Florida Grade 4 Music Standards

The Grade 4 standards

Critical Thinking and Reflection 7

• MU.4.C.1.1

  Develop effective listening strategies and describe how they can support appreciation of musical works.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Squire 5 - Merrily We Roll Along (4, Wk 11); Holding your Ukulele (5, Wk 5); Chord Theory Part II (5, Wk 31); Harmonizing Part I (3, Wk 29)

• MU.4.C.1.2

  Describe, using correct music vocabulary, what is heard in a specific musical work.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Squire 3 - Hot Cross Buns (4, Wk 9); Perfect Intervals Review (3, Wk 23); Inverse Intervals (3, Wk 26); Finding notes on the Treble Clef (1, Wk 3)

• MU.4.C.1.3

  Classify orchestral and band instruments as strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, or keyboard.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Squire 5 - Merrily We Roll Along (4, Wk 11); Recorder Lord/Lady 3 - G Major Arpeggio (4, Wk 20); Recorder King/Queen 4 - Dynamics (4, Wk 25); Recorder King/Queen 5 - The Rainbows Shine (4, Wk 26)

• MU.4.C.1.4

  Identify and describe the four primary voice parts, i.e., soprano, alto, tenor, bass.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Types of Ukuleles (5, Wk 2); Singing (2, Wk 21); Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1); Hello Bells (K, Wk 4)

• MU.4.C.2.1

  Identify and describe basic music performance techniques to provide a foundation for critiquing one's self and others.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder King/Queen 5 - The Rainbows Shine (4, Wk 26); Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27); Recorder Squire 1 - Let Us Play G A B (4, Wk 7); Recorder Knight 1 - Let Us Play E G A (4, Wk 12)

• MU.4.C.2.2

  Critique specific techniques in one's own and others performances using teacher-established criteria.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27); Recorder Lord/Lady 1 - Let Us Play High c and High c (4, Wk 18); Recorder King/Queen 4 - Dynamics (4, Wk 25); Recorder King/Queen 5 - The Rainbows Shine (4, Wk 26)

• MU.4.C.3.1

  Describe characteristics that make various musical works appealing.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Sevenths & Octaves (3, Wk 27); Hi High C (K, Wk 11); Rhythim Review (2, Wk 3); Pizza Rhythms (2, Wk 9)

Innovation, Technology, and the Future 4

• MU.4.F.1.1

  Create new interpretations of melodic or rhythmic pieces by varying or adding dynamics, timbre, tempo, lyrics, and/or movement.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Page 4 - B A Shield Patterns (4, Wk 4); Recorder Page 1 - Basic Techniques (4, Wk 1); Recorder Page 2 - High D Shield Patterns (4, Wk 2); Recorder Page 3 - B Shield Patterns (4, Wk 3)

• MU.4.F.2.1

  Describe roles and careers of selected musicians.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Blues in C Major (2, Wk 19); Trading 4s in C Major (2, Wk 24); C Major Solfege Hand-Sign Review (2, Wk 25); C Major Deskbells Review (2, Wk 26)

• MU.4.F.3.1

  Identify the characteristics and behaviors displayed by successful student musicians, and discuss how these qualities will contribute to success beyond the music classroom.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Chromatic Intervals (3, Wk 33); When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35); Lightly Row Performance Part I - Steps & Skips (2, Wk 33); Hi High C (K, Wk 11)

• MU.4.F.3.2

  Discuss the safe, legal way to download songs and other media.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Hello C Chord Part III (5, Wk 10); Compound Meter Part II (3, Wk 20); Major Chords (2, Wk 16); Holiday Songs (1, Wk 17)

Historical and Global Connections 6

• MU.4.H.1.1

  Examine and describe a cultural tradition, other than one's own, learned through its musical style and/or use of authentic instruments.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Lord/Lady 4 - Jingle Bells (4, Wk 21); Aloha Kakahiaka Performance (5, Wk 35); Beet & Watermelon (K, Wk 16); Welcome (5, Wk 1)

• MU.4.H.1.2

  Describe the influence of selected composers on the musical works and practices or traditions of their time.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6); Resolutions (3, Wk 28); Steps (2, Wk 6); Holiday Songs (1, Wk 15)

• MU.4.H.1.3

  Identify pieces of music that originated from cultures other than one's own.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Lord/Lady 4 - Jingle Bells (4, Wk 21); Welcome (5, Wk 1); Major Chords (2, Wk 16); Holiday Songs (1, Wk 17)

• MU.4.H.2.1

  Perform, listen to, and discuss music related to Florida's history.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27); Welcome (5, Wk 1); Color Coding Your Ukulele (5, Wk 7); Hello C Chord Part III (5, Wk 10)

