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Music Twister

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Distinguish the sound of musical notes and correctly name them. In this music lesson, participate in a game of musical twister where the circles are renamed with musical note names. Additionally, display recognition of eighth, quarter, half, and whole notes by pointing to each circle and following the task of the index card. Example - Left four-four beats, you put your right foot on a whole note.

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half notes, music notes, sheet music, quarter notes, whole numbers, numbers

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eighth note, half note, quarter note, whole, visual and performing arts
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Grade
3rd
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice
Year
2006
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