Xylophone Rhapsody

Fourth Graders have been working hard on learning different ways to play beat on the xylophone (hands together, alternating hands, playing on high and low pitches).  Since this is the first year that Ethridge (and I) have started more Orff-based lessons, it is all very new to the students.  We have played the xylophones in years past, but not to the depth that we are doing it now.  And it is incredible!

The Fourth Graders have worked on a basic melody and playing in two parts together.  Today we began a new song called "Xylophone Rhapsody."  Students worked hard to keep their part together and to listen while playing correctly.

Here is Mrs. Tucker's class: