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Recognizing High and Low Pitch

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Students distinguish a high pitch from a low pitch, and demonstrate high/low pitch recognition by creating contrasting movements to high and low music, and use instruments to represent the characters in The Three Little Pigs.

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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Simulation
Year
2000
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