This post includes piano activities that correlate with Let's Play Music Connections Lesson 1: Musical Elements and Primary Chords.
Music Samples and History
Choose a primary chord song below and listen to hear when the chords change. Choose your favorite to learn with a lead sheet or sheet music.
Lava (Pixar short)
Challenges:
Try Everything (Zootopia) - Play and sing in C, than transpose to Db to play with the video.
Try Everything by Shakira
I-IV-I-V: I-IV-I-V-I
I-V : V-IV : IV- I : IV-V : I
Improvisation
Activity 1: Bug Rhythm Scales
Play C, G and F Pentascales (5 notes) hands together choosing a different rhythm pattern each day.
- Bug- Butterfly
- Slug- Bug or Bug-Slug
- Surprise me and create your own rhythm!
Activity 2: Scale Melody Improvisation.
Use scale notes to improvise melodies as you play along with the backing track of your choice below.
C Major:
Ukulele
Ukulele
Hey!
Supplementary Music
Piano Safari Rote Technique Piece Half Step Song
Can you play The Half Step Song with a relaxed hand, non-legato? Be sure to keep a steady beat to prepare for the duet.
Part 1: Ping Pong Ping Pong High (Doghouse)
Ping Pong Low (Garage)
Ping Pong High
The End You Know
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