• MU.4.H.2.2

  Identify ways in which individuals of varying ages and cultures experience music.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Lord/Lady 4 - Jingle Bells (4, Wk 21); Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6); Welcome (5, Wk 1); Intervals in C Major (3, Wk 7)

• MU.4.H.3.1

  Identify connections among music and other contexts, using correct music and other relevant content-area vocabulary, and explore how learning in one academic area can help with knowledge or skill acquisition in a different academic area.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6); Welcome (5, Wk 1); Aloha Kakahiaka Performance (5, Wk 35); C Major Solfege Hand-Sign Review (2, Wk 25)

Organizational Structure 4

• MU.4.O.1.1

  Compare musical elements in different types of music, using correct music vocabulary, as a foundation for understanding the structural conventions of specific styles.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Squire 3 - Hot Cross Buns (4, Wk 9); Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6); Ode to Joy Performance (1, Wk 33); Types of Ukuleles (5, Wk 2)

• MU.4.O.2.1

  Create variations for selected melodies.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Knight 3 - Doggie, Doggie (4, Wk 14); Recorder Knight 6 - Improvisation & Composing with E, G, and A (4, Wk 17); Recorder Lord/Lady 6 - Improvisation & Composing with E, G, A, B, D (4, Wk 22); Melodies with Row Your Boat (5, Wk 28)

• MU.4.O.3.1

  Identify how expressive elements and lyrics affect the mood or emotion of a song.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27); Muffin Man (2, Wk 29); Skidamarink (2, Wk 30); Lightly Row Performance Part II- Song + Analysis (2, Wk 34)

• MU.4.O.3.2

  Apply expressive elements to a vocal or instrumental piece and, using correct music vocabulary, explain one's choices.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 36); Muffin Man (2, Wk 29); Skidamarink (2, Wk 30); Singing (2, Wk 21)

Skills, Techniques, and Processes 9

• MU.4.S.1.1

  Improvise phrases, using familiar songs.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Knight 6 - Improvisation & Composing with E, G, and A (4, Wk 17); Recorder Lord/Lady 6 - Improvisation & Composing with E, G, A, B, D (4, Wk 22); Blues in C Major (2, Wk 19); Holiday Songs (1, Wk 17)

• MU.4.S.1.2

  Create melodic patterns using a variety of sound sources.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Knight 6 - Improvisation & Composing with E, G, and A (4, Wk 17); Recorder Lord/Lady 6 - Improvisation & Composing with E, G, A, B, D (4, Wk 22); Melodies with Row Your Boat (5, Wk 28); Melodies with Frere Jacques (5, Wk 29)

• MU.4.S.1.3

  Arrange a familiar song for voices or instruments by manipulating form.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Page 1 - Basic Techniques (4, Wk 1); Song Form Review (2, Wk 20); Three Cs Part II (5, Wk 12); Chord Theory Part I (5, Wk 30)

• MU.4.S.2.1

  Apply knowledge of musical structure to aid in sequencing and memorization and to internalize details of rehearsal and performance.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder King/Queen 4 - Dynamics (4, Wk 25); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 34); Lightly Row Performance Part III - Rehearsal (2, Wk 35); Welcome (5, Wk 1)

• MU.4.S.3.1

  Sing rounds, canons, and/or partner songs in an appropriate range, using proper vocal technique and maintaining pitch.

  Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Recorder Page 1 - Basic Techniques (4, Wk 1); Recorder Page 2 - High D Shield Patterns (4, Wk 2); Recorder Page 3 - B Shield Patterns (4, Wk 3); Recorder Page 4 - B A Shield Patterns (4, Wk 4)

• MU.4.S.3.2

  Play rounds, canons, or layered ostinati on classroom instruments.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Page 3 - B Shield Patterns (4, Wk 3); Recorder Squire 4 - Gently Sleep (4, Wk 10); Compound Meter Part III (3, Wk 21); Sixths Part II (3, Wk 25)

• MU.4.S.3.3

  Perform extended pentatonic melodies at sight.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27); Recorder Lord/Lady 6 - Improvisation & Composing with E, G, A, B, D (4, Wk 22); Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1); Seconds - Part II (3, Wk 9)

• MU.4.S.3.4

  Play simple ostinati, by ear, using classroom instruments.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Tuning your Ukulele (5, Wk 4); Thirds Part II (3, Wk 12); Fourths Part I (3, Wk 14); Left C, Right c (K, Wk 12)

• MU.4.S.3.5

  Notate simple rhythmic phrases and extended pentatonic melodies using traditional notation.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: C Major Solfege Hand-Sign Review (2, Wk 25); Lightly Row Performance Part I - Steps & Skips (2, Wk 33); Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (1, Wk 29); The Itsy Bitsy Spider (1, Wk 30)