Musical Explorers

Category: 2024-25 Musical Explorers

  • Unit 5 – Lesson 1: Learning “Rabba”

    Unit 5 – Lesson 1: Learning “Rabba”

    Aim: How can melodies be transformed through ornamentation? Summary: Students will sing “Rabba,” and learn how melodies can be modified using ornamentation. Materials: Musical Explorers online audio, chart paper, colored pencils or markers, collage materials, scarves Standards: GA: MK-2GM.1, MK-2GM.6, MK-2GM.7, MK-2GM.9, MK-2GM.10 SC: GM.PR.NL-AH.3, GM.RE.NL-AH.6, GM.RE.NL-AH.7, GM.CN.NL-AH.8, GM.CN.NL-AH.9 Vocabulary: improvisation, melody, ornamentation Sing “Rabba” “Rabba” [original…

  • Unit 5 – Indian Classical with Falu

    Unit 5 – Indian Classical with Falu

    Tradition and Artist Overview  There are two primary traditions in Indian classical music: Hindustani from northern India, and Carnatic from southern India. Falu is trained in the Hindustani tradition, which places a special emphasis on improvisation. Both traditions are based on the concepts of raga and tala. Raga is the melodic structure, a series of…

  • Unit 4 – Lesson 2: Learning “Look Good, Feel Good” 

    Unit 4 – Lesson 2: Learning “Look Good, Feel Good” 

    Aim: How do we express ourselves in hip hop songs?  Summary: Students explore lyrics and messages as they learn ways to create their own hip hop songs. Materials: Musical Explorers online audio Standards: GA: ESGMK-2.CR.1, ESGMK-2.CR.2, ESGMK-2.PR.1, ESGMK-2.RE.1, ESGMK-2.RE.2, ESGMK-2.CN.1,ESGMK-2.CN.2 SC: GM.CR.NL-AH.1, GM.CR.NL-AH.2, GM.PR.NL-AH.3, GM.RE.NL-AH.6, GM.RE.NL-AH.7, GM.CN.NL-AH.8, GM.CN.NL-AH.9 Vocabulary: cypher, flow, freestyle, MC, message, producer…

  • Unit 4 – Lesson 1: Learning “Crush” 

    Unit 4 – Lesson 1: Learning “Crush” 

    Aim: What are the basic building blocks of hip hop?  Summary: Students will learn the hook to “Crush” and learn about key elements in hip hop songs. Materials: Musical Explorers online audio Standards: GA: MK-2GM.1, MK-2GM.6, MK-2GM.7, MK-2GM.9, MK-2GM.10 SC: GM.PR.NL-AH.3, GM.RE.NL-AH.6, GM.RE.NL-AH.7, GM.CN.NL-AH.8, GM.CN.NL-AH.9 Vocabulary: B-Boys/B-Girls, graffiti, hook, top rock Sing “Crush” “Crush” You…

  • Unit 4 – Hip Hop with AJ

    Unit 4 – Hip Hop with AJ

    Tradition and Artist Overview  Hip hop is the latest iteration of black music in America. Its roots lie in the ancient traditions of the West African griot or storyteller, brought to the US during the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Enslaved Africans kept the oral traditions of song and poetry alive and created new forms of music.…

  • Concert Experience: Fall

    Concert Experience: Fall

    Semester 1 Before the Concert Review the three artists and their music. Prepare for surprise songs. Get ready for your concert using SG 23. After the Concert ← Previous: Unit 3 – Lesson 2: Learning “Reedaha” / “Ya Khayal il Zarga” Next: Unit 4 – Hip Hop with AJ →

  • Unit 3 – Lesson 2: Learning “Reedaha” / “Ya Khayal il Zarga”

    Unit 3 – Lesson 2: Learning “Reedaha” / “Ya Khayal il Zarga”

    Aim: How is dance used Jordanian folk music? Summary: Students will learn to sing “Reedaha” / “Ya Khayal il Zarga,” discover ghazals, and dance the dabka. Materials: Musical Explorers online audio Standards: GA: MK-2GM.1, MK-2GM.6, MK-2GM.7, MK-2GM.9, MK-2GM.10 SC: GM.PR.NL-AH.3, GM.RE.NL-AH.6, GM.RE.NL-AH.7, GM.CN.NL-AH.8, GM.CN.NL-AH.9 Vocabulary: Bedouin, dabka, ghazal “Reedaha” is a very old song that…

  • Unit 3 – Lesson 1: Learning “Ya Aroos il-Bahr”

    Unit 3 – Lesson 1: Learning “Ya Aroos il-Bahr”

    Aim: How are rhythm and music used in Jordanian folk music?  Summary: Students will learn to sing and move to the song “Ya Aroos il-Bahr,” and learn rhythmic layers. Materials: Musical Explorers online audio Standards: GA: MK-2GM.1, MK-2GM.6, MK-2GM.7, MK-2GM.9, MK-2GM.10 SC: GM.PR.NL-AH.3, GM.RE.NL-AH.6, GM.RE.NL-AH.7, GM.CN.NL-AH.8, GM.CN.NL-AH.9 Vocabulary: bahri, gaseed, rest, and rhythmic layers “Ya…

  • Unit 3 – Jordanian Folk with Farah

    Unit 3 – Jordanian Folk with Farah

    Tradition and Artist Overview  The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is situated in Southwest Asia at the crossroads to Africa and Europe. Thus, its heritage and music is culturally rich. For a small country, Jordan has many distinct regions, each with its own musical traditions. For example, the songs of the desert are slower paced to…

  • Unit 2 – Lesson 2: Learning “Beauty & Magic”

    Unit 2 – Lesson 2: Learning “Beauty & Magic”

    Aim: How are music and lyrics combined to convey emotion?  Summary: Students learn “Beauty and Magic,” explore the differences between two versions of the song, and analyze the meaning of the lyrics. Materials: Musical Explorers online audio Standards: GA: ESGMK-2.CR.2, ESGMK-2.CR.3, ESGMK-2.PR.1, ESGMK-2.RE.1, ESGMK-2.RE.2, ESGMK-2.RE.3, ESGMK-2.CN.1, ESGMK-2.CN.2 SC: MGK-2.1, MGK-2.3, MGK-2.6, MGK-2.7, MGK-2.8, MGK-2.9 Vocabulary:…