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Quick Kodály Bites Part 10

Master "Sound Before Sight" Ear-Training Strategies

$10 | 30 min

SKU: QKB10TI-ODPDC

 

Welcome to Your Movement-Based Learning Journey!

Welcome to the tenth installment of Quick Kodály Bites! In this course, you'll master engaging ear-training activities that develop musical understanding through "sound before sight" approaches, helping students internalize concepts before reading notation. You'll discover how to use focused listening activities that prioritize hearing and internalizing sound before introducing notation, building strong aural skills that enhance musical intuition and prepare students for more effective music reading and performance.

 

What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

  1. Implement aural preparation activities based on "sound before sight" research principles
  2. Use echo techniques effectively to build listening skills and pattern recognition
  3. Apply rhythmic ear-training activities for multiple musical concepts
  4. Create melodic listening experiences that prepare students for new pitch concepts
  5. Build comprehensive aural preparation into your sound before sight teaching practice

The course will employ a mix of lectures, demonstrations, and practical applications to facilitate learning. 

 

Carly Schieffer | Music ConstructED Team | Powered by West Music 

Here is the class outline:

Active "Sound Before Sight" Listening

Master aural preparation activities that engage students' listening skills, helping them internalize musical concepts through focused ear-training before reading notation, based on research-proven discovery learning and "sound before sight" principles.

Meet Your Instructor - Carly Schieffer
Introduction
Understanding Aural Preparation in "Sound Before Sight" Learning
Aural Preparation Principles & Rhythmic Examples
Melodic Aural Preparation Activities
Knowledge Check
Personal Reflection (Optional)
Your Next Steps

Completion

The following certificates are awarded when the class is completed:

Music ConstructED 30-minute PD Certificate of Completion
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