Year+5

Hello Year 5's! = =

More music games to try! [|DJ turntable] [|Drum machine] [|Drum and composition games (you can play and save)] [|Incredibox - build your own song] [|100 years of Rock - an amazing page that has audio samples of all the styles and the links between them (what turned into what!)] San Fransisco Symphony Orchestra kids website - great for games, instrument knowledge... all sorts! Learn to play lots of cool songs at home! Staff wars download page
 * Things to do: **
 * Practise your note names in this game: click here **
 * A challenging pitch and pattern game! **
 * Another game to practise your note naming (tells you the right answer too) **


 * 2017 **


 * Book Awards Assembly song - whole school song **
 * (Thursday 14th December, 2017) **

//** Follow Ms Hartley's voice for the part you need to sing! **//
 * Area 12 are 'side 1'**
 * Area 11 are 'side 2'**
 * Click here for audio - media type="file" key="Best Day of my life whole school vocal - 23_11_2017 3.38 pm.mp3"**



//The PDF of the words for the song to save or print -//

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 * Year 5 Survey about music (all Year 5's to do please) **
 * There are 9 questions in the survey (scroll down inside the box to get to the other parts of the survey) **

Wednesday 26th April 2017
 * ANZAC assembly song **

Listen here: media type="file" key="Where have all the flowers gone vocal anzac 2017 - 13_03_2017 12.54 pm.mp3" width="240" height="20"




 * =__ Music terms you'll likely hear this year: __=

**Staff** - A set of horizontal (sideways) lines and spaces - usually five lines and four spaces. A place where notes are written to show pitch and rhythm.Also called a stave.

**Clef** - a musical symbol that is written on a staff (set of lines and spaces) telling the pitch of the notes following it (e.g. treble clef, bass clef and alto clef).

**Treble clef** - a clef that puts the note G on the second line of the staff. Recorder, most tuned percussion, acoustic guitar, trumpet, flute, clarinet… they all use treble clef (higher sounding instruments)

**Anacrusis** - when there are notes before the first beat of a song (i.e. the first bar of music is not 'full' according to how many beats in the bar there are supposed to be according to the time signature) and the 'missing' beats are found at the end of the song, in the last bar. Also called a 'pick up'.

**Tie** - is a curved line (like a smile) connecting two notes of the same pitch (on the same music line or space), that joins the two notes together so they are played as one longer note. A tie looks similar to a slur but has a different job.

**Slur -** is a curved line (like a smile) that means that the notes it joins should be be played one after each other smoothly. When playing a recorder this means the notes should be played without using the tongue to start each new note (see tonguing).

**Repeat -** a repeat sign (II: or :II) tells us a section should be repeated, (played again).


 * MUSIC IDEAS **
 * How to read music - an introduction **

How to read music - an introduction(a TED ED video shared with Safeshare TV)

 * Notes on the treble clef ... using the Hand Staff!! **
 * Watch the __video__ I've made to help you remember! **

Hand staff explanation! Click here for the video on safeshareTV (no ads or other videos)


 * Rhythms!!! **

=Note values and names:=



=How notes are joined together:=

From wikipedia: //"Syncopation// is "a disturbance or interruption of the regular flow of rhythm": a "placement of rhythmic stresses or accents where they wouldn't normally occur." Basically syncopation makes music feel and sound jerky, uneven or bouncy.  Syncopation is used in many musical styles, and is fundamental in styles such as [|ragtime], [|jazz], [|jump blues], [|funk], [|reggae], [|hip hop], [|progressive electronic dance music], [|progressive rock], [|progressive metal], [|breakbeat], [|drum'n'bass], [|samba], [|ska], and dubstep "All dance music makes use of syncopation and it's often a vital element that helps tie the whole track together" In the form of a [|back beat (off beat)], syncopation is used in virtually all contemporary pop music."
 * Syncopation ** - definition

The following song uses syncopated rhythms - try playing it on the recorder!

