I grew up in rural Southwest Virginia in a little community called Emory. I have always loved music and making things. I am a retired elementary music teacher and currently enjoy teaching private music lessons, leading community singing and creating interactive music exhibits in my music garden. I hope to share these creations with the larger community.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
drmfs and dotted quarter eighth practice
Today you'll sight sing a short section from a Mozart piano sonata. It has the familiar dotted quarter eighth pattern and also a small range of notes (drmfs). I think you might recognize this piece. Listen as you follow the notation. Listen for the dotted quarter eighth pattern in other songs that you hear throughout the day. See if you can tap the beat and rhythm at the same time or you could say the rhythm and tap the beat. Also try to sing the tonic every time you hear it in a song.