Note Values

As we are in our instrument unit, sometimes its a bit confusing to remember note values. Note values in simple terms would mean, "How long does one have to hold on to that musical note that is played?" Here is a simple image explaining just that..........

Places to buy a recorder from.............

You could buy a recorder from any music shop. You will need to ask for a soprano recorder. Usually big stationery stores like Anupam Stationery and a few kids toy shops do store recorders as well. The price for a recorder is around Rs. 275/- per piece. Some of the music shops that come to my mind are

1) Bhargavas Music
2) Furtados Music
3) Singh Music

Please email me at naveen.cabral@oberoi-is.org if you have any other queries related to purchases of recorders. 

Winter Concert Reflections

The Winter Concert for the Primary was held in the month of December. Students were asked to fill in a Winter Concert Reflection sheet. This would help them reflect on their performance, skills developed and shortcomings as well help us plan the next concert better bearing in mind the concerns and issues raised by the students. A sample of the Winter Concert Reflection is put up below.

Recorder Essential Aggreements

Letter sent out to Grades 3, 4 and 5 parents and guardians

Recorder Letter

Dear Parents/Guardians-

As part of our music curriculum, we have begun learning how to play the soprano recorder in our music class. The school has provided each student with an instrument and a 'Recorder Karate' booklet. Over the next few weeks each student will have the opportunity to earn belts of different colours as he or she progresses through the 'Recorder Karate'.

In order for students to move forward, they will need to practice at home. Your child is responsible for bringing their recorder and 'Recorder Karate' booklet to music class every time they have music. An easy way to ensure that your child’s recorder comes to school is to have them always put it away in their backpack right after they are through practicing. 

Below is a list of helpful practicing tips:

1)      Cover all holes properly! (Leaks cause squeaks!)

2)      The left hand is on top (the right hand helps steady at the bottom… for now…)

3)      Blow gently into the recorder with “warm” air!

4)      Practice at least 3 or 4 times a week for at least 10 minutes at a time!

5)    Recorders not to be played outside the music room in the passages or school building especially in the bus or car while being driven home.

6)    For the essential agreements on recorders and to know more about how to keep your recorder clean, etc,  kindly visit the blog 

www.primaryyearsmusic123.blogspot.in and click on the tab 'Recorders' below the introduction.

Thanks so much for your continued support of your child’s creativity and growth in music!

Malvika Kathpal and Naveen Cabral.

Primary Music Department.

Summative Assessment - Rhythm Unit

The Music Theory - Rhythm Unit ended with Summative Assessments for Grades 1, 2 and 3( D, E and F). A sample of the grade 3 summative assessment is put up below. A similar assessment was filled in by Grade 2 and Grade 1 students. The rubric used to assess the students understanding of skills in the sight reading section (C) is also attached.