Listen here - media type="file" key="We are the champions MR Book 5 on recorder - 10_05_2016 1.11 pm.mp3" width="240" height="20"

Song 'feels' we are singing and playing:



 * 'Feel' is a musical term for how a song or a piece of music 'feels' in the body. **
 * Rhythm patterns and beat accents contribute to a song's feel in different kinds of music. **

Funk: An American musical style which originated in the 1960s when African American performers blended soul, jazz and R&B music. Funk music usually includes electric guitar, bass, organ and/or drums playing interlocking rhythms. There is also usually a horn section (saxophone, trumpet, and/or trombone) which plays rhythmic 'stabs'. Funk was an influence in the later development of the 1970s disco music. James Brown and George Clinton were great funk performers. Funk music has syncopated rhythm patterns (ti ta ti ta ta).
 * ====** Get Funky - in the __funk__ style, with syncopated rhythms **====

From wikipedia: //"Funk// is a [|music genre] that originated in the mid-late 1960's when [|African American] musicians created a new form of music through a mixture of [|soul music], [|jazz], and [|R&B]. Important in funk music are a strong [|rhythmic,] complex groove from the electric bass and drums, instead of [|melody] and [|harmony] being so important. Funk typically consists of a complex [|groove] with rhythm instruments such as [|electric guitar], [|electric bass], [|organ], and [|drums] playing interlocking rhythms. Funk bands sometimes have a [|horn section] of several [|saxophones], [|trumpets], and in some cases, a [|trombone], which plays rhythmic "hits" or "stabs"."



Calypso: Afro-Caribbean music which originated in Trinidad at the start of the 20th century. When African American slaves first arrived, they were not allowed to communicate with each other.... so they communicated through song. Harry Belafonte, popularized calypso music.
 * ** Poor Old Dog - in __Calypso__ feel **

From Wikipedia:

//"Calypso// music was developed in Trinidad in the 17th century (1600's) from the music brought by African slaves imported to that Caribbean island to work on sugar plantations. Calypso has strong African roots. Its rhythms can be traced back to West African [|Kaiso] and the arrival of African slaves in the West Indies in the 1600s.

[|Stick fighting] and African [|percussion music] were banned in 1881, and they were replaced by [|bamboo] sticks beaten together. In 1937 they transformed their use as an orchestra of [|frying pans], [|dustbin] lids and [|oil drums], hit with bamboo sticks.

The first identifiably calypso genre song was recorded in 1912, by [|Lovey's String Band] while visiting [|New York City]. In 1914, the second calypso song was recorded, this time in Trinidad, by Julian Whiterose.

Calypso, especially a toned-down, commercial variant, became a worldwide craze with the release of the "Bannana Boat Song (or "Day-O") a traditional Jamaica folk song, whose best-known rendition was done by [|Harry Belafonte] on his album [|Calypso] (1956)"

__Hoedown:__ originated in rural America to celebrate the end of the planting season. Square dancing and freeform dancing are popular elements. To experience this feel we learned the song, 'Old Dan Tucker,' Moving to 'on' (ta, zaa, ta, zaa) and 'off' beats (zaa, ta, zaa, ta). We also learned some real square dancing. Yee Haw!
 * ** Old Dan Tucker - in __Hoedown__ feel **

__Boogie Woogie:__ Is a swing blues rhythm, originally played on piano and later adapted to the guitar. This feel influenced rock and country music. We learned the song 'Beat Box Boogie' to get familiarized with this feel.
 * ** Beat Box Boogie - in __Boogie Woogie__ feel **

Best of Boogie Woogie songs part 1 (safeshareTV link)

Best Boogie Woogie songs part 2 (safeshareTV link)


 * 2016 **
 * 2016 **

//** You can scroll down 'inside' the survey to get to the next ** **question.** //
 * Year 5's - I need you to do this survey in Week 9, Term 4! **
 * There are 10 questions to answer in the survey below and you must click on DONE at the end to finish or it won't send your answers to me! **

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 * WHOLE SCHOOL SONG - BOOK AWARDS ASSEMBLY DAY **
 * ** CAN'T STOP THE FEELING **

//The whole school only sings the parts where Ms Hartley is clearly heard (not the parts where you can mostly hear the choir singing)//
 * Sing along with Ms Hartley by clicking play in the little grey box - media type="file" key="Can't stop the feeling whole school parts Ms Hartley - 30_11_2016 9.09 am.mp3" width="240" height="20" **

PDF of the song words to open or download -




 * DISNEY SILLY SINGALONG **
 * Audio to sing along with - media type="file" key="Disney singalong Book awards 2016 whole school vocal guide.mp3" width="240" height="20" **
 * PDF of words to open or download -[[file:Book awards whole school songDisney Silly Song lyrics .pdf]] **


 * Summary of what we have covered! **
 * =__ **Music terms you'll likely hear this year:** __=


 * Staff - **A set  of horizontal (sideways) lines and spaces  - usually five lines and four spaces.  A place where notes are written to show pitch and rhythm. Also called  a //stave //.


