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  Tyler Shepard, Musician and Educator
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4th Grade Music
Berne Union Elementary

Level 1 - Padawan
Padawan student activities
Option A (beginner and young students):
● The main theme melody has been provided
● Students will fill in a percussion part and choose instrument playback sounds ● Students use this template link: https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/…/s…/4895194731249664
● Once finished, click Save. On the next screen. click Copy Link and then send the link to Mr. Shepard
Option B (intermediate):
● The first part of the melody only is provided (plus the final note)
● Students will fill in the rest of the main theme melody
● Students will then fill in a percussion part and choose instrument playback sounds
● Students use this template link: https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/…/s…/6387954973933568
● Once finished, click Save. On the next screen. click Copy Link and then send the link to Mr. Shepard
Level 2 - Jedi Knight
Jedi Knight student activities
● The first part of the melody and bassline are provided (plus the final note in each)
● Students will fill in the remainder of the melody AND a bassline, then add a percussion part and choose instrument playback sounds
● Students use this template link: https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/…/s…/6313448062320640 ● Once finished, click Save. On the next screen. click Copy Link and then send the link to Mr. Shepard
Level 3 - Jedi Master
Jedi Master student activities
● Only the first few notes of the melody and bassline are provided (plus the final note in each)
● Students will fill in the remainder of the melody, create a bassline, add chords and a percussion part and choose instrument playback sounds. They also have access to the notes of the full chromatic scale
● Students use this template link: https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/…/s…/4596127568494592 ● Once finished, click Save. On the next screen. click Copy Link and then send the link to Mr. Shepard
Level 4 - Jedi Master II
Jedi Master II student activities
● The first few notes of the melody and bassline, plus the final measure are provided (includes a final chord)
● Students will fill in the remainder of the melody, add chords, create a bassline, add a percussion part and choose instrument playback sounds
● Students use this template link: https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/…/s…/5631408765665280 ● Once finished, click Save. On the next screen. click Copy Link and then send the link to Mr. Shepard
Here is this week's video lesson.  Please email me if you have any questions!
​4/18/2020
To the right is the Music Choice Board #2.  Enjoy!  Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions: shepardt@buschools.com

I hope everyone is well and safe.  I miss you all!
Sincerely,
Mr. Shepard
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3/30/2020
To the left is a table of ideas of at-home music activities.  These ideas require little to no technology.  Have fun and be creative!  If you are interested in guitar materials, you can download my guitar method HERE.  Feel free to contact me if you have questions!
Sincerely,
Mr. Shepard




3/17/2020
​I will be updating this page over the next few weeks with links and videos to help students make music at home.  I want our kids to be able to continue experiencing the joy of music-making even if we can't get together.  Please contact me if you have any questions!
Sincerely,
Mr. Shepard

For Recorder instruction, see my video and pictures below!

​MUSIC PLAY ONLINE: https://musicplayonline.com/
Normally it costs money to use this site, but they are providing for free right now!!!!  There is so much here!
​When you go to the site, you will have to login:
Username: snow
Password: 2020

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“Hot Cross Buns”—melody
B - A - G - - - ' B - A - G - - - '
Hot——-     Cross——— Buns————————----- Hot———  Cross———  Buns——————--
GGGG AAAA B - A - G - - -
One    a      pen-  ny        Two    a      pen-ny         Hot———  Cross———  Buns——————--

​  Remember to use the articulation "Du."
 BREATHE, don’t BLOW!**

“Hot Cross Buns”—Harmony
D - C - B - - - ' D - C - B- - - '
Hot——-     Cross——— Buns———————— Hot———  Cross———  Buns——————--
BBBB CCCC D - C - B - - -
One    a      pen-  ny        Two    a      pen-ny         Hot———  Cross———  Buns——————--



“Merrily we roll Along”—Melody
B A G A BBB- AAA- BBB- ' 
Mer-    ri-          ly          We       Roll   A-     long —   Roll   A-     long  —     Roll   A-     long --
B A G A   BBB- AABA  G- - -
Mer-   ri-        ly            We                   Roll  A-   long       O’er the   deep blue      sea————-

For “Merrily We Roll Along” try the articulation “Dut.”


“Merrily we roll Along”—Harmony
D C B C DDD- CCC- DDD- ' 
Mer-    ri-          ly          We       Roll   A-     long —   Roll   A-     long  —     Roll   A-     long --
D C B C   DDD- CCDC  B- - -
Mer-   ri-        ly            We                   Roll  A-   long       O’er the   deep blue      sea————-
​
Gently Sleep

G A B - A G A - ‘  G A B - A B G - ‘ 
G A B - A G A - ‘  G A B - A B G -


It’s Raining
G G - E A G - E E G - E A G - E - '
It's            rain--         --ing      it's       pour---     -  --ring,   The     old------         man    is          snor----        ---ring
G G E EA G G E EA GG G E EA G - E
Went       to          bed     and he       bumped  his      head   and  he       could--n't         get       up       in    the        mor---      --ning.
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Chrome Music Lab (click on the picture to the left)
--With this site, you can compose (write your own music), play games, and explore the science of music!
​https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Experiments

"Here Comes The Sun" by The Beatles

Recorder Players:  The "Soprano Recorder 1" part is being played by the Mr. Shepard on the top left.  The "Soprano Recorder 2" part is being played by the Mr. Shepard on the top right.

Singers: Everybody should practice singing along.  We will eventually have a an ensemble where you will sing and play, taking turns!  Here are the lyrics:

"Little darlin' it's been a long cold lonely winter;
Little darlin' it feels like years since it's been here
(Chorus)
Here comes the Sun, doo-doo-doo-doo, Here comes the Sun and I say,
"It's alright..."

Little darlin' the smile's returning to their faces;
little darlin' it feels like years since it's been here.
(Chorus)
Here comes the Sun, doo-doo-doo-doo, Here comes the Sun and I say,
"It's alright..."
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