Broadway Music Educators| Musical Opposites Piano & Forte | Toddler Learning Songs

Summary

In this engaging musical lesson, the instructor introduces the song 'My Hat' and explores various musical opposites. The children are guided through a fun, interactive session where they sing the song using different tempos (fast and slow), dynamics (loud and soft), and pitches (high and low). The instructor also incorporates a challenge, encouraging the children to sing the song with missing words to stimulate their thinking. The video is an entertaining and educational way for children to explore the basics of music through movement, rhythm, and sound.

Takeaways

• 😀 The session begins with a fun introduction to a song called 'My Hat' which introduces basic musical concepts.
• 😀 The song 'My Hat' incorporates hand motions to reinforce learning, such as showing the number three and pointing to corners.
• 😀 The concept of musical opposites is introduced, with examples like fast vs. slow (tempo), loud vs. soft (dynamics), and high vs. low (pitch).
• 😀 Tempo is discussed in terms of music's speed, with a demonstration of singing the song fast and slow.
• 😀 Dynamics in music are explored with loud (forte) and soft (piano) singing examples, using the song 'My Hat'.
• 😀 The concept of pitch is introduced with a demonstration of singing the song at a high pitch and then at a low pitch.
• 😀 A challenge is presented where students sing the song in a medium tempo while removing some words, requiring them to think critically.
• 😀 The challenge emphasizes mental engagement and reinforces the importance of listening and following instructions during musical activities.
• 😀 The teacher praises the participants for their effort and offers positive reinforcement through a round of applause.
• 😀 The session wraps up with a cheerful and encouraging note, celebrating the students' achievements in the musical exercise.

Q & A

What is the name of the song introduced in the video?

The song introduced is called 'My Hat'.

What are the main motions associated with the song 'My Hat'?

The main motions include showing the number three, pointing to the elbows, and using the word 'corners' as part of the song's lyrics.

What musical concept is explained when discussing 'fast' and 'slow'?

The difference between 'fast' and 'slow' in music is called 'tempo'.

How is the concept of 'loud' and 'soft' explained in the script?

The difference between 'loud' and 'soft' in music is referred to as 'dynamics'. The script demonstrates this by singing the song at different volumes, from loud to soft.

What is the musical term for singing quietly?

Singing quietly is referred to as 'piano' in music dynamics.

What is the term for singing loudly in music?

Singing loudly is referred to as 'forte' in music dynamics.

What is the musical concept related to 'high' and 'low'?

The musical concept related to 'high' and 'low' is called 'pitch'.

How does the song 'My Hat' demonstrate pitch variation?

The song demonstrates pitch variation by singing it in high and low pitches, showcasing the opposite musical concept of pitch.

What was the challenge introduced towards the end of the video?

The challenge introduced involved singing 'My Hat' at a normal medium tempo and removing some of the words, requiring participants to think and fill in the missing lyrics.

What reaction does the host have after the challenge is completed?

The host expresses that the challenge was difficult, mentioning that their brain hurt a little, but praises the participants for doing a great job.