An important part of my music lessons is for the child to be the leader - making up their own pitches, lyrics, movement. There’s also places where the rest of the children must listen carefully and repeat exactly as the leader sang, moved.
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This week, we had the shocking news of the passing of Denise Gagne. Somehow, we thought she would outlive us all, continuing her passion and drive for music for children. Long, long ago, Denise attended a 4 day teacher training course I presented. I was so impressed with her drive to learn mor...
Lynn Kleiner
Great to see you here Amy! Let me know if you need assistance!
Sep 17
Rhonda FordHi Lynn, I have a question about teaching 5 years olds about performing with a steady beat. How would you first introduce what a steady beat is in music? These students have no prior musical experience that I will be teaching in the near future. Do you kn... moreHi Lynn, I have a question about teaching 5 years olds about performing with a steady beat. How would you first introduce what a steady beat is in music? These students have no prior musical experience that I will be teaching in the near future. Do you know where I could find lessons and songs about playing and performing songs with a steady beat? Thank you, Rhonda Ford
Aug 13
Lynn KleinerHi Rhonda - this is a great questions. Which lesson plans are you looking at for them? Having them tap on their legs while singing Ti-de-o is excellent for a beginning - there's one syllable for each beat. "Time for mu-sic ti-de-o with a quiet beat on the... moreHi Rhonda - this is a great questions. Which lesson plans are you looking at for them? Having them tap on their legs while singing Ti-de-o is excellent for a beginning - there's one syllable for each beat. "Time for mu-sic ti-de-o with a quiet beat on the end! Keep the beat in your feet by walking (no hand holding!) on the beat
Time for walk-ing Ti - de -o......
The membership lesson plans for Kids Make Music have so many beat keeping activities for young music makers. Check out the gathering drum activities - they work well on hand drums. less
Lona TaylorI need Ideas for 5th-6th grade. I have been teaching k-2nd for the past 7years and have used young musicians, rhythm readers and melody makers. This year I am teaching 5th-6th grade.
Jul 24
Lynn KleinerWow! That’s a big move up!! We use Gameplan and a variety of Orff resources. I use the Takadimi rhythm system which they like for drumming and Orff activities. This year we did The Mill Wheel - singing it with Takadimi syllables as well as the French Ver... moreWow! That’s a big move up!! We use Gameplan and a variety of Orff resources. I use the Takadimi rhythm system which they like for drumming and Orff activities. This year we did The Mill Wheel - singing it with Takadimi syllables as well as the French Version. I can get you a video and music. Songs in Recorder Rookies such as Sky Boat, the Travelin blues song are wonderful for this age group.
Lynn Kleiner
Hi Andrea! Great to see you here! Let me know what you need and I will recommend things here and send things too.
Aug 5
Laura Jo AckermanHi! I'm working on creating a farm game that goes much like the fish and shark game that goes along with Lobster Quadrille. Do you know of any farm-ish songs that are the AB form like Lobster Quadrille? I want it to go from Major to minor and back again, ... moreHi! I'm working on creating a farm game that goes much like the fish and shark game that goes along with Lobster Quadrille. Do you know of any farm-ish songs that are the AB form like Lobster Quadrille? I want it to go from Major to minor and back again, etc. It's a chicken and fox game. Thanks!
Jul 16
Lynn Kleiner
Farm Songs and Kids can Listen Kids can Move would be the best resources. I can think of good pieces for major-minor but not Farm-ish. Im looking!
Lynn Kleiner
Great to see you here! Let me know if I can help finding what you need!
Jul 7
Lara HeatonHello, I need some help. I haven’t been on here in a long time. I’ve been asked to facilitate an intro to music at youth day. I did this a few years ago using Lynn’s materials and it was a hit. The difference this time is I won’t be able to use speakers. ... moreHello, I need some help. I haven’t been on here in a long time. I’ve been asked to facilitate an intro to music at youth day. I did this a few years ago using Lynn’s materials and it was a hit. The difference this time is I won’t be able to use speakers. I’ll have very large percussion instruments made from upcycled materials. Xylophones made from wood planks, plastic and metal piping, drum sets from plastic buckets, a large chime thing from old metal trays and other metallic ringing objects.
I love adagio and allegro and silly sam, etc but I’ll have to find another way to introduce those things. Any suggestions? Without speakers. 4-7 year olds. I can do 10 musicians drumming, “if you can say it you can play it” game. Weather and a storm scape, but this is not introducing musical concepts. I could use puppets and we play an allegro adagio game, throw Silly sam in there, and also find two puppets for piano and fortissimo. The children then play according to the puppet being held up . ANY suggestions are welcom... less
Lynn Kleiner
I hope you got my email! Yes, Sound Shape Playbook and recordings are great! 1,2 Tie my shoe, Choc-o-la-te, Come Thru in a Hurry, Back for More!, Listen to the (Sounds) Drums.
An important part of my music lessons is for the child to be the leader - making up their own pitches, lyrics, movement. There’s also places where the rest of the children must listen carefully and repeat exactly as the leader ...
May 30
Keliana ShermanHello all! Question for folks doing sessions outside at the park with no outlets. What voice amplification system would you recommend using? Any other tips for doing sessions outside? Thank you!
May 16
Gretchen Kindseth
I have a great speaker that works great for my music in the park classes - wonderboom- and I do have a chattervox for voice amplification but I’m terrible about using it. For in the park classes, it works well for me
May 21
Lynn KleinerI use Chattervox to be heard and save my voice and my blue tooth JBL Extreme speaker for my lmusic. I ask families to bring a blanket. I love when they have the backpack of my instruments and bring their own kit but for new/demo groups, I bring in enough ... moreI use Chattervox to be heard and save my voice and my blue tooth JBL Extreme speaker for my lmusic. I ask families to bring a blanket. I love when they have the backpack of my instruments and bring their own kit but for new/demo groups, I bring in enough for everyone to have one (scarves, maraca, etc). Not the same as what I can do in a nice room set up for music but better than no music!
CHARLOTTE FOSTERHi Lynn! I'm wondering if an accompaniment track exists for "If all of the Raindrops"? If so, where can I get it? Thanks, Charlotte
May 15
Lynn Kleiner
So sorry Charlotte, I don't but ukulele is delightful and super easy to accompany using F, C7 - just those 2 chords! See In All Kinds of Weather Book. Oh what a rain it will be! :)
Lynn Kleiner shared Lynn Kleiner's blog. The recent garden theme at the big Met event in New York City reminded me of our Garden Theme for our little music makers! So much fun! And don't forget Creatures of the Garden from Kids Can Listen, Kids Can Move! Also in the Big Kids and Young Musicians ... moreThe recent garden theme at the big Met event in New York City reminded me of our Garden Theme for our little music makers! So much fun! And don't forget Creatures of the Garden from Kids Can Listen, Kids Can Move! Also in the Big Kids and Young Musicians curriculum.
Farm Songs and the Sounds of Moo-sic is great for a GARDEN theme!
All Around the Gardeners Bench: Easy Orff, an opportunity for solos (pitch matching/singing in tune), a time for props (tinsel for the rain, scarves for the yellow sun, silk flowers or p...