Need for Speed Tempo Term Videos

 I love to start out every lesson with a quick game. To review tempo terms  we play the game "The Need for Speed" from Colourful Keys to introduce or review tempo terms. Since students encounter these in a different order in their lesson books, I like to pair some songs with the game to speed up the learning.

What is Tempo?

Define tempo as students clap or choose various motions to follow along with as you sing and watch this video. 

PR Tempo - animated video defining tempo 

Then as you play the game, instead of just saying "Largo is slow" make the learning more memorable with a song. The first time students choose a particular tempo card that pairs with the songs below, sing and move to the video below

Largo (Start at 1:15 seconds)

PR Presto Largo- animated video illustrating tempo terms Presto and Largo

Adagio Play Slow

Sing Adagio to the tune of Edwin McClean's "Ghost Waltz" (from FJH Federation Favorites Book 2).

Andante Walking Pace

Sing "Andante" to the tune of "The Ants Go Marching."

Allegretto and Moderato

CK Tempo Marks - brief definitions and memory aids for Allegro, Allegretto, Moderato, Andante

Allegro

Sing the "Allegro's quick" lyrics to the tune of Three Blind Mice.

Presto (Start at 50 seconds)

PR Presto Largo- animated video illustrating tempo terms Presto and Largo

Key Signature Game - Firing at Flat Keys

 After reviewing some of these videos I created a fun FIRING AT FLATS game to solidify their knowledge with some fun mini nerf guns and targets!

Free Printable Firing at Flats

Key Signature Order Song

 The number of pencil strokes it takes to write each letter helps you know how many sharps are in the scale.

The Circle of Fifths and Writing Key Signatures by Piano Anne