INFANT THROUGH SCHOOL AGE
Today we had a fun time learning all about the metronome and how it helps us to "keep the beat". The children saw and touched a few different versions. First, we looked at a traditional "mechanical" metronome that looks similar to a clock in the way it "ticks and tocks" back and forth. Then, we observed a digital model. Finally, we looked at the keyboard and how it's metronome and tempo features work.
Older children discussed "BPM" or "beats per minute", which is how we determine how fast a tempo is. For example, a BPM of 50 is quite slow, while 120 is considered more upbeat.
To practice these concepts, we performed the tune "Hickory Dickory Dock". Children did a hand/arm movement for the ticking of the clock that coincided directly with the bpms of the metronome we were using. We also practiced using shakers and singing to different tempos!
TWO YEAR OLD SPOTLIGHT!
It's a video from our music class, and it's the karaoke version--so you can sing along! :)
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This video from today's music class for the two year olds, who were practicing a few their favorite shaker songs, "Way up high" and "Walk all around".
MOM AND DAD CONNECT:
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Check out this online metronome that you can explore with your child! Try clapping to the beat and singing your favorite songs to different tempos!