Sunday 3 May 2020

Recording - Device option

Have a go at creating your own graphic notation composition using the free resources below.
Teach someone else in your bubble how to use graphic notation. (Kandinsky or Fischinger versions below).

New Zealand Music Month Reading

Page from Starting with String text.
Starting with Strings, School Journal Level 2, August 2015
This text is about Sistema Aotearoa, a children’s orchestra based in Otara. The article explains how children join the orchestra, what’s involved in learning to play an instrument, and what it means to be part of the orchestra. 
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The Ukelele Maker, Junior Journal 58, Level 2, 2019 
Dave Gilberd is a luthier, a maker of stringed instruments. This report describes how Dave makes a ukulele. A note at the end of the report provides additional information about how the ukulele got its name. 
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The Kiwileles, Junior Journal 58, Level 2, 2019 
This report provides information about the Kiwileles, a ukulele orchestra made up of New Zealand school students. It focuses on the experiences of students at East Tamaki School and includes a description of some of the steps involved in learning to play a ukulele.
Page from South Pacific Beats.
South Pacific Beats, Connected 2018, Level 3 – Cracking the Code 
Wellington designer Rachael Hall has developed a modern version of the traditional Tongan lali. Called Patō, Rachael’s drum keeps the traditional sound of a lali but incorporates digital capabilities.

Singing

Singing for Wellbeing

Choose a song to sing!
ENJOY singing it with others in your bubble!
Sing and sign the winning song for this year's Hook, line and singalong competition. Use this link to find the lead sheets, chord chart and videos to support learning this song.