Quick Check Form: Grade 4 Music Curriculum
    Big Ideas to Emphasize in Grade 4 Music
    ·   Identify and write absolute pitch names in the treble clef staff.

    ·   Demonstrates proper technique on at least one pitched instrument (recorder or barred instrument).

    ·   Understand the symbols and structure of musical form.

    ·   Increasing knowledge of individual instruments.

    ·   Read, write and create notation including both rhythmic and melodic elements.

    ·   Sings basic harmony (rounds and partner songs).

    ·   Gains experience with a variety of music styles and cultures through listening, performing, improvisation, and composing.
    By the end of Grade 4
    Students will know:

    ·   Pitch names on treble clef staff .

          		Students will be able to :

    ·   Identify orchestral families and specific instruments by sight and sound.

    ·   Play a simple melody on a pitched instrument.

    ·   Identify and create music in a variety of forms.

    ·   Demonstrate proper technique on at least one pitched instrument.
    Core Vocabulary for Grade 4 Music:
    Treble Clef

    Strings

    Woodwind

    Brass

    Percussion     		Dotted half note

    Whole notes

    Whole rest

    Time signature

    1st Ending     		2nd Ending

    Fermata

    Bar Line

    Double Bar Line

          		Repeat Sign

    DC al fine/coda

    DS al fine/coda

    Coda
    Tips for Parents:
    Listen to music with your child:

    ·   Share songs with your child.

    ·   Play recorded music.

    ·   Listen to a wide variety of music:

    o   Choral

    o   Instrumental

    o   Classical

    o   Jazz

    o   Folk

    ·   Attend live music concerts.

    ·   Attend school concerts (most are free).

     

    Play music games with your child:

    ·   Jump Rope

    ·   Hop Scotch

    ·   Clapping Games

    ·   Marching

    ·   Make rhythm with household items.

    ·   Move rhythmically with your child to your favorite songs.

    ·   Read nursery rhymes.     		Do music with your child:

    ·   Sing with your child.

    ·   Encourage your child to use a singing voice outside of their regular speaking voice.

    ·   Sing or play in a community group.

    ·   If you choose private lessons, begin with piano.

     

    Praise your child to build their confidence.

     

    Websites:

    San Francisco Symphony Kids:

    http://www.sfskids.org/templates/home.asp?pageid=1

     

    Classics for Kids (Cincinnati Public Radio):

    http://www.classicsforkids.com/

     

    National Geographic Music:

    http://worldmusic.nationalgeographic.com/worldmusic/view/page.basic/home


     

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    Quick Check Form Developed by Ann Morgan, Everett Public Schools, 2001 Revised 11/18/08