Brandon Valley 5th Grade Band: Metronome online

Friday, March 12, 2010

Metronome online - use it while you practice!

Band students - scroll down toward the bottom of the blog and click on the link to the free metronome on line and use it while you practice. Just click on the speed that you want and go! The metronome will help keep the beat for you while you are practicing - it is a great way for you to check yourself to see if you are keeping your beat steady!!

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Objectives for 5th Grade Band

Studying instrumental music in the 5th grade band program will broaden players' ability and understanding in the following areas:

1. Development of proper posture, breathing and tone production.
2. Development of music reading skills and rhythm skills.
3. Memorization of new notes and fingerings as introduced.
4. (For percussionists) development of rudiments as they are introduced while using correct stickings, playing accurate rhythms and tapping the steady beat.
5. Proper instrumental rehearsal techniques/habits.
6. Sensitivity to appropriate musical styles.

7. Appropriate stage presence and etiquette.

8. Leadership

9. Teamwork, accountability and responsibility.