Grade 1 Music introduces students to the joy of making music through singing, rhythm, movement, and beginning instruments. Students develop independent singing voices, learn to read simple music notation (sol-mi-la), play the recorder, and explore rhythm through body percussion and instruments. Biblical songs reinforce Bible curriculum while hymns and worship songs cultivate a heart of worship. Designed for parents with no musical background using guided video and audio instruction.
Sing independently with accurate pitch in an octave range
Read and perform simple rhythms (quarter notes, eighth notes, rests) in 4/4 time
Play B-A-G on the soprano recorder and read from notation
Sight-sing sol-mi-la patterns on the staff
Perform in simple rounds and beginning two-part songs
Learn 30+ Bible songs, hymns, and worship songs that reinforce biblical truth
Understand music as a gift from God for worship and expression
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Explore sounds around us and discover that God created music as a gift. Introduction to singing voice vs. speaking voice.
Distinguishing singing voice from speaking voiceexploration📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Practice using our singing voice with simple patterns. Learn the difference between high and low sounds.
Pitch exploration and vocal placementvocal exercise📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn the first verse of 'This Little Light of Mine' with actions. Discuss how we shine for Jesus through music.
Learning melody and lyrics with actionssong learning📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Discover steady beat by clapping along to 'This Little Light of Mine.' Feel the heartbeat of music.
Steady beat awarenessrhythm activity📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Perform 'This Little Light of Mine' for family. Discuss Psalm 150 and praising God with music.
Performance and worship connectionperformance📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Use body movements to show high and low sounds. Connect to God creating everything from the heights to the depths.
Pitch direction awarenessmovement📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Echo simple high and low patterns. Practice matching pitch accurately with call and response games.
Pitch matchingvocal exercise📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn the chorus of 'Awesome God.' Notice how the melody goes up and down like mountains and valleys.
Melodic contour recognitionsong learning📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Create loud and soft sounds with instruments or body percussion. Connect to God's power in 'Awesome God.'
Dynamic contrast (loud/soft)hands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Sing 'Awesome God' with expression. Discuss how music helps us worship God's awesome power.
Expressive singingworship📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Feel your heartbeat and discover that music has a steady beat too. March to steady beat.
Steady beat internalizationmovement📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭March, walk, and move to steady beat in different ways. Keep the beat going without stopping.
Steady beat maintenancemovement📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn 'He's Got the Whole World' and pat the steady beat. God holds everything together like the beat holds music together.
Beat competency while singingsong learning📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Play steady beat on drums or percussion instruments while singing. Experience ensemble playing.
Instrument technique with steady beathands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Listen to different songs and identify the steady beat. Practice keeping beat independently.
Aural beat identificationlistening📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn the solfege syllable 'sol' and its hand sign. Sing sol patterns and connect to high sounds.
Sol recognition and productionvocal exercise📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn the solfege syllable 'mi' and its hand sign. Practice moving from sol to mi.
Mi recognition and sol-mi patternsvocal exercise📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Sing 'Rain, Rain, Go Away' using sol-mi. Use hand signs to show the melody.
Sol-mi melody with hand signssong learning📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭See sol and mi on the musical staff. Practice reading simple sol-mi patterns from notation.
Beginning sight-readingliteracy📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Create our own short sol-mi songs. Draw sol and mi patterns on paper.
Beginning compositioncreative📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn quarter notes (ta) by walking to the beat. One sound per beat.
Quarter note recognition and performancemovement📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn eighth notes (ti-ti) by running to the beat. Two sounds per beat.
Eighth note recognition and performancemovement📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Sing 'Mary Had a Little Lamb' and clap its rhythm pattern using ta and ti-ti.
Rhythm reading with familiar songsong learning📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Draw quarter notes and eighth notes. Write the rhythm of simple words and names.
Rhythm notation writingliteracy📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Perform rhythm patterns with rhythm sticks. Play ta and ti-ti patterns in a group.
Rhythm performance with instrumentshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn the solfege syllable 'la' and its hand sign. Practice sol-mi-la patterns.
La recognition and productionvocal exercise📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Echo and create sol-mi-la patterns using hand signs. Build pitch accuracy.
Three-note pattern masteryvocal exercise📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn 'Hot Cross Buns' using sol-mi-la. Use hand signs while singing.
Sol-mi-la melody performancesong learning📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Read 'Hot Cross Buns' from the staff. Practice sight-singing sol-mi-la patterns.
Three-note sight-readingliteracy📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Play 'Hot Cross Buns' on resonator bells or xylophone. Connect solfege to actual pitches.
Pitched instrument introductionhands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Discover that rests are part of music. Practice stopping and starting with freeze games.
Rest awarenessmovement📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn the quarter rest symbol. Practice rhythms with ta, ti-ti, and quarter rest.
Quarter rest recognitionliteracy📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Sing 'Engine, Engine Number Nine' with its rests. Feel the silence as part of the rhythm.
Performing rests accuratelysong learning📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Create call and response patterns using notes and rests. Listen during the rests.
Rhythm composition with restscreative📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Play rhythm patterns with rests on percussion instruments. Master starting and stopping together.
Ensemble rest performancehands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Explore the parts of the recorder. Learn proper care and handling. Discuss wind instruments in the Bible.
Instrument care and assemblyexploration📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn proper hand position and gentle blowing. Make a sound on the recorder without covering holes.
Embouchure and breath controlhands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn left hand position for note B. Practice playing steady B notes with good tone.
Note B techniquehands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Play simple rhythm patterns on note B. Combine quarter notes and eighth notes on the recorder.
Rhythm on single pitchhands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Play a simple song using only note B. Perform with good posture and tone.
Single-note melody performanceperformance📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn the fingering for note A. Practice moving between B and A smoothly.
Note A technique and finger transitionshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Play patterns alternating between B and A. Focus on smooth finger movements and steady beat.
Two-note coordinationhands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Play 'Hot Cross Buns' using B and A. Read from notation while playing.
Two-note melody from notationhands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Begin learning 'Mary Had a Little Lamb' on recorder. Focus on first phrase with B and A.
Melodic phrase learninghands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Play simple two-part music with a partner or recording. Experience ensemble playing.
Playing with othersperformance📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn the fingering for note G. Practice B-A-G patterns slowly and carefully.
Note G techniquehands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Play ascending and descending G-A-B patterns. Build finger strength and coordination.
Scale patterns on recorderhands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn a new song using all three notes: G, A, and B. Read from notation.
Three-note melody readinghands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Play the complete song with all three notes. Focus on smooth transitions between notes.
Complete melody performanceperformance📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Choose favorite recorder song to perform. Practice performing with confidence and good tone.
Performance preparationperformance📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Discover music that overlaps like a canon. Listen to examples of rounds and experience harmony.
Round concept understandinglistening📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Master 'Row, Row, Row Your Boat' in unison. Sing with clear tone and accurate pitch.
Melody mastery for roundssong learning📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Practice singing while another part is singing. Build independence in holding your part.
Part independencevocal exercise📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Sing 'Row Your Boat' in a two-part round. Experience creating harmony together.
Round performanceperformance📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Discuss how rounds teach us about working together. Connect to Ephesians 5:19 about singing together.
Ensemble singing and biblical connectionworship📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Explore loud and soft sounds in speaking and singing. Learn the terms forte (loud) and piano (soft).
Dynamic awarenessexploration📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Use hand signals to show loud and soft. Follow a conductor and change dynamics while singing.
Dynamic responsemovement📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn 'Trading My Sorrows' with dynamic contrast. Sing verses softer and chorus louder to match meaning.
Expressive dynamic singingsong learning📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Practice gradually getting louder and softer. Use dynamics to express emotion in songs.
Gradual dynamic changevocal exercise📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Play percussion instruments with different dynamics. Create a sound story using loud and soft.
Dynamic control on instrumentscreative📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn what 4/4 time signature means. Count four beats per measure and feel the pattern.
Time signature understandingliteracy📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Identify bar lines that divide music into measures. Count measures in simple songs.
Musical structure recognitionliteracy📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn the four-beat conducting pattern. Practice conducting while singing familiar songs.
Basic conducting techniquemovement📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn 'Lord I Lift Your Name on High' in 4/4 time. Conduct while singing the chorus.
Time signature applicationsong learning📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Compose simple four-beat rhythm patterns. Write rhythms in measures with bar lines.
Rhythm composition in 4/4creative📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Explore fast and slow tempos. Move like different animals to music at various speeds.
Tempo recognitionmovement📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn the words allegro (fast) and andante (walking speed). Identify tempo in listening examples.
Tempo vocabularylistening📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Sing 'He's Got the Whole World' at different tempos. Discuss how tempo changes the feeling.
Tempo flexibilityvocal exercise📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Play recorder songs at different tempos. Practice maintaining steady beat at various speeds.
Tempo control on instrumentshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Compose a musical story using different tempos. Perform with instruments or voice.
Creative tempo applicationcreative📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn about John Newton and how God's grace changed his life. Understand the meaning of grace.
Hymn history and theologydiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Sing the first verse of 'Amazing Grace' with clear tone and expression. Focus on beautiful phrasing.
Hymn melody masterysong learning📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Discuss what each phrase means. Connect 'I once was lost but now am found' to salvation.
Lyric comprehension and theologydiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Add dynamics and tempo to express the meaning of 'Amazing Grace.' Sing as worship to God.
Expressive hymn singingworship📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Perform 'Amazing Grace' for family or record it. Share why this hymn is meaningful.
Performance and testimonyperformance📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Discover syncopation by clapping on the 'ands' between beats. Feel the unexpected accents.
Syncopation awarenessrhythm activity📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn and perform simple syncopated rhythm patterns. Clap and say rhythms with syncopation.
Syncopation performancerhythm activity📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Identify syncopation in 'This Little Light of Mine.' Clap the syncopated rhythm while singing.
Syncopation recognition in contextsong learning📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Play syncopated patterns on percussion instruments. Create a syncopated ensemble piece.
Instrumental syncopationhands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Create your own rhythm patterns using syncopation. Write and perform original patterns.
Syncopated compositioncreative📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn the solfege syllable 'do' as the home note. Practice do-mi-sol patterns.
Do recognition and functionvocal exercise📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Sing patterns using do, mi, and sol. Use hand signs to show the relationships between notes.
Three-note patterns with dovocal exercise📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Identify do on the musical staff. Read simple patterns with do, mi, and sol.
Do notation readingliteracy📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn the simplified 'Do-Re-Mi' song. Begin to understand the scale sequence.
Scale awarenesssong learning📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Play do-mi-sol patterns on bells or xylophone. Connect solfege to actual pitches.
Pitched instrument with solfegehands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Explore xylophones, metallophones, and glockenspiels. Learn proper mallet technique.
Instrument identification and careexploration📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Practice proper mallet grip and stroke. Play scales and simple patterns on barred instruments.
Mallet techniquehands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn repeating patterns (ostinatos) on Orff instruments. Play patterns while others sing.
Ostinato performancehands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Play together in an Orff ensemble with different parts. Experience layered music-making.
Ensemble playingperformance📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Compose a simple piece using Orff instruments. Perform original composition as a group.
Collaborative compositioncreative📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Discover that every culture makes music. Listen to music from different countries and continents.
Cultural awarenesslistening📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Experience African drumming patterns. Play call and response rhythms on drums.
World rhythm patternshands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn 'Kumbaya,' a spiritual from West Africa. Discuss how all nations worship God.
World music singingsong learning📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Explore instruments from different cultures. Listen to and identify unique sounds.
Instrument identificationlistening📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Sing songs from multiple cultures. Discuss Revelation 7:9 - every nation worshiping together.
Multicultural singing and theologyworship📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Review and perform favorite songs learned so far. Demonstrate vocal skills and expression.
Comprehensive singing skillsperformance📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Demonstrate rhythm reading and performance. Show understanding of quarter notes, eighth notes, and rests.
Rhythm literacy assessmentassessment📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Play learned recorder songs (B-A-G). Show proper technique and tone quality.
Recorder proficiency checkperformance📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Sight-sing simple sol-mi-la patterns. Demonstrate understanding of solfege and staff reading.
Sight-singing assessmentassessment📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Perform a mini-recital for family. Celebrate progress and growth in music skills.
Performance and reflectionperformance📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn the solfege syllable 're' and its hand sign. Practice do-re-mi patterns.
Re recognition and productionvocal exercise📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Sing ascending and descending do-re-mi patterns. Build smooth transitions between notes.
Scale pattern fluencyvocal exercise📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Identify re on the musical staff. Read simple melodies using do, re, and mi.
Four-note sight-readingliteracy📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Sing familiar songs adding the note re. Expand melodic range in known songs.
