The Musical Classroom: Backgrounds, Models, and Skills for Elementary Teaching

Patricia Hackett; Carolynn A. Lindeman

ISBN 10: 0131346032 / ISBN 13: 9780131346031

Published by Taylor & Francis, 2006

About this Item

7th Edition / no c.d.

Seller Inventory # 004840

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Musical Classroom: Backgrounds, Models, and Skills for Elementary Teaching
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0131346032
• ISBN 13: 9780131346031
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 7th Edition
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Assuming little or no musical background, this book demonstrates how music works–and how to convey this understanding to others. It helps learners develop skills in teaching music while offering them introductory experiences in playing and reading music. KEY TOPICS The book features over 170 songs, information on learning instruments, and sample lessons. Presented in a non-technical, user-friendly manner, Section I introduces music in the elementary school, the elements of music, music-making activities, curricular approaches and developments, the eclectic world of music, and how to plan and assess music learning. The instrumental instruction section provides information about playing Autoharp, guitar, baritone ukulele, piano, and soprano recorder, as well as information about the singing voice. It features descriptions of hand and body positions, fingerings, and strums, including keyboard drawings, chord frames, tuning instructions, and fingering charts; lists specific songs that may be used in learning to play each instrument individually or in large or small groups. For individuals teaching or preparing to teach music.

From the Publisher

Assuming no musical background, this text provides a fundamental understanding of how music works and demonstrates how to convey this understanding to others. Coverage develops skills in teaching music while offering introductory experiences in playing and reading music.