Reflection #2

We learned a lot this past week. We now know that a rhythmic beat is the combination of short, long, and silent sounds. We learned how to play the recorder for the first time in the class. We learned the notes B, A, and G and used them to play hot cross buns. We also now know that a steady beat is a constant repetition of sound. We practiced keeping beat with sticks, drums, and our hands.
Each idea or concept that Professor Wang wanted to teach us she would demonstrate it herself first. If she wanted us to keep a steady beat with our hands she would start clapping and wait for the rest of the class to join in. Anytime there was a song to be learned or a rhyme, Professor Wang would first repeat the song a few times, and then we would all say it with her.
There are many reasons why it is important to learn all of these ideas. These are concepts can be a vital tool in helping children understand music. Keeping a steady beat is one of the most basic forms of music. When you learn and understand the simple and easy ideas behind music, you can begin to move on to the more advanced concepts which will ultimately give you a better appreciation for music as a whole. We incorporated the ideas of psycho-motor, cognitive, and affective learning into our lesson plans. All of these are the main focus when dealing with anything, whether it is music related or not.
Children need to learn these ideas so they can broaden their minds and learn to think in different levels that they do not yet understand. Music helps you to do that. As I said in the paragraph above, keeping a steady beat is one of the basic concepts of music. It is a key idea that is essential if you want to expand your mind in music. Music has many different positive effects on people. It enhances your fine and gross motor skills, it expands your mind, it can be used as a coping mechanism, and it can even help you concentrate.