Cmp Lesson Plan For Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (Page 3 of 3) in pdf

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Musical/Expressive Outcome: Student experiences how different stories behind a piece can

influence the way the music is played.

Strategies:

1. Does student know what other pieces that use the same tune? Sing Alphabet Song and Baa, Baa,

Black Sheep. (Extra: see if student notices what is different about the rhythm—why?)

2. Share other unusual lyrics from history with student.

3. Experiment with dynamics, tempi, and articulations that express different lyrics best (no rights or

wrongs)—teacher demonstrates possibilities if helpful. Student uses open strings to facilitate

experimenting, add notes later.

4. Make up some about other possibilities. Have student write own lyrics to music.

Assessment:

1. Student performs piece with lyrics of choice in mind, using expressive sound and dynamic contrast.

2. Include student’s lyrics in program notes.

Scales/Exercises/Etudes to enhance learning and development:

Cello Coat hanger image: hang fingers heavily to depress string (strengthens fingers and teaches

young cellist how to push strings down without squeezing thumb)

Finger alternations (slow “trill exercises” or “finger taps”)

Major scale

Count rhythms out loud

Détaché bow stroke (bow placed in middle, forearm moves freely from elbow)

If learning Suzuki variations, student can listen to teacher playing each and have the opportunity to

characterize how rhythm changes affect the mood of each variation before teacher suggests traditional

labeling.

Specific Student needs these additional outcomes (if necessary):

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