Instrumental Improv
Encourages spontaneous sound creation with simple instruments.
Description : This course invites toddlers to experiment with improvisation using basic instruments, fostering creative exploration and early musical expression.
Category : Music
Age : 5+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Finding Our Music Section 1: Getting to Know Sounds - Lesson 1: What Is Music? Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Is Music? - Lesson 2: Listening to Everyday Sounds Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Listening to Everyday Sounds Section 2: Exploring Simple Instruments - Lesson 1: Discovering the Drum Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Discovering the Drum - Lesson 2: Tapping on the Xylophone Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Tapping on the Xylophone Section 3: Hands-On Instrument Play - Lesson 1: Playing the Shaker Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Playing the Shaker - Lesson 2: Ringing a Bell Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Ringing a Bell Section 4: Sound Dynamics - Lesson 1: Experimenting with Volume Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Experimenting with Volume - Lesson 2: Playing with Tempo Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Playing with Tempo Section 5: Group Music Time - Lesson 1: Making Music Together Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Making Music Together - Lesson 2: Sharing Our Sounds Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Sharing Our Sounds Module 2: Discovering Rhythm Section 1: Understanding Beats - Lesson 1: Clapping the Beat Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Clapping the Beat - Lesson 2: Feeling the Rhythm Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Feeling the Rhythm Section 2: Body Percussion Fun - Lesson 1: Stomping and Clapping Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Stomping and Clapping - Lesson 2: Vocal Beat Making Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Vocal Beat Making Section 3: Instrumental Beats - Lesson 1: Using a Small Drum Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Using a Small Drum - Lesson 2: Shaker Rhythms Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Shaker Rhythms Section 4: Speed and Pause - Lesson 1: Quick Beats and Slow Beats Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Quick Beats and Slow Beats - Lesson 2: Listening for Pauses Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Listening for Pauses Section 5: Rhythms in a Group - Lesson 1: Group Clapping Patterns Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Group Clapping Patterns - Lesson 2: Playing Together in Time Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Playing Together in Time Module 3: Melodic Moves Section 1: Exploring Pitch - Lesson 1: High and Low Sounds Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: High and Low Sounds - Lesson 2: Singing Simple Tones Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Singing Simple Tones Section 2: Instrument Melodies - Lesson 1: Xylophone Tunes Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Xylophone Tunes - Lesson 2: Simple Bell Melodies Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Simple Bell Melodies Section 3: Echo and Imitation - Lesson 1: Copying a Simple Melody Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Copying a Simple Melody - Lesson 2: Echoing with a Friend Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Echoing with a Friend Section 4: Song Making Fun - Lesson 1: Creating a Name Tune Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Creating a Name Tune - Lesson 2: Making Up a Simple Song Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Making Up a Simple Song Section 5: Melody in Movement - Lesson 1: Movement and Melody Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Movement and Melody - Lesson 2: Expressing Feelings with Music Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Expressing Feelings with Music Module 4: Creative Instrumental Play Section 1: Exploring New Instruments - Lesson 1: Experimenting with a Tambourine Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Experimenting with a Tambourine - Lesson 2: Discovering the Harmonica Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Discovering the Harmonica Section 2: Improvised Instruments - Lesson 1: Creating a DIY Shaker Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Creating a DIY Shaker - Lesson 2: Exploring Found Sounds Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Exploring Found Sounds Section 3: Improv Games - Lesson 1: Call and Response with Sounds Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Call and Response with Sounds - Lesson 2: Sound Storytelling Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Sound Storytelling Section 4: Expressing Emotions Through Sound - Lesson 1: Happy, Sad, and Excited Sounds Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Happy, Sad, and Excited Sounds - Lesson 2: Creating Mood with Music Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Creating Mood with Music Section 5: Sharing Our Creations - Lesson 1: Simple Improvised Performances Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Simple Improvised Performances - Lesson 2: Celebrating Our Music Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Celebrating Our Music Module 5: Improv and Expression Section 1: The World of Improvisation - Lesson 1: What Is Improv? Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Is Improv? - Lesson 2: Feeling Free with Music Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Feeling Free with Music Section 2: Listening and Reacting - Lesson 1: Listening to Each Other Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Listening to Each Other - Lesson 2: Improv with Friends Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Improv with Friends Section 3: Expressing Ideas with Sound - Lesson 1: Telling a Story with Sounds Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Telling a Story with Sounds - Lesson 2: Exploring a Musical Idea Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Exploring a Musical Idea Section 4: Creating Together - Lesson 1: Group Improvisation Circles Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Group Improvisation Circles - Lesson 2: Building Sounds Together Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Building Sounds Together Section 5: Final Expression - Lesson 1: A Simple Improvised Performance Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: A Simple Improvised Performance - Lesson 2: Reflecting on Our Musical Journey Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Reflecting on Our Musical Journey