#techtiptuesday Recording Your Google Slideshows/Manipulatives
I love the phrase, “I was this years old when…” I discovered the record button that will allow you to screen-record your Google slideshows.
Read More12345678 Boomwhacker and Solfa Challenge!
The "12345678 Challenge" is a rhythmic workout that focuses on your timing, coordination, and groove by clapping or tapping numbers 1-8. Check out this play-along video for a fun mashup of pitches using boomwhackers, Solfa, dance moves, and faster beats. For teaching aids, swing by my Buy Me A Coffee page. Let the musical magic begin!
Read More#techtiptuesday Flat.io Has Recorder Fingerings and RIP Finale
I love the phrase, “I was this many years old when I discovered…” that Flat.io has recorder fingerings! During Midnight Music’s webinar last week, Batya, one of the Midnight members, told us about the recorder fingerings found in Flat.io. Plus, RIP Finale Music Notation Software. 35 years and many users were shocked.
Read More2 New Tips in Canva for Elementary Music Teachers!
If Canva is your ultimate sidekick for creating classroom wonders like presentations, videos, posters, and more or diving into the magic of AI tools for creating all sorts of cool stuff, then brace yourself for some classroom magic!
Katie Argyle from Midnight Music introduced me to the wonderful TeamRonDi’s Design with Canva YouTube Channel, where they spill the tea on Canva's latest features and sprinkle in tips and tricks to level up your Canva game. From their recent video 8 Exciting Canva Updates, I cherry-picked two gems perfect for jazzing up the elementary music classroom.
Read More#techtiptuesday #17B MusicFIrst Elementary’s New Graphic Score Tool!
MusicFirst Elementary just introduced the Graphic Score Tool as a part of their Creative Tools, which now makes it seven creative tools included in this curriculum.
Read MoreUkulele C Major and A minor Quick Practice Play-Along (with optional pitched percussion!)
The post discusses a play-along activity for learning ukulele chords of C Major and A minor using a digital audio workstation. The play-along includes specific measures for each chord and provides instructions on how to teach it using manipulatives. It also offers two choices for performing the play-along: YouTube video or Soundslice. Additionally, it suggests using percussion instruments as alternatives if there aren't enough ukuleles and mentions virtual instruments as well. Like my resources? Please consider buying me a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/elmusedtech
Read More#techtiptuesday Have You Checked Out Futurepedia?
Futurepedia is a well-known online platform that focuses on AI tools, technology trends, and futuristic innovations. It acts as an extensive AI tool directory, providing in-depth descriptions, user feedback, and the most recent developments in AI and related areas. Through the platform, users can browse a variety of tools grouped by their functionalities like image creation, text processing, data analysis, and others. It is especially beneficial for individuals aiming to remain up-to-date with advanced technology and to find new tools that can boost productivity, creativity, and innovation.
Read MoreWe Will Rock You Play-Along for Pitched and Unpitched Instruments
The Summer Olympics evoked deep emotions as I cheered on athletes. Inspired by the event, I enhanced a music lesson on Queen's "We Will Rock You" to cater to both advanced and novice students. The lesson includes teaching tools like manipulatives, melodic phrases, and dance breaks. Options for presenting the content include video, score, pitched, and unpitched instruments. Remember that you can use my YouTube channel or if the video is too busy, my Soundslice channel to turn off some of the busyness.
Read More#techtiptuesday Let's rock 'n' roll with Soundslice in the Elementary Music Classroom!
Join me as I share a tech tip about using Soundslice, a versatile tool ideal for music education. Key points include customization options, transposition features, and benefits like focused learning and practice. Soundslice complements classroom use, offers advanced features, and allows exploration of artists' work. Consider checking out Midnight Music for helpful resources on creating content with Soundslice.
Read MoreEmbarking on a First Project Using YuStudio and 3 Loops!
YuStudio in MusicFirst Elementary Is an amazing web-based DAW that can score videos and notate music! Here is one of the first projects to have your elementary music students do with YuStudio!
Read More#techtiptuesday Transpose | Pitch Shifter - Browser Extension
Have you ever been on YouTube and wished you could change not only the speed of the video but the pitch as well so that the song could play in a key that fits your students’ voices or instruments better? If the answer is yes, then look no further than the Transpose | Pitch Shifter - Browser Extension (Transpose ▲▼ pitch ▹ speed ▹ loop).
