5/11-5/15 Music activities

1.) SING:Two weeks ago we learned about the koto, and the tradition of Hanami or “flower viewing” when the cherry blossoms bloom in Japan in the spring. Read about the song “Sakura” and try singing it. Listen and sing along with the video as well.

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2.) LEARN:Taiko (太鼓) means simply "drum" in Japanese. Taiko can also refer to a broader range of Japanese percussion instruments. This video tells us about the Taiko tradition on a remote Japanese island called Sodo. 

taiko drummers

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3.) LISTEN:We will be reviewing what we know about the families of the orchestra in the next few weeks. Enjoy this silly story about a boy called Farkle McBride as he searches for the perfect instrument to play. 

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4.) Bear and the Piano
Watch this read aloud of "The Bear and the Piano" from Ms. Sheridan!
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