Purple Magic Lesson 3

Since flat, sharp and natural are new, ‘The student manual will remind you to add the flat, sharp and natural signs to your flashcards. While you are at it, be sure to ask your child to show you a flat, sharp or natural with their bodies and voices!’ (They should sink when they say “fla-aaat” and hop when they squeak “SHARP!” and flip their “hair” as they say “Natural”).

They learned a new song called “Alouette” they might need help with. Also, be sure they are playing “Caterpillar Cousins” with hands in parallel motion, not contrary motion. See these short videos for explanation:

Flat, Sharp and Natural Game
We won’t just learn the names of these terms and how they work, we use our bodies and our voices to truly internalize and understand how each of these terms can affect any of our regular music alphabet white keys.

Our Bugs Are So Fun
Your student is now ready to recognize rhythm notation using ‘real’ note names and counting terms. This song will help keep that fun!

Get inspired from one of the very first Let’s Play Music graduates! She graduated from her 3rd year of Let’s Play Music back in 2001 , and look at her 12 years later!

For my convenience, I have preloaded content for the whole semester. I will update each future post with specific time-sensitive info before I send the link each week. If you choose to read ahead you might see details that don’t apply to your child’s class. For this reason I do not recommend reading ahead. Thank you!