Grade 5 Information
Flash Card Assignment Directions
5th graders:
Please have 8 index cards.
Watch the video (on the left) for YOUR instrument only.
As you watch the video please make 8 index cards for note name practice.
You can pause the video, rewind, or stop as many times as you need to finish the index cards
Keep your index cards in a zip lock bag with your name on the outside of the bag, and in your binder
PRACTICE WITH THEM OFTEN!
Youtube Links for Index Cards
Utilize these links to practice on your head joints or mouthpieces
Remember you want to warm-up and practice on just mouthpieces and head joints BEFORE you play
Click on your instrument to see the proper hand posture
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Utilize these links to practice on your head joints or mouthpieces
Remember you want to warm-up and practice on just mouthpieces and head joints BEFORE you play
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Click on your instrument to see the proper hand posture
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Percussionists please watch the video on making index cards for the keyboard.
You should be utilizing this worksheet, which was given out in lessons, while making the index cards as well.
Other Helpful Links
Steps for Practicing
These videos will walk you through all the STEPS for practicing. Use these steps EVERYTIME you practice for all examples. Percussionists when we finger you are playing like a piano.
Steps for Practicing
- Count
- Letter Name
- Count AND Finger at the same time
- Letter Name & Finger at the same time
- Ta or Tee or Toh, or Too
- Buzz
- Air Play
- Play
- Check it