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1st–4th Grade Music (Sapphire)
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Overview
Summary | Elementary students are introduced to basic music theory through learning to play the soprano recorder. |
Description | Elementary students learn the fundamentals of reading sheet music and implementing correct fingering to play the corresponding notes on their recorders. Students learn to count rhythm as they learn to read and play whole, half, quarter, and eighth notes. Skills are sharpened through individual practice assignments and whole-class live exercises. While mastering notes G, E, A, and B, students learn over 15 songs throughout the course. |
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Course Type | Elective: Fine Arts |
Student Availability
Grade Level Availability | 1–4 |
Extended Grade Level Availability | Not Applicable |
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Additional Information
| Required Course | Yes, depending on the state/locale |
| Course Length | One Year |
| Available in Honors | No |
| Available to Part-Time Students | No |
| Available as Credit Recovery | No |
| Prerequisites | Not Applicable |
| Alternative Course Available Per Counselor Approval | |
| Fee Amount | Not Applicable |
Supplementary Materials
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| Project Forecast | None |