Monday, February 08, 2010

Snow Songs!

Students:

With all the snow falling outside, there is plenty of time to practice, right!?! And, plenty of time for CREATIVITY!

Why not try making up a song about the snow - e.g. the delight of watching the snow fall, making a snowman, the drudgery of shovelling... Let your melody, dynamic levels, and touch (staccato or legato) reflect the mood you are trying to convey.

Once you have a rhythmic melody established, try adding chords!

Record your new composition and/or play it for your family!

Then, play it for your teacher at your next lesson!