Re application in songssong learning📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Play do-re-mi patterns on bells or xylophone. Perform simple melodies with four notes.
Four-note instrumental performancehands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn half notes (2 beats) and whole notes (4 beats). Compare to quarter and eighth notes.
Note value recognitionliteracy📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Practice counting and clapping half notes and whole notes. Feel sustained sounds.
Long note value performancerhythm activity📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn the chorus of 'Great Is Thy Faithfulness' with its longer note values. Connect to God's unchanging nature.
Hymn singing with varied rhythmssong learning📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Compose rhythm patterns using all note values learned. Write and perform original patterns.
Rhythm composition with varied valuescreative📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Practice conducting music with longer note values. Lead others in singing hymns.
Conducting varied temposmovement📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Review 'Row Your Boat' in two parts. Build confidence in part-singing.
Round reviewvocal exercise📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn 'Frère Jacques' in unison. Master the melody before adding parts.
New round melody learningsong learning📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Sing 'Frère Jacques' in a four-part round. Experience complex harmony.
Multi-part round singingperformance📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn 'Make New Friends' round. Discuss friendship and unity in Christ.
New round with theological connectionsong learning📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Perform multiple rounds in sequence. Celebrate the beauty of harmony and cooperation.
Extended round performanceperformance📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Explore how expression communicates the message of a song. Practice facial expressions while singing.
Expressive techniquevocal exercise📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Use dynamics to enhance meaning in songs. Practice crescendo and decrescendo with purpose.
Dynamic expressionvocal exercise📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn 'Ancient of Days' with attention to its majestic character. Discuss God's eternal nature.
Worship song with theological depthsong learning📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn to shape musical phrases with breath. Sing phrases smoothly without breaking.
Musical phrasingvocal exercise📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Perform 'Ancient of Days' as an act of worship. Focus on heart expression, not just technique.
Worship through expressive singingworship📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn the fingering for low E on the recorder. Practice moving between G and E.
Low E techniquehands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Play scales and patterns using B-A-G-E. Build finger coordination across four notes.
Four-note recorder fluencyhands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn new songs using the expanded range. Read from notation with confidence.
Expanded repertoire readinghands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Play two-part recorder music with a partner or recording. Experience harmony on recorder.
Part-playing on recorderperformance📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Compose a short melody using B-A-G-E. Write notation and perform original piece.
Recorder compositioncreative📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn about Bach's life and faith. Listen to 'Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring' and discuss how he wrote music for God's glory.
Composer study and active listeninglistening📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Listen to the 'Hallelujah Chorus.' Learn about Handel writing this masterpiece about Jesus.
Sacred music appreciationlistening📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Identify string, woodwind, brass, and percussion families. Listen to examples of each.
Instrument family recognitionlistening📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Identify AB and ABA form in listening examples. Map the form while listening.
Form identificationlistening📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Listen to program music that tells a story. Draw pictures inspired by the music.
Programmatic listening and responsecreative📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn the solfege syllable 'fa' and its hand sign. Practice do-re-mi-fa patterns.
Fa recognition and productionvocal exercise📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Sing the complete do-re-mi-fa-sol scale. Build fluency with five notes.
Pentatonic scale masteryvocal exercise📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Read melodies using do through sol on the staff. Practice sight-singing with expanded range.
Five-note sight-readingliteracy📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Identify melodic patterns that skip notes versus step. Sing and identify intervals.
Interval awarenessvocal exercise📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Play do-re-mi-fa-sol on bells or xylophone. Perform simple melodies with five notes.
Five-note instrumental performancehands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Discuss worship as giving God worth. Explore how music helps us worship with all our hearts.
Worship theologydiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn the verses and chorus of 'How Great Is Our God.' Focus on clear diction and meaning.
Contemporary worship song learningsong learning📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Discuss what each phrase means. Sing with hearts focused on God's greatness.
Theological singingworship📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Practice leading family members in singing. Learn to use clear voice and confident gestures.
Worship leadership basicsperformance📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Lead family in singing 'How Great Is Our God' and other learned songs. Experience worship leadership.
Worship leading applicationworship📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Choose a theme for an original rhythm composition. Plan structure and instruments.
Composition planningcreative📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Compose rhythm patterns using all learned note values. Write in 4/4 time with bar lines.
