Standard Course of Study :: Music Education — Grade 1

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Shapely compositions: Students will compose four measures of music using shapes to denote the quarter and eighth notes. The individual compositions are combined to make a longer piece of music that students enjoy playing on rhythm instruments.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Music Education)

Rhythm stars: This lesson will introduce the main components of rhythm: quarter, eighth, and sixteenth notes.; Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Music Education); By Laura Abernethy.

Music reading railroad: Students will learn to read quarter notes, rests and repeat signs using a traditional folk song.; Format: lesson plan (grade K Music Education); By Melissa Vincent.

Instruments in action: Students will demonstrate mastery of eight measures of four beats by speaking, moving and playing. They will classify instruments metals, woods, scrapers, ringers, shakers, etc.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Music Education); By Jeanne Anderson.

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