 * Clef - **a musical symbol that is written  on a staff (set of lines and spaces) telling the pitch <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> of <span class="hvr" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">the notes following <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> it (e.g. treble clef, bass clef and alto clef).


 * Treble clef - **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">a <span class="hvr" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">clef that puts the <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> note G on <span class="hvr" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">the second line <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> of the <span class="hvr" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">staff. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Recorder, most tuned percussion, acoustic guitar, trumpet, flute, clarinet… they all use treble clef (higher sounding instruments)


 * Anacrusis ** - when there are notes before the first beat of a song (i.e. the first bar of music is not 'full' according to how many beats in the bar there are supposed to be according to the time signature) and the 'missing' beats are found at the end of the song, in the last bar. Also called a 'pick up'.


 * Tie - ** is a curved line (like a smile) connecting two notes of the same pitch (on the same music line or space), that joins the two notes together so they are played as one longer note. A tie looks similar to a slur but has a different job.


 * Slur - ** is a curved line (like a smile) that means that the notes it joins should be be played one after each other smoothly. When playing a recorder this means the notes should be played without using the tongue to start each new note (see tonguing ).


 * Repeat - ** a ** repeat sign ** (II: or :II) tells us a section should be repeated, (played again).


 * MUSIC IDEAS **


 * Notes on the treble clef ... using the Hand Staff!! **
 * Watch the __video__ I've made to help you remember! **

Hand staff explanation! Click here for the video on safeshareTV (no ads or other videos)


 * Rhythms!!! **

=Note values and names:=



=How notes are joined together:=

From wikipedia: //"Syncopation// is "a disturbance or interruption of the regular flow of rhythm": a "placement of rhythmic stresses or accents where they wouldn't normally occur." Basically syncopation makes music feel and sound jerky, uneven or bouncy.  Syncopation is used in many musical styles, and is fundamental in styles such as [|ragtime], [|jazz], [|jump blues], [|funk], [|reggae], [|hip hop], [|progressive electronic dance music], [|progressive rock], [|progressive metal], [|breakbeat], [|drum'n'bass], [|samba], [|ska], and dubstep "All dance music makes use of syncopation and it's often a vital element that helps tie the whole track together" In the form of a [|back beat (off beat)], syncopation is used in virtually all contemporary pop music."
 * Syncopation ** - definition

The following song uses syncopated rhythms - try playing it on the recorder!

Listen here - media type="file" key="We are the champions MR Book 5 on recorder - 10_05_2016 1.11 pm.mp3" width="240" height="20"

Song 'feels' we are singing and playing:



 * 'Feel' is a musical term for how a song or a piece of music 'feels' in the body. **
 * Rhythm patterns and beat accents contribute to a song's feel in different kinds of music. **

Funk: An American musical style which originated in the 1960s when African American performers blended soul, jazz and R&B music. Funk music usually includes electric guitar, bass, organ and/or drums playing interlocking rhythms. There is also usually a horn section (saxophone, trumpet, and/or trombone) which plays rhythmic 'stabs'. Funk was an influence in the later development of the 1970s disco music. James Brown and George Clinton were great funk performers. Funk music has syncopated rhythm patterns (ti ta ti ta ta).
 * ====** Get Funky - in the __funk__ style, with syncopated rhythms **====

From wikipedia: //"Funk// is a [|music genre] that originated in the mid-late 1960's when [|African American] musicians created a new form of music through a mixture of [|soul music], [|jazz], and [|R&B]. Important in funk music are a strong [|rhythmic,] complex groove from the electric bass and drums, instead of [|melody] and [|harmony] being so important. Funk typically consists of a complex [|groove] with rhythm instruments such as [|electric guitar], [|electric bass], [|organ], and [|drums] playing interlocking rhythms. Funk bands sometimes have a [|horn section] of several [|saxophones], [|trumpets], and in some cases, a [|trombone], which plays rhythmic "hits" or "stabs"."



