Basic Instrumental Skills

          Module 1: Introduction to Music and Instrumental Basics

Section 1: Getting to Know Instruments  
- Lesson 1: Meet Your Instruments  
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: An introduction to different types of musical instruments  
- Lesson 2: Instrument Care and Handling  
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Learning proper techniques to care for and handle instruments

Section 2: Understanding Musical Notation  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Musical Notes  
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Discovering the basics of musical notes and symbols  
- Lesson 2: Exploring Simple Rhythms  
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Understanding rhythm and timing through basic exercises

Section 3: Exploring Sound and Pitch  
- Lesson 1: Basics of Sound Production  
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Learning how different instruments produce sound  
- Lesson 2: Highs and Lows – An Introduction to Pitch  
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Recognizing variations in pitch across instruments

Section 4: Introduction to Beat and Movement  
- Lesson 1: Finding the Beat  
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Identifying and clapping out a basic beat  
- Lesson 2: Body Percussion and Movement  
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Using body movement to enhance rhythm and coordination

Section 5: Musical Games and Listening  
- Lesson 1: Call and Response  
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Participating in interactive musical call and response games  
- Lesson 2: Listening for Instruments  
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Developing listening skills to identify different instruments

Module 2: Exploring Keyboard Fundamentals

Section 1: Keyboard Layout and Introduction  
- Lesson 1: Discovering the Keyboard  
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Learning the layout and basic parts of a keyboard  
- Lesson 2: Identifying Key Notes – C, D, and E  
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Recognizing important notes and their positions on the keyboard

Section 2: Basic Keyboard Techniques  
- Lesson 1: Finger Placement Fundamentals  
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Practicing proper finger placement for ease of play  
- Lesson 2: Simple Hand Coordination Exercises  
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Developing coordination between right and left hands

Section 3: Playing Simple Melodies  
- Lesson 1: Playing a One-Handed Tune  
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Learning to play a basic melody using one hand  
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Two-Handed Playing  
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Combining both hands to play simple tunes

Section 4: Understanding Rhythm on the Keyboard  
- Lesson 1: Basic Timing with Keyboard  
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Using the keyboard to follow a steady rhythm  
- Lesson 2: Playing in Time with a Metronome  
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Learning to maintain tempo during practice

Section 5: Enjoying Music through Improvisation  
- Lesson 1: Experimenting with Sounds  
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Encouraging creative exploration on the keyboard  
- Lesson 2: Creating Simple Melodic Patterns  
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Learning to build short, simple melodies by improvising

Module 3: Percussion Explorations

Section 1: Introduction to Percussion Instruments  
- Lesson 1: Meet the Drums and More  
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: An overview of common percussion instruments available  
- Lesson 2: How Percussion Instruments Work  
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Basic principles of sound production in percussion

Section 2: Basic Drumming Techniques  
- Lesson 1: Hand Drumming Basics  
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Learning simple hand drumming patterns on a drum pad  
- Lesson 2: Stick and Mallet Techniques  
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Introduction to holding sticks or mallets correctly

Section 3: Developing a Sense of Beat  
- Lesson 1: Counting Beats and Clapping Rhythms  
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Understanding beat structure through counting and clapping  
- Lesson 2: Combining Beat with Percussion Sounds  
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Applying hand drumming skills to maintain a steady rhythm

Section 4: Exploring Different Percussion Sounds  
- Lesson 1: Experimenting with Volume and Tempo  
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Learning how changes in volume and tempo affect sound  
- Lesson 2: Creating Dynamic Rhythms  
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Hands-on exercises to produce varied rhythmic patterns

Section 5: Percussion Ensemble and Group Play  
- Lesson 1: Playing with a Group  
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Coordinating with peers in simple percussion ensembles  
- Lesson 2: Follow the Leader Rhythm Game  
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Developing group rhythm skills through a fun interactive game

Module 4: String Instrument Introduction

Section 1: Getting to Know String Instruments  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Violins, Guitars, and More  
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Overview of basic string instruments and their unique sounds  
- Lesson 2: Simple Tuning Concepts  
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Introduction to tuning and keeping strings in harmony

Section 2: Basic Techniques: Plucking and Bowing  
- Lesson 1: Learning Plucking Techniques  
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Basic techniques for plucking string instruments effectively  
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Bowing  
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Fundamentals of bow handling and producing clear tones

Section 3: Exploring Simple Melodies on String Instruments  
- Lesson 1: Playing a Basic Tune (Plucked Instruments)  
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Simple melody practice on instruments like the guitar  
- Lesson 2: Bowed Instrument Melody  
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Learning a straightforward tune on a bowed instrument

Section 4: Finger Placement and Posture  
- Lesson 1: Proper Finger Placement  
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Learning where to place fingers on the strings for clear notes  
- Lesson 2: Maintaining Good Posture  
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Techniques for proper positioning to improve playability

Section 5: Interactive String Duets  
- Lesson 1: Playing in Pairs – Basic Duets  
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Pairing with a partner to play simple duets  
- Lesson 2: Listening and Adjusting Together  
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Focusing on ensemble awareness and timing in duets

Module 5: Bringing It Together: Creating Music

Section 1: Combining Different Instruments  
- Lesson 1: Exploring Instrument Blends  
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Experimenting with mixing sounds from keyboards, percussion, and strings  
- Lesson 2: Listening for Harmonies  
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Developing the ear for how different instruments complement each other

Section 2: Introduction to Ensemble Techniques  
- Lesson 1: Learning to Play as a Group  
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Basics of playing together with a small ensemble  
- Lesson 2: Keeping Time Together  
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Coordination and timing exercises for group play

Section 3: Expressing Creativity in Music  
- Lesson 1: Intro to Improvisation  
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Encouraging creative exploration with spontaneous music making  
- Lesson 2: Experimenting with Sound Arrangements  
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Combining instrumental sounds to create new patterns

Section 4: Composing a Simple Tune  
- Lesson 1: Building a Musical Phrase  
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Step-by-step guide to composing a basic musical phrase  
- Lesson 2: Arranging a Short Composition  
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Learning to put together a simple arrangement using learned techniques

Section 5: Performance and Celebration  
- Lesson 1: Rehearsal for a Group Performance  
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Final rehearsal techniques focusing on coordination and expression  
- Lesson 2: Celebratory Showcase  
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: An opportunity to perform learned pieces and celebrate musical achievements