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Y4 sing 'Three Little Birds' for dynamic plenary
Singing at end of brass lesson to internalise piano and forte.
Vocal Starters. 'Three Bears' Commentary.
Vocal specialist explains this song can be taught effectively to all ages.
Vocal Starters. 'Old King Kong' commentary
Vocal specialist explains rationale behind using this expressive song
Vocal Starters. 'Old King Kong'
Encouraging participation requiring strong vocal line from children.
Vocal Starters. 'My Name is Joe' commentary
Vocal specialist explains rationale behind this kinaesthetic vocal starter.
Vocal Starters. 'My Name is Joe'
Listening and joining in to a catch-on song with increasing complexity.
A vocal specialist on teaching vocal starters
Vocal specialist makes the case for teaching vocal starters.
Vocal Starters. 'Give Me Five' commentary
Vocal specialist explains rationale behind 'Give Me 5' vocal starter.
Vocal Starters. 'Give Me Five'
Children respond to teacher actions like 'Give Me 5', Give Me 10, Low 10...
Vocal Starters. 'Have you brought' commentary
Vocal specialist explains the rationale behind 'Have you brought your voice?
Vocal Starters. Have you brought your voice?
Children are encouraged to respond to a question in contrasting voices.
Peter & The Wolf. Performing chants.
Children, conducted by the teacher, perform chants as a whole class.
Peter & The Wolf. Feedback: The Characters
Children's groups feedback to class on chants they have created.
Peter & The Wolf. Creating Characters
Inspired by the music, children create chants for each character.
Using Resonance for Tone Development
In this larger advanced violin lesson, the teacher explores open string resonance to internalise and develop depth of...
Introducing the Left Hand: Cello
This music service teacher describes some of the fundamental aspects of teaching the Cello to beginner students.
Introducing the Bow: Cello
This music service teacher describes some of the fundamental aspects of teaching the Cello to beginner students.
Cello Posture
This music service teacher describes some of the fundamental aspects of teaching the Cello to beginner students.
Developing Technique Creatively
This experienced string teacher uses a variety of creative games and props to explore advanced flexible wrist and fin...