Music Fundamentals, Methods, and Materials for the Elementary Classroom Teacher (with Audio CD)

Preface.

I. TEACHING THE ELEMENTS OF MUSIC TO CHILDREN.

1. Children and Music.

2. Teaching Rhythm to Children.

3. Teaching Melody to Children.

4. Teaching Timbre to Children.

5. Teaching Expressive Elements to Children.

6. Teaching Form to Children.

7. Teaching Texture to Children.

8. Teaching Harmony to Students.

II. DEVELOPING MUSICAL SKILLS.

9. The Singing Voice.

10. Playing Musical Instruments.

11. Listening Activities and Materials.

12. Movement and Children.

III. ORGANIZING MUSICAL EXPERIENCES.

13. Lesson Planning.

IV. TEACHING MUSIC IN SPECIALIZED AREAS.

14. Integrating Music With Other Subjects.

15. Special Education and Mainstreaming.

Glossary.

 

List of Songs

 

Appendix A: Chapter Correlation for National Standards for Arts Education.

 

Appendix B: Instructional Material.

 

Credits.

 

Index.