Calypso: Afro-Caribbean music which originated in Trinidad at the start of the 20th century. When African American slaves first arrived, they were not allowed to communicate with each other.... so they communicated through song. Harry Belafonte, popularized calypso music.
 * ** Poor Old Dog - in __Calypso__ feel **

From Wikipedia:

//"Calypso// music was developed in Trinidad in the 17th century (1600's) from the music brought by African slaves imported to that Caribbean island to work on sugar plantations. Calypso has strong African roots. Its rhythms can be traced back to West African [|Kaiso] and the arrival of African slaves in the West Indies in the 1600s.

[|Stick fighting] and African [|percussion music] were banned in 1881, and they were replaced by [|bamboo] sticks beaten together. In 1937 they transformed their use as an orchestra of [|frying pans], [|dustbin] lids and [|oil drums], hit with bamboo sticks.

The first identifiably calypso genre song was recorded in 1912, by [|Lovey's String Band] while visiting [|New York City]. In 1914, the second calypso song was recorded, this time in Trinidad, by Julian Whiterose.

Calypso, especially a toned-down, commercial variant, became a worldwide craze with the release of the "Bannana Boat Song (or "Day-O") a traditional Jamaica folk song, whose best-known rendition was done by [|Harry Belafonte] on his album [|Calypso] (1956)"

__Hoedown:__ originated in rural America to celebrate the end of the planting season. Square dancing and freeform dancing are popular elements. To experience this feel we learned the song, 'Old Dan Tucker,' Moving to 'on' (ta, zaa, ta, zaa) and 'off' beats (zaa, ta, zaa, ta). We also learned some real square dancing. Yee Haw!
 * ** Old Dan Tucker - in __Hoedown__ feel **

__Boogie Woogie:__ Is a swing blues rhythm, originally played on piano and later adapted to the guitar. This feel influenced rock and country music. We learned the song 'Beat Box Boogie' to get familiarized with this feel.
 * ** Beat Box Boogie - in __Boogie Woogie__ feel **

Best of Boogie Woogie songs part 1 (safeshareTV link)

Best Boogie Woogie songs part 2 (safeshareTV link)


 * Whole school singing **
 * ** ANZAC SONG - **** 'Lanterns' **


 * Listen here: media type="file" key="Lanterns ANZAC 2016 whole school version 3- 22_03_2016 4.43 pm.mp3" width="240" height="20" **




 * 2015 **
 * 2015 **


 * Book Awards/Last day of school whole-school song (Thursday 17th December) **

__** Reach **__ (performed by S Club 7 - later known simply as S Club)

Recording (to sing along with) of the parts the 'whole school' needs to sing! media type="file" key="Reach - only whole school parts 2015 - 17_11_2015 9.50 am.mp3" width="240" height="20"

Downloadable/printable lyrics (high resolution)




 * Online survey for year 5's (to be done in class)**

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 * ** Animated video about reading music: **
 * TED ED video in safeshare about reading music **


 * =__ **Music terms you'll hear this year:** __=


 * Staff - **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">A <span class="hvr" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">set <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;"> of <span class="hvr" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">horizontal (sideways) lines and spaces <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;"> - usually <span class="hvr" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">five lines and four spaces. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;"> A place where notes are written to show pitch and rhythm. <span class="hvr" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">Also called <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;"> a // <span class="hvr" style="color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">stave //<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">.


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">Clef - **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">a <span class="hvr" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">musical symbol that is written <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;"> on a <span class="hvr" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">staff (set of lines and spaces) telling the pitch <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;"> of <span class="hvr" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">the notes following <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;"> it (e.g. treble clef, bass clef and alto clef).


 * Treble clef - **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">a <span class="hvr" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">clef that puts the <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;"> note G on <span class="hvr" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">the second line <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;"> of the <span class="hvr" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">staff. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #404040; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.5;">Recorder, most tuned percussion, acoustic guitar, trumpet, flute, clarinet… they all use treble clef (higher sounding instruments)


 * Anacrusis ** - when there are notes before the first beat of a song (i.e. the first bar of music is not 'full' according to how many beats in the bar there are supposed to be according to the time signature) and the 'missing' beats are found at the end of the song, in the last bar. Also called a 'pick up'.


