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\"\"<\/a>Music Only<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Music Only Format<\/strong> will test students reading abilities or, as a starting point for advanced readers. Also used at instrument centers for transferring vocal skills to instruments, i.e.; recorder, xylophone, tone bells, and other C Major instruments which build fine motor skills. Ninety percent of the Music Only Format<\/strong> is in the key of C Major for this purpose. After a particular format is read, switching to the Music Only Format<\/strong> concentrates the visual field on the music and forces the learner to look at the music,(not the answers). As a class lesson or center\/station activity, Music Only Formats<\/strong> are excellent worksheets to assess your student’s knowledge of beat divisions, rhythms, and pitches.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Beats Divisions
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The Beat Format<\/strong> introduces the learner to the divisions of sound and silence within the song.\u00a0 Returning to the Beat Format<\/strong> once the pitches are mastered is very useful in singing or chanting pitches to the beat divisions, a technique used by many middle and high school music programs, and first introduced to our founder, while in high school (1973), by Robert Shaw during an All-State rehearsal.<\/p>\n

“We owe it to the composer that pitches start and end in their allotted time.” <\/em><\/span>
\n\u2028Robert Shaw, \u2028Spivey Hall – Master Lessons \u2028Clayton State University\u2028Morrow, Georgia, 1996.<\/em><\/span><\/h6>\n
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\"\"<\/a>Rhythms<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Rhythm Format<\/strong> uses the traditional ti’s and ta’s to illustrate and hear patterns within the beat divisions. Rhythms are often easier to read, starting with the Rhythm Forma<\/strong>t in such cases will bring success!\u00a0 For more complex patterns, the Beat Format<\/strong> is your best starting point.\u00a0 Always follow the Rhythm Format<\/strong> with the Music Only Format<\/strong> to demonstrate and practice reading without the answered text!\u00a0 True ownership of the process comes when the students ask for the Music Only Format FIRST<\/span>!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Solfeggio<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Solfeggio Format<\/strong> builds on the information mastered while reading the beats and rhythm formats. Adding two syllable words to a known rhythm can be accomplished successfully by all reading levels. Chant the pitch names to the rhythm before singing the pitches.\u00a0Quite often pitch patterns differ from rhythm patterns.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Pitch Numbers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Kindergarten will find learning Pitch Numbers<\/strong> easier as numbers are mastered before two letter words.\u00a0 Whether using Solfeggio<\/strong> or Pitch Numbers<\/strong> first, ALWAYS<\/span><\/strong> follow with a quick reading of the alternate method. The extra practice will be rewarded,\u00a0the added concept will bring confidence in the musician!<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Pitch Letter Names<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ninety percent (90%) of the Letter Names<\/strong> format are in the key of C Major. After a tune or song is known students use the Letter Name<\/strong>s format to transfer vocal reading skills to an instrument.\u00a0It is best suited for instrument centers.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Text\/Lyrics<\/strong><\/h3>\n

After students learn to follow notes they are successful in following words and word syllables in the same rhythm and increase thier ontask reading behavior. Think of the Text Format<\/strong> as a reward for reading the previous formats.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

[vc_row top=”0px”][vc_column][vc_column_text] Music Only The Music Only Format will test students reading abilities or, as a starting point for advanced readers. Also used at instrument centers for transferring vocal skills to instruments, i.e.; recorder, xylophone, tone bells, and other C Major instruments which build fine motor skills. 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