Tag Archives: Ostinato

Pinch and Wrap Rap – teaching Orff mallet technique

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Lady Fair

A rap to teach students how to hold their mallets to play Orff instruments. Written by Kristin Hecht and Susan Meier. Submitted by Miss G. Everyday.  (echo) When I play, (echo) I will say, (echo) Pinch and wrap.  (echo) Pinch … Continue reading →

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4th Grade Lesson – Timbre

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Lady Fair

This lesson should come before the lessons on Ensemble Timbres and Texture/Ostinato. This lesson is most effective when the students can see the instruments demonstrated and see how they work. I am a clarinetist, can play oboe relatively well, and … Continue reading →

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4th Grade Lesson – “Down Under with Texture” – Ostinato/Texture

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Lady Fair

This lesson is from the Silver-Burdette Making Music 4th grade book. In this lesson students will learn a funny song about different Australian Animals called “Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport” and will learn about texture by playing different ostinati on … Continue reading →

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3rd Grade Lesson – Melody and Notation

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Lady Fair

A lesson taken from the Silver-Burdette Making Music book; unit 6, lesson 10 (pgs. 224-225). This is a great lesson with a very catchy tune! Students will learn the words melody, harmony, and ostinato. Students will also get to try … Continue reading →

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