Read MoreBoomwhacker and Percussion Instrument Play-Along in Honor of the 2024 Summer Olympics
Image captured from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoyRy3FpoFk
This week’s play-along is a tribute to the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris, France. It is titled “Boomwhacker and Percussion Instrument Play-Along to John Williams - Olympic Fanfare and Theme conducted by Gustavo Dudamel - Performed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic with the help of the U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” at the 2014 Walt Disney Concert Hall Gala”. It features many instruments and some complex rhythm patterns. The manipulatives feature fun facts about John and Gustavo, along with the score of the boomwhackers and percussion instruments.
You can view this on my YouTube Channel or my Soundslice Channel. The benefit of the latter is that you can alter the tempo, isolate the parts, change the key, mute certain parts, and more.
The manipulatives have the score along with fun facts about the music, composer, and conductor! They can be found on my Buy Me a Coffee Channel in the Extras Section.
Read More#techtiptuesday 5 Ways to use Canva's AI Tools in Your Classroom
It's challenging to avoid the topic of AI in education these days, given its significant presence. Regardless of your personal stance on AI, it has become an integral part of our students' lives, including elementary students who likely interact with it in various ways. We've also incorporated AI into our own practices, such as using a track splitter to remove vocals or a website to edit photo backgrounds.
Considering the availability of Canva for Education as a free tool for K-12 educators, here are five AI Tools (or Magic Tools) found in Canva that educators can utilize to save time or enhance writing and other tasks.
Read MoreNew Rhythm Play-Along Video: A Sky Full of Stars
This summer, I have been getting into Coldplay’s music. I am not sure why I am so late to join on this bandwagon, but their music has evolved throughout the almost three decades that they have been making music and I am enjoying listening to their progression.
The rhythms included in the play-along are:
Quarter Note - Crotchet and rest
Eighth Note - Quaver
Half Note - Minim and rest
Whole Note - Semibreve and rest
Accents
Crescendo/decrescendo
Dynamics
Use this as retrieval practice for reading and performing rhythms, as a fun play-along to introduce a new concept, to welcome a new school year, or to celebrate that you all made it through a full week of school.
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#techtiptuesday Check out the Bite-Sized PD from Midnight Music!
Katie Argyle's Midnight Music has introduced the Digital Badge project. This initiative allows educators, especially music educators, to acquire digital badges (micro-credentials) for various essential tech skills in a convenient PD format. Each badge is verified, contains supporting evidence, and is designed for effortless sharing with administrators, colleagues, or prospective employers.
Read MoreElementary Music Summit Recap - What a Great Week!
Last week, Bryson Tarbet and his amazing team at thatmusicteacher.com hosted a free online summer professional development conference called the Elementary Music Summit. This event was tailored for elementary music educators, offering sessions focused on their specific needs. The event was sponsored by Musically Minted and Music is Elementary.
The summit showcased a lineup of workshops and sessions led by seasoned music teachers and industry experts. The primary objective was to equip attendees with practical teaching strategies, techniques, and classroom-ready resources. I was so honored to be a presenter at this great event!
Read more for key highlights, takeaways, and what is coming up soon!
Read MoreElementary Music Summit: Free Internet Resources Session Wakelet
Today, I presented “Free Internet Resources for Elementary Music Educators” at thatmusicteacher.com free online Elementary Music Summit. Here is the wakelet I shared with the slides and all of the links from the session. If you joined or are catching the replay, thank you for being there. I hope that you found some new resources to use in your elementary music class!
Read MoreLive Presentation about Free Internet Resources for Elementary Music Educators Tomorrow!
I’m popping in this evening to let you know that my presentation, “Free Internet Resources for Elementary Music Teachers,” is going live at 12 noon ET, where I’m talking all about Free Internet Resources for Elementary Music Educators for the Elementary Music Summit®!
Read MoreLast chance to sign up for the Elementary Music Summit®!
I'm excited to announce that the Elementary Music Summit® begins tomorrow! This fantastic event offers insights from 25 inspiring speakers who will share valuable skills and strategies for making this school year your best one yet. Who wouldn't want that?
I'll be speaking on Wednesday, July 10, at noon about "Free Internet Resources" alongside other experts like Stephanie Leavell, Ashley Cuthbertson, Bryson Tarbet, and more!
Each presentation will be available to you for 24 hours, but you can also get an entire year’s access (along with some other amazing bonuses) by grabbing the All-Access Pass.
If you have any questions at all about the summit or the All-Access Pass, leave a comment below.
Get your free ticket to the Elementary Music Summit®