 * Tie - ** is a curved line (like a smile) connecting two notes of the same pitch (on the same music line or space), that joins the two notes together so they are played as one longer note. A tie looks similar to a slur but has a different job.


 * Slur - ** is a curved line (like a smile) that means that the notes it joins should be be played one after each other smoothly. When playing a recorder this means the notes should be played without using the tongue to start each new note (see tonguing ).


 * Repeat - ** a ** repeat sign ** (II: or :II) tells us a section should be repeated, (played again).


 * Play the song 'Gold' from Music Count us In 2015! **

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 * [|Details]
 * [[file:musicflower/GOLD annotated Recorder Descant 1 (Beginner) .pdf|Download]]
 * 91 KB

A rough vocal of the songs to sing along with: media type="file" key="ANZAC assembly songs medley vocal by Ms Hartley 2015.mp3" width="240" height="20"
 * ** ANZAC ASSEMBLY songs (whole school) - Friday 24th April, 2015 **


 * ** Harmony Day song (Harmony Day is on Saturday 21st March, 2015) **

We will sing the song 'Rome Wasn't Built in a Day' on Friday 20th March to celebrate the day.

Ms Hartley singing the main melody of the chorus and verse: media type="file" key="Rome wasn't built in a day rough vocal.mp3" width="240" height="20" (Need flash player installed to listen to this - iPads don't have it unfortunately!) PDF file of 'Rome Wasn't Built in a Day' to open or print:
 * [|Details]
 * [[file:musicflower/Rome Wasn't Built In Day lyrics.pdf|Download]]
 * 31 KB


 * 2014 **


 * Book Awards - Thursday 18th December 2014 at 8:50am **

Happy - whole school parts (only) to practise with media type="file" key="Happy - 2014 whole school parts only.mp3" width="240" height="20"

PDF of colour coded lyrics for the whole school

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 * Recorder Survey - for all year 5's to complete please: **


 * ANZAC SONG **

The ANZAC assembly will be on Friday 11th April 2014.

'Hymn to Freedom' will be our whole school song that we will sing together during the assembly.

>
 * ** Youtube link to a choir singing the song - [|Hymn to Freedom]


 * Please use the lyrics here to sing along[[image:Hymn to Freedom lyrics jpeg parts.jpg width="800" height="1035"]]
 * There is also a downloadable PDF version here //(click to open, save to your computer or print them)//

= MUSIC IDEAS =

__Song 'feels' we are singing and playing:__


Feel is a musical term for how a song or a piece of music 'feels' in the body. Rhythm patterns and beat accents contribute to a song's feel in different kinds of music.

** Get Funky - in the __funk__ style, with syncopated rhythms **
Funk: An American musical style which originated in the 1960s when African American performers blended soul, jazz and R&B music. Funk music usually includes electric guitar, bass, organ and/or drums playing interlocking rhythms. There is also usually a horn section (saxophone, trumpet, and/or trombone) which plays rhythmic 'stabs'. Funk was an influence in the later development of the 1970s disco music. James Brown and George Clinton were great funk performers. Funk music has syncopated rhythm patterns (ti ta ti ta ta).

From wikipedia: //Funk// is a [|music genre] that originated in the mid-late 1960's when [|African American] musicians created a new form of music through a mixture of [|soul music], [|jazz], and [|R&B]. Important in funk music are a strong [|rhythmic,] complex groove from the electric bass and drums, instead of [|melody] and [|harmony] being so important. Funk typically consists of a complex [|groove] with rhythm instruments such as [|electric guitar], [|electric bass], [|organ], and [|drums] playing interlocking rhythms. Funk bands sometimes have a [|horn section] of several [|saxophones], [|trumpets], and in some cases, a [|trombone], which plays rhythmic "hits" or "stabs".

Syncopation - definition From wikipedia: //Syncopation// is "a disturbance or interruption of the regular flow of rhythm": a "placement of rhythmic stresses or accents where they wouldn't normally occur." Basically syncopation makes music feel and sound jerky, uneven or bouncy. Syncopation is used in many musical styles, and is fundamental in styles such as [|ragtime], [|jazz], [|jump blues], [|funk], [|reggae], [|hip hop], [|progressive electronic dance music], [|progressive rock], [|progressive metal], [|breakbeat], [|drum'n'bass], [|samba], [|ska], and dubstep "All dance music makes use of syncopation and it's often a vital element that helps tie the whole track together" In the form of a [|back beat (off beat)], syncopation is used in virtually all contemporary pop music.

