Instrumental Jam Session
Offers open-ended group instrument play for creative exploration.
Description : In a relaxed, collaborative setting, students experiment with different instruments, improvising and creating spontaneous musical jams.
Category : Music
Age : 8+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Getting Started with Music and Jam Sessions Section 1: Introduction to Music and Jam Sessions - Lesson 1: What is Music? Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: What is Music? - Lesson 2: Discovering the Jam Session Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Discovering the Jam Session Section 2: Exploring Basic Instruments - Lesson 1: Introduction to Simple Instruments Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Introduction to Simple Instruments - Lesson 2: How Instruments Create Sound Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: How Instruments Create Sound Section 3: Basic Rhythm and Beat - Lesson 1: Recognizing the Beat Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Recognizing the Beat - Lesson 2: Clapping to the Rhythm Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Clapping to the Rhythm Section 4: Listening and Sound Experimentation - Lesson 1: Developing Active Listening Skills Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Developing Active Listening Skills - Lesson 2: Experimenting with Simple Sounds Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Experimenting with Simple Sounds Section 5: Creating Simple Musical Patterns - Lesson 1: Repeating Rhythms Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Repeating Rhythms - Lesson 2: Forming Basic Musical Patterns Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Forming Basic Musical Patterns Module 2: Exploring Rhythm and Melody Section 1: Understanding Rhythms - Lesson 1: What is a Rhythm? Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: What is a Rhythm? - Lesson 2: Practicing a Steady Beat Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Practicing a Steady Beat Section 2: Introduction to Melody - Lesson 1: Understanding Melody Basics Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Understanding Melody Basics - Lesson 2: Exploring Simple Pitch Variations Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Exploring Simple Pitch Variations Section 3: Matching Rhythm with Melody - Lesson 1: Coordinating Beats with Notes Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Coordinating Beats with Notes - Lesson 2: Clapping and Humming Together Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Clapping and Humming Together Section 4: Making Music with Everyday Items - Lesson 1: Creating Sounds from Household Objects Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Creating Sounds from Household Objects - Lesson 2: Turning Everyday Items into Instruments Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Turning Everyday Items into Instruments Section 5: Group Rhythm and Melody Practice - Lesson 1: Playing Together in a Small Group Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Playing Together in a Small Group - Lesson 2: Simple Jam Session Practice Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Simple Jam Session Practice Module 3: Developing Instrumental Skills Section 1: Introduction to Strumming and Tapping - Lesson 1: Basic Strumming Techniques on String Instruments Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Basic Strumming Techniques on String Instruments - Lesson 2: Simple Tapping and Percussive Sounds Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Simple Tapping and Percussive Sounds Section 2: Exploring Wind Instruments - Lesson 1: Basic Breathing for Wind Instruments Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Basic Breathing for Wind Instruments - Lesson 2: Playing a Simple Tune on a Recorder Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Playing a Simple Tune on a Recorder Section 3: Percussion Techniques - Lesson 1: Striking and Shaking for Different Sounds Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Striking and Shaking for Different Sounds - Lesson 2: Creating Variety in Percussion Beats Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Creating Variety in Percussion Beats Section 4: Instrument Handling and Care - Lesson 1: Learning to Hold and Handle Instruments Safely Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Learning to Hold and Handle Instruments Safely - Lesson 2: Simple Maintenance and Care Techniques Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Simple Maintenance and Care Techniques Section 5: Combining Instruments in Small Groups - Lesson 1: Pairing Up: Matching Sounds from Different Instruments Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Pairing Up: Matching Sounds from Different Instruments - Lesson 2: Creating a Mini Ensemble Jam Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Creating a Mini Ensemble Jam Module 4: Collaborative Jam Sessions Section 1: Getting Comfortable Playing with Others - Lesson 1: Listening to and Supporting Your Peers Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Listening to and Supporting Your Peers - Lesson 2: Sharing the Stage: Taking Turns Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Sharing the Stage: Taking Turns Section 2: Setting the Jam Session Rules - Lesson 1: Learning Basic Group Courtesy in Music Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Learning Basic Group Courtesy in Music - Lesson 2: Establishing Simple Jam Guidelines Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Establishing Simple Jam Guidelines Section 3: Experimenting with Improvisation - Lesson 1: Understanding the Basics of Improvisation Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Understanding the Basics of Improvisation - Lesson 2: Sharing Your Own Musical Ideas Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Sharing Your Own Musical Ideas Section 4: Working Together: Role Play - Lesson 1: Discovering Your Strength: Rhythm or Melody? Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Discovering Your Strength: Rhythm or Melody? - Lesson 2: Experimenting with Different Instrument Roles Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Experimenting with Different Instrument Roles Section 5: Conducting a Group Jam - Lesson 1: Organizing a Simple Group Jam Session Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Organizing a Simple Group Jam Session - Lesson 2: Reviewing and Reflecting on the Jam Experience Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Reviewing and Reflecting on the Jam Experience Module 5: Performing and Reflecting on Jam Sessions Section 1: Preparing for a Performance - Lesson 1: Setting Up Your Instrument for Play Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Setting Up Your Instrument for Play - Lesson 2: Rehearsing Simple Jam Routines Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Rehearsing Simple Jam Routines Section 2: Building Confidence on Stage - Lesson 1: Overcoming Stage Fright Through Practice Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Overcoming Stage Fright Through Practice - Lesson 2: Expressing Yourself Through Music Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Expressing Yourself Through Music Section 3: The Final Group Jam - Lesson 1: Coordinating a Full Group Jam Session Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Coordinating a Full Group Jam Session - Lesson 2: Celebrating Group Musical Success Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Celebrating Group Musical Success Section 4: Feedback and Reflection - Lesson 1: Listening to Peer Feedback on Performance Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Listening to Peer Feedback on Performance - Lesson 2: Reflecting on Personal Musical Growth Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Reflecting on Personal Musical Growth Section 5: Celebratory Jam Session and Future Exploration - Lesson 1: Composing a Group Finale Jam Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Composing a Group Finale Jam - Lesson 2: Discussing Future Musical Adventures Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Discussing Future Musical Adventures