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