Rhythm notation compositioncreative📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Add expression markings to composition. Choose appropriate tempo for the piece.
Musical expression notationcreative📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Practice performing the original composition. Refine and adjust as needed.
Rehearsal and refinementperformance📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Perform and record original composition. Share the creative process with family.
Composition performanceperformance📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn the powerful story behind 'It Is Well With My Soul.' Discuss trusting God in suffering.
Hymn history and theologydiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Sing the first verse and chorus with attention to the peaceful, trusting character.
Hymn melody with expressionsong learning📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Discuss how this hymn teaches us about peace that comes from God. Connect to Philippians 4:7.
Theological applicationdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Perform 'It Is Well' with appropriate dynamics and expression. Sing from the heart.
Expressive hymn performanceworship📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Memorize the first verse and chorus. Practice singing without looking at words.
Memorization and internalizationperformance📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Select two or three recorder pieces for a recital. Consider variety and skill demonstration.
Repertoire selectionplanning📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Focus on tone quality, articulation, and finger transitions. Practice problem spots slowly.
Technical refinementhands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Work on memorizing pieces and adding musical expression. Practice dynamics and phrasing.
Musical expression on recorderhands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Practice performing with confidence. Work on stage presence and handling mistakes gracefully.
Performance skillsperformance📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Perform recorder recital for family or friends. Celebrate growth and progress.
Formal performanceperformance📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn the solfege syllable 'ti' and its hand sign. Feel how ti wants to resolve to do.
Ti recognition and functionvocal exercise📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Sing the complete do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-ti-do scale. Practice ascending and descending.
Major scale masteryvocal exercise📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Read melodies using all eight notes of the scale. Sight-sing simple diatonic melodies.
Full scale sight-readingliteracy📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Sing songs that use the complete scale. Identify where ti leads to do in melodies.
Scale application in songssong learning📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Play complete scales on bells or xylophone. Perform melodies using all scale degrees.
Full scale instrumental performancehands-on📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Explore how music naturally inspires movement. Move freely to different styles of music.
Music and movement connectionmovement📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn simple choreography to a praise song. Discuss Psalm 149:3 about dancing for the Lord.
Choreographed movementmovement📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Create movements that express the meaning of songs. Use scarves or ribbons for flowing movements.
Expressive movement creationcreative📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Use different movements for different sections of music. Show AB and ABA form through dance.
Form expression through movementmovement📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Perform songs with choreography for family. Celebrate worship through music and movement.
Choreographed performanceperformance📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Discuss Colossians 3:16 about singing God's Word. Explore how music helps us memorize Scripture.
Biblical foundation for Scripture songsdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Learn a musical setting of Psalm 100. Sing 'Make a joyful noise unto the Lord.'
Psalm singingsong learning📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Review all memory verse songs learned this year. Recite verses from memory through song.
Scripture memorization through musicreview📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Choose a favorite verse and create a simple melody for it. Compose original Scripture song.
Scripture song compositioncreative📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Perform Scripture songs for family. Share how music has helped hide God's Word in our hearts.
Scripture song performance and testimonyworship📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Review vocal skills learned this year. Sing favorite songs demonstrating growth in range and expression.
Comprehensive vocal skillsreview📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Demonstrate rhythm reading and performance skills. Show all note values and time signature understanding.
Rhythm literacy masteryassessment📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Play learned recorder pieces and Orff ensemble music. Demonstrate instrumental growth.
Instrumental proficiencyperformance📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Sight-sing melodies using the complete major scale. Demonstrate sol-fa fluency.
Sight-singing masteryassessment📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Look through compositions, recordings, and work from the year. Reflect on growth and favorite moments.
Reflection and self-assessmentreflection📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Rehearse all pieces for the final recital. Polish performances and practice transitions.
Comprehensive performance preparationrehearsal📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Perform complete recital program from start to finish. Practice with performance attire if desired.
Full performance run-throughrehearsal📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Perform final recital for family and friends. Showcase singing, recorder, and ensemble skills.
Formal recital performanceperformance📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Discuss how music has helped us worship God this year. Share favorite songs and memories.
Spiritual reflection on musicdiscussion📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Celebrate growth in music skills. Receive certificate and discuss goals for next year's music learning.
Celebration and goal-settingcelebration📖 Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭Start with Day 1 and work through at your own pace. Each lesson builds on the last!