A series of activities teach young musicians that they don't need a room full of instruments to make music. The second activity in the Amani Project has participants use their hands, feet, and voices to demonstrate the five elements of music: beat, tempo, pitch, and dynamics. They then teach what they have learned to someone else. After an adult uses the provided checklist to ensure the child has completed the activity, the child glues the Elements of Music badge to their Home Badge Card.

Concepts

music analysis, tempo, rhythm, dynamics, syllables

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Instructional Ideas

• Have class members post their videos on the Amani Project website

Classroom Considerations

• Second of 14 lessons in the Amani Project
• Requires an adult to check the pupil's work
• Lessons are cumulative and designed to be taught in order

Pros

• Having participants teach someone else about these elements reinforces their learning

Cons

• None