Transcript Suggested Strategy in Re-Engaging Elementry Level Music

0708-618 Teaching for Diversity and Social Justice, Cupertino
09-25-2010 Babak Falsafi
A suggested lesson plan for
students of musical instruments:
Simplification of a complicated concrete theme in
lieu of a simple abstract theme
There are several classical music pieces with very
mind capturing themes which could be ideal to be
applied in a lesson plan. These pieces are usually
heard on TV, radio or in public venues. Therefore it is
easy for the students to connect with and learn them.
Violin:
Caprice No.24 by Paganini
Hilary Hahn Paganini Caprice No. 24
Piano:
Fur Elise by Beethoven
Fur Elise(Jazz Version)-BeethovenFAZIL SAY
Guitar:
Asturias by Albeniz
These famous pieces usually require a high level of musical
skills but any piece of music, arts, architecture or literature
can be simplified for educational or other practical purposes:
Example of Simplified Art Lesson for preschool:
Monet Inspired Art Activity Lesson Objectives
.This preschool art activity is a great way to
kick off a famous artist theme.
. It can also be tied to units on other
famous artists, nature, the environment,
seasons, weather, time of day, or colors.
Example of a famous piece for classic guitar:
Asturias by Issac Albeniz:
Video performance by Internationally known Spanish
singer, dancer and classical guitarist Marija Temo
Marija Temo plays Asturias
Simplification of a piece of music:
Technically,
Idiomatically,