INFANT THROUGH SCHOOL AGE
Today in music class we enjoyed exploring the world of cymbals! We discussed and got the opportunity to play several different types of cymbals: finger cymbals, handheld cymbals and also a "crash" cymbal on a stand from my drumkit at home!
We talked about the material that cymbals are made of (metal) and how they vibrate. We also experimented with the sounds and vocabulary of a "swung" rhythm versus a "straight" rhythm. The kids made the rhythm sounds with their mouths ("ch...ch...ch....ch..." for straight and "ch...ch-ch" for swung") and both danced and marched to the different styles.
We also watched a short youtube video on jazz cymbal use and played a few games with the sounds. Everyone got a chance to touch and play the materials and we also used the coloring sheet I've linked below.
Check out this slideshow from the toddler class, who absolutely loved trying out the drumsticks on the mounted crash!
MOM AND DAD CONNECT
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Cymbals Coloring Page