So and Mi Patterns Level 1

So and Mi Patterns C, F, G major – 4/4 time signature – quarter notes only •Note: Print two copies – one blank, one with “So” and “Mi” written on each note - laminate •Preparation: Review “time signature” – review the rhythm “ta-ta-ta-ta” – review “double bar line” – review “measure” – review “staff” – also select a student to hold the cards (so you can play piano – or you can try to do both) – decide which key the students will sing in today and use the corresponding cards (F, G, or C majors) •Level 1 (blank): Students sing the patterns on “high” and “low” while touching shoulders for “high” and tummy for “low” (teacher accompanies on piano) •Level 2 (written on): Students sing the patterns on “so” and “mi” while touching shoulders for “so” and tummy for “mi” (teacher accompanies on piano) •Level 3 (blank): Students sing the patterns on “so” and “mi” while touching shoulders for “so” and tummy for “mi” (teacher accompanies on piano) •Level 4 (written on): Students sing the patterns on “so” and “mi” while using Curwen handsigns (teacher accompanies on piano) •Level 5 (blank): Students sing the patterns on “so” and “mi” while using Curwen handsigns (teacher accompanies on piano) •Level 6 (blank): Students sing the patterns on “so” and “mi” while using Curwen handsigns (teacher records this performance for later discussion) •Extensions: –Have the students sing the patterns in all keys on the same day. –Have the students sing two, three, and four patterns in a row. –Have the students sing one pattern while you sing another –Have one group of students sing one pattern while another group sings a different pattern.

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So and Mi PatternsC, F, G major – 4/4 time signature – quarter notes only

• Note: Print two copies – one blank, one with “So” and “Mi” written on each note - laminate• Preparation: Review “time signature” – review the rhythm “ta-ta-ta-ta” – review “double bar line” – review

“measure” – review “staff” – also select a student to hold the cards (so you can play piano – or you can try to do both) – decide which key the students will sing in today and use the corresponding cards (F, G, or C majors)

• Level 1 (blank): Students sing the patterns on “high” and “low” while touching shoulders for “high” and tummy for “low” (teacher accompanies on piano)

• Level 2 (written on): Students sing the patterns on “so” and “mi” while touching shoulders for “so” and tummy for “mi” (teacher accompanies on piano)

• Level 3 (blank): Students sing the patterns on “so” and “mi” while touching shoulders for “so” and tummy for “mi” (teacher accompanies on piano)

• Level 4 (written on): Students sing the patterns on “so” and “mi” while using Curwen handsigns (teacher accompanies on piano)

• Level 5 (blank): Students sing the patterns on “so” and “mi” while using Curwen handsigns (teacher accompanies on piano)

• Level 6 (blank): Students sing the patterns on “so” and “mi” while using Curwen handsigns (teacher records this performance for later discussion)

• Extensions:– Have the students sing the patterns in all keys on the same day.– Have the students sing two, three, and four patterns in a row.– Have the students sing one pattern while you sing another– Have one group of students sing one pattern while another group sings a different pattern.