FUNK!

Calypso: Afro-Caribbean music which originated in Trinidad at the start of the 20th century. When African American slaves first arrived, they were not allowed to communicate with each other.... so they communicated through song. Harry Belafonte, popularized calypso music.
 * Poor Old Dog - in __Calypso__ feel **

From Wikipedia:

//Calypso// music was developed in Trinidad in the 17th century (1600's) from the music brought by African slaves imported to that Caribbean island to work on sugar plantations. Calypso has strong African roots. Its rhythms can be traced back to West African [|Kaiso] and the arrival of African slaves in the West Indies in the 1600s.

[|Stick fighting] and African [|percussion music] were banned in 1881, and they were replaced by [|bamboo] sticks beaten together. In 1937 they transformed their use as an orchestra of [|frying pans], [|dustbin] lids and [|oil drums], hit with bamboo sticks.

The first identifiably calypso genre song was recorded in 1912, by [|Lovey's String Band] while visiting [|New York City]. In 1914, the second calypso song was recorded, this time in Trinidad, by Julian Whiterose.

Calypso, especially a toned-down, commercial variant, became a worldwide craze with the release of the "Bannana Boat Song (or "Day-O") a traditional Jamaica folk song, whose best-known rendition was done by [|Harry Belafonte] on his album [|Calypso] (1956)

__Hoedown:__ originated in rural America to celebrate the end of the planting season. Square dancing and freeform dancing are popular elements. To experience this feel we learned the song, 'Old Dan Tucker,' Moving to 'on' (ta, zaa, ta, zaa) and 'off' beats (zaa, ta, zaa, ta). We also learned some real square dancing. Yee Haw!

__Boogie Woogie:__ Is a swing blues rhythm, originally played on piano and later adapted to the guitar. This feel influenced rock and country music. We learned the song 'Beat Box Boogie' to get familiarized with this feel.

__** Recorder: **__ // A letter about the recorder in our music program - //

// HOW TO PLAY THE RECORDER - //

[|Wikihow information]

[|Interactive recorder fingering chart]

Music terms:

 * Anancrusis** - when there are notes before the actual first beat of a song (the first bar of music is not 'full') and the 'missing' are found at the end of the song in the last bar. Also called a 'pick up'.

**Reading music:**
The notes on the treble clef:



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 * 2013 **

Last day of school Thursday 19th December 2013 __ We are singing: __ Audio - [|Youtube clip of the original song by Cliff Richards]
 * BOOK AWARDS ASSEMBLY **
 * Summer Holiday (whole school)

Lyrics

//Please use our lyrics.//


 * Actions during the music break:**


 * __Sunshine__ 8 times (arms up and wave side to side)**


 * __Hula__ 4 times (2 hula movements to each side when you do it)**


 * __Funk__ (or swim) in front of you 4 times**


 * __Click__ (both hands click, to each side) 4 times**

__** Song writing - end of term 3 **__

We are working on writing our own lyrics (creating our own unique songs) using a given theme.

Any that are completed, recorded (and you want to) will be entered into the ACMF song writing competition.

Link here in purple to give you all the information about the competition: [|Song writing competition information]


 * Musica Viva visit - ** Monday 12th August, 2013 (Term 3)
 * The link to the page of information is here **

Last term we created stunning soundscapes based on sample pieces from the song 'Freedom Dance'. You can see what it looked like and listen to it here:

= Year 5 Area 5 = =media type="file" key="Yr5 a5 freedom dance soundscape 28-6-2013.mp3" width="240" height="20"= ==

= Year 5 Area 6 = media type="file" key="Yr 5 a6 freedom dance soundscape 28-6-2013 1.mp3" width="240" height="20"

=Sorry Day - 26th May 2013=
 * Term 2 **

====We will be learning the 'Sorry Song' in class and here are some other websites to look at.====

====[|The sorry song] (click this one to go to a website about reconciliation that has the song to play, and also lots of information and pictures)====

====[|YOUTUBE clip with the song (check with your parents before going to YOUTUBE]====

ANZAC assembly - term 1, 2013

We will be singing the song 'The Last ANZAC' as a whole school at this important remembrance assembly.

