![]() This would also be a good time to teach your child the stem rules. Next, you show your child how to write a Quarter Note on a line, and in a space, as well as over the stave, hanging from the stave, as Middle C and ledger line notes. If clapping, you clap once and then move to the next note. This means when played on the piano, you play the note, and hold it down for 1 beat. ![]() Now that your child can identify the note and knows both its names, it is time to explain that a Quarter Note/Crotchet consists of 1 beat. Now tell your child that while in North America we call this type of note, a ‘Quarter Note’, in other parts of the world, especially in Asia and Europe the note is called a Crotchet. Just show a flashcard with a Quarter Note, or draw it out on a paper or white board or simply point it out on a piece of sheet music and tell your child that a solid black note with a stem (and no additional elements like a flag) is called a Quarter Note. I have also included a printable to go with this post, so don’t forget to download it once you are done reading. Therefore, today I will be explaining how you can introduce ‘Quarter Notes’ to your kids in the homeschool in just six ridiculously simple steps. ![]() While some are just noteheads that are outlined, others are outlined noteheads with stems and still others are solid black noteheads with stems, flags and some are even beamed together.Įach of these elements signifies the type and value of the note and learning to decipher the difference is very important. When you look at a piece of sheet music, I’m sure you’ve noticed that noteheads vary greatly. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |