[Menvi-discuss] Young Braille music student/keep those suggestions coming/question

[etscrivani at verizon.net]

Hi,

 

I think that clapping the hands and singing a sound out loud between the
beats helps to demonstrate note duration. For example for a quarter note
sing something like "Doe" on each clap representing a quarter value in 4/4
time. Then at the beginning of each clap have your student sing "run run",
making sure the two words are sung between two claps of the hands or stamps
of the foot. No instrument needed during this type of exercise. Use the word
Mississippi" for a demonstration of 4 16 notes. For half or whole notes just
sing "Doe" for a longer duration making sure it is sung for the appropriate
number of claps or foot taps.   

 

This method can also be used for dotted rhythms. 

 

HTH.

 

eileen

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Subject: [Menvi-discuss] Young Braille music student/keep those suggestions
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First, I want to thank all of the wonderful people on this list who have
offered suggestions for teaching an 11-year-old Braille reader to read
Braille music. Now, yet another question. I'm confident he hasn't covered
fractions yet in school. So. . .what is the easiest way to explain note
values to an 11-year-old? How can I simplify the process of rhythm to make
it more comprehensible? 

 

Many thanks again!

 

Kimberly in KC

 

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