Here are the words and music to practise at home:

Lyrics -



Music (audio) - media type="file" key="01 The Last ANZAC.mp3" width="240" height="20"

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Click the link below for some great music games to check your note reading and rhythms!

[|Online Music Games (click here)]
[|BBC Music Games!] [|Make a short piece of music and hear/see it!] [|Drum Machine]

Term 3 -

This term we will be learning the 'Music Count Us In' song called Different People (see the page on here called Music Count Us In).

Recorder music for 'Different People':

Recorder: We will also be focussing on learning 'Advance Australia Fair' on the recorder. We also will learn to play the 'Music Count Us In' song on the recorder!


 * Click here to open and download the music for Advance Australia Fair here:**



We will also be creating our own musical compositions using percussion instruments.

Term 2 - This term we are getting ready for a visit by the band 'Ozmosis'. Please visit the page called Musica Viva - OZMOSIS (<== click here) for the concert date, lyrics to songs and other links.

Term 1 -

Information Note sent home in week 3 of term 1:
 * Recorder (playing notes G, A, B, C, D and maybe more) using the yellow Recorder Book 1

[|Wikihow information] [|Interactive recorder fingering chart]
 * HOW TO PLAY THE RECORDER**

The notes of the treble clef:

Have a look at some other primary school recorder players.... I bet they practise at home!! [|Winds through time] [|Gosnells Primary recorder group] [|Nedlands Primary recorder ensemble]
 * VIDEOS**

Lyrics - Link to youtube - [|Rest your head on my shoulder you tube clip] ONLINE RESOURCE
 * ANZAC Day song - Rest Your Head On My Shoulder by Seeker Lover Keeper

During the ANZAC assembly in Week 1 Term 2 the year 3 - 7's will only sing the second and third time these lyrics appear: //"Rest your head on my shoulder// //And I'll take care of your worries.//  //It was you who promised this to me,//  //It was you who offered me courage.//  //In my darkest hour you can hear me,//  //Softly question my travels.//  //When doubt becomes me I'm troubled,//  //And all my fears unravel."//

Plus the "ooohs" at the end.

Composing your own melody to the poem 'Winter Skies' - (Using notes C and D only)
 * Composing your own pieces to play on the recorder.

"Dark clouds are heavy (taa ti-ti ti-ti zaa) Earth receives its rain (ti-ti ti-ti taa zaa)  Summer sun has gone away (ti-ti ti-ti ti-ti taa)  Winter's here again (ti-ti ti-ti taa zaa)"

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2011 Mrs Pridding: You have mastered rhythms, raps and rhymes, by learning and responding to the songs: 'What's Your Name?' 'Make Your Move' 'Count to Four'

You are also knowledgeable about beat grouping fours and adding an accent. This was achieved by learning the song, 'Four by Four' and 'Tango Joe.'

You mastered counting in threes. By learning 'The Rhymers Waltz' you achieved this. We also added instruments (triangle, drums, and the xylophone) to this song and body percussion: Knee, clap, clap Knee, rest, rest knee, clap, clap Knee, rest, rest knee, clap, cap Knee, clap clap knee, clap, clap Knee, rest, rest

You learned the song 'Helmut's Accordion Band' with the time signature 3/4 and used instruments (tone blocks, drums and tambourines) to accompany the song.

Then you were introduced to the new rhythm (too-oo-oo), the dotted minim. The dotted minim is worth 3 beats. We learned the song 'Skin and Bone' and used instruments to accompany the music.

You have also worked in groups in a series of rotations: 1)Sibelius (musical composition program) 2) Groove city 3) Xylophones (playing snakes and ladders or other sheet music) 4) Music Trivia Creation 5) Musopoly (board game) 6) Piano

More recently, we wrote our names in musical form on a staff. We also learned a new song with the time signature 2/4 'Pitch and Pattern.' Some students played the beat on tapping sticks, other students played the ostinato (E and B) on the xylophone and other students played the rhythm on shakers. We also learned the (ONLINE RESOURCE) and used them while watching the sound of music. ONLINE RESOURCE

We also made words using the musical alphabet (ABCDEFG)

If you want to grow your musical skills in being able read and play music on a keyboard correctly, check out this fun game! Game ONLINE RESOURCE

If you want to improve you musical ear, this game will make you an expert. [|Game] ONLINE RESOURCE