ALEX Classroom Resources

ALEX Classroom Resources  
   View Standards     Standard(s): [ARTS] MUS (0) 4 :
4) Organize personal musical ideas using iconic notation and/or recording technology, with guidance.

[ARTS] MUS (1) 4 :
4) Organize personal musical ideas using iconic notation and/or recording technology.

[ARTS] MUS (2) 4 :
4) Use iconic or standard notation and/or recording technology to combine, sequence, and document personal musical ideas.

[MA2019] (0) 15 :
15. Classify objects into given categories of 10 or fewer; count the number of objects in each category and sort the categories by count.

a. Categorize data on Venn diagrams, pictographs, and "yes-no" charts using real objects, symbolic representations, or pictorial representations.
Subject: Arts Education (K - 2), Mathematics (K)
Title: Creating AB Patterns
URL: https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/resources-for-educators/classroom-resources/lessons-and-activities/lessons/k-2/creating-ab-patterns/
Description:

Students will use math manipulatives to create AB patterns. They will play rhythm instruments following the patterns.  


   View Standards     Standard(s): [ARTS] MUS (1) 1 :
1) Create musical ideas for a specific purpose.

Example: Improvise four-beat patterns in question and answer form.

[ARTS] MUS (1) 4 :
4) Organize personal musical ideas using iconic notation and/or recording technology.

[ARTS] MUS (1) 6 :
6) Convey expressive intent for a specific purpose by presenting a final version of personal musical ideas to peers or informal audience.

[ARTS] MUS (1) 9 :
9) Read and perform rhythmic patterns using iconic or standard notation.

Subject: Arts Education (1)
Title: Performing and Composing Four Beat Patterns
URL: https://www.carnegiehall.org/Education/Programs/Music-Educators-Toolbox/Resources/1-Performing-and-Composing-Four-Beat-Patterns
Description:

Students will echo clap rhythm patterns including quarter notes, quarter rests and paired eighth notes. Students will compose four-beat rhythm patterns and perform them for the class. Demonstration videos are provided. 


   View Standards     Standard(s): [ARTS] MUS (1) 2 :
2) Generate musical ideas in multiple tonalities and meters.

Example: Improvise simple harmonic and rhythmic accompaniments within specified guidelines and major and minor tone sets, as well as duple and triple meter.

[ARTS] MUS (1) 4 :
4) Organize personal musical ideas using iconic notation and/or recording technology.

[ARTS] MUS (1) 9 :
9) Read and perform rhythmic patterns using iconic or standard notation.

Subject: Arts Education (1)
Title: Put Your Seat on the Beat
URL: https://www.carnegiehall.org/Education/Programs/Music-Educators-Toolbox/Resources/1-Seat-on-the-Beat
Description:

Students will echo clap four-beat rhythm patterns including quarter notes, quarter rest, and paired eighth notes. Students will sit in four chairs to create four-beat patterns. Video demonstrations are provided. 


   View Standards     Standard(s): [ARTS] MUS (0) 2 :
2) Generate musical ideas.

Example: Improvise rhythmic and melodic variations on given simple melodies.

[ARTS] MUS (0) 4 :
4) Organize personal musical ideas using iconic notation and/or recording technology, with guidance.

[ARTS] MUS (1) 1 :
1) Create musical ideas for a specific purpose.

Example: Improvise four-beat patterns in question and answer form.

[ARTS] MUS (1) 4 :
4) Organize personal musical ideas using iconic notation and/or recording technology.

Subject: Arts Education (K - 1)
Title: Exploring Long and Short Rhythmic Patterns Through Movement and Composition
URL: https://www.carnegiehall.org/Education/Programs/Music-Educators-Toolbox/Resources/K-Exploring-Long-and-Short-Rhythmic-Patterns
Description:

Students will compose rhythms using long and short sounds. Students will use iconic notation to notate their rhythm pattern. Students can read their pattern, play the pattern on an instrument, or use body percussion.  A worksheet is provided for students to notate their composition. A video is provided to demonstrate how to teach the activity. 


   View Standards     Standard(s): [ARTS] MUS (0) 4 :
4) Organize personal musical ideas using iconic notation and/or recording technology, with guidance.

[ARTS] MUS (1) 4 :
4) Organize personal musical ideas using iconic notation and/or recording technology.

[ARTS] MUS (2) 4 :
4) Use iconic or standard notation and/or recording technology to combine, sequence, and document personal musical ideas.

[ARTS] MUS (3) 4 :
4) Use standard and/or iconic notation and/or recording technology to document personal rhythmic and melodic musical ideas.

[ARTS] MUS (4) 4 :
4) Use standard and/or iconic notation and/or recording technology to document personal rhythmic, melodic, and simple harmonic musical ideas.

[ARTS] MUS (5) 4 :
4) Use standard and/or iconic notation and/or recording technology to document personal rhythmic, melodic, and two-chord harmonic musical ideas.

Subject: Arts Education (K - 5)
Title: Composing in Common Time
URL: https://www.carnegiehall.org/Education/Programs/Music-Educators-Toolbox/Resources/2-Composing-in-Common-Time
Description:

Students will review steady beat and four-beat rhythmic patterns. Students can work in groups or alone to compose four-beat rhythm patterns in common time. Worksheets are provided to download. Worksheets include 4/4, 3/4, and 6/8 meter signatures. Videos are provided to demonstrate how the activity can be taught. 


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