Piano Pronto Movement 1: #25 Simple Gifts and F Major Primary Chords

  This lesson plan includes activities for "Simple Gifts" in Piano Pronto Movement 1.    

Music Samples and History

Choose a variation of "Simple Gifts" to listen to below or listen to the podcast Classics for Kids About Aaron Copland and listen for the “Simple Gifts” melody.

Simple Gifts Cello Yo-Yo Ma and Vocalist

Simple Gifts Piano Cover Joseph Martin

Simple Gifts Copeland-Orchestra

Simple Gifts Tabernacle Choir

Theory

Learn more about identifying key signatures if needed to help you complete the key signature review on page 67.

PianoAnne Relative Key Signatures (Hint: a semitone is a half step)

 Sharp Key Signature Video

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