentences.
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1. Watch both videos below.
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2. Fill out the google form below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVTXxiwiQ2Q6sDQJTm1Ic_cqpAsk0gc7Bre7a8XuxbxfDSIA/viewform?usp=sf_link
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6. Incredibox
This week we are going to help some beat boxers make a fire beat!
Follow the instructions video very closely! I am looking for real musical creations so I will be a little more picky than I've been before. These creations are the first part of a really fun activity so make sure you are thoughtful, you will need to use this beat next week again!!!.

Step 1: Watch the tutorial Video "Incredibox Tutorial"
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Step 2: Create your own beat box piece at "Demo - Incredibox"
 
https://www.incredibox.com/demo/

Step 3: Send Ms R your creation on the google form "Incredibox"
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3lD0WF8LwRxPHRmaEC2M6kAbsv-tPbawpxvA1VPwomEEh0w/viewform
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9. Dr. Seuss - Incredibox

Hello Everybody! This week we are going to use the songs we already created on incredibox and we are going to use it to read, sing or rap a Dr. Seuss book to the beat of our song!!! I know some of us watched some videos of people rapping Dr Seuss' books! 

 

(There will be some video examples for you to watch and PDFs of the books for you to pick. If you have a different Dr Seuss book you want to use, you can.)

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Step 1: Find your Incredibox song that you already created or create a new one if you want.


Step 2: Watch the video lesson below.                                                                    - Watch the video examples-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Step 3: Pick a book and practice your reading! It won't be easy if you don't practice a little. (PDFs below) 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Step 4: Record a video of yourself performing WITH the Incredibox song.
Step 5: Send me the video on the google form.

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https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDOusgpYiO-jyaC-7kFOfo53CAvLkDws1SU6uouH4rniAd5g/viewform?usp=sf_link

10. The Rhythm Trainer...
This week we are going to play with some rhythm!

Step 1: Watch the Tutorial below for instructions
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Step 2: Follow the link "The Rhythm Trainer"
https://www.therhythmtrainer.com/

Step 3: Email me your results at srengifo@etmonline.org
11. Rhythm Doctor.
Hello! Today we are going to play a rhythm game called Rhythm doctor!
It's a simple rhythm game. You are a doctor and to help your patients you must take their heart beat. Once you are able to help your first patients, more patients will be unlocked.

(You may need to use flash player, )

Step 1: Follow the Link below. (Rhythm Doctor by fizzd)
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https://fizzd.itch.io/rhythm-doctor

Step 2: Follow the tutorial and game instructions on the game. (The tutorial will help you learn how to play the game, please do not skip it)
- The space bar is the main key you will press. You need to press it on the right beat.

Step 3: Take a screenshot of your rank when you are done playing and email it to me at srengifo@etmonline.org.
12.  Let's tell the News!!!         (End of Year project)
2020 has been a difficult year for all of us. Today I want to give everyone the opportunity to reflect about the beautiful things that have happened to us, to think about how we feel, and to give everyone a little bit of hope.
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                                                                                                           ----- Please watch this Video I made for you
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

During the next two weeks, I will be gathering YOUR news....
We will each create a 15 - 20 second video (If you can't take a video, a voice recording with a picture of you or a drawing works too) where you:
1. Talk about something wonderful about this year.
2. Talk about how you feel. (You can talk about anything you want)
3. A message of love and hope.

Please email me your recordings! srengifo@etmonline.org. Don't forget to put your name, last name and class on there.
 (Remember, you have 2 weeks to complete your news)
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