Lesson Plan

Notating a Rainy Day

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Young singers learn how to notate the rhythms and melodies of a familiar song using Kodaly hand signals and manipulatives. Individuals then create their own compositions and sing them using Kodaly notation.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have groups practice signing a song, perform their song for the class, and ask class members to guess the tune they have signed
Classroom Considerations
  • Presumes class members have previously knowledge of Kodaly hand signals
  • Requires additional prep time to collect and prepare materials
Pros
  • Includes suggestions for addition songs appropriate for the activity
Cons
  • None