Riverdale Middle School Piano

Lesson Plan
Date 3/6/17

GLEs:
M-CE-M1, M-CE-M2

Objectives:
The learner will be able to count and play various rhythms on various chords

The learner will be able to learn music individually, collaboratively, and during group
rehearsal

Rationale:
Working together with others is vital for musicians, and this is a skill that can be
improved by working with a partner

Because many of the students do not have their own guitars at home, practicing both on
their own and during rehearsals will allow them to ask the questions they need and hone
in their muscle memory to play the music.

Direct Teaching/Group Work:

1. Settling in
a. Students will enter the room and set the chairs in a circle
b. Students will quietly await further instruction
c. Students will be called by section to grab their guitar, rhythm book, and guitar
pick.
d. Students will work on music individually once they have their guitars
2. Chord review
a. Who can teach the class our E minor and A sus chords?
i. Emphasize listening to the person speaking
b. Playing E minor when I point, A sus when I jump
c. Warm up
i. 8 counts of Em, 8 counts of A sus
ii. Arpeggios on Em and A sus
1. Whats an arpeggio?
iii. Eighth notes on Em and A sus
1. How do we play when playing eight notes?
3. Rhythm Chart #3
a. What kind of notes are in this rhythm chart?
i. Quarter notes and quarter rests.
4. Song review
a. Spanish Theme Review
 i. 1 minute individual practice
ii. Slow tempo with metronome
iii. Fast tempo with metronome
b. When The Saints Go Marching In Review
i. 1 minute individual practice
ii. Slow tempo with metronome
iii. Fast tempo with metronome
5. New material
a. The C major and G7 chord
i. Learning the chords, playing each in quarter notes
b. Tom Dooley
i. Volunteer to play melody while teacher plays chords
c. Individually practicing C major and G7
6. End of class procedures
a. Wait to be called to be put away guitar in closet
b. Return rhythm book and pick
c. Put all music away
d. Clean your area

Closure:
Review of the rehearsal and what we will improve for next time.

Assessment:
*Daily assessment of class participation
*Participation during discussions