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Dynamic Pets: singing and moving with piano and forte – musical dynamics lesson

(63 customer reviews)
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Dynamic Pets introduces students in grades K–2 to piano and forte with help from some animal friends. Students hear soft and loud sounds, show the dynamics with their bodies and voices, take turns conducting, and play a hide-and-seek game with Forte the Dog.

What’s included

  • Slides that introduce piano and forte, with the soft squeak of a mouse and the loud bark of a dog
  • Movement slides with musical excerpts for showing soft and loud
  • A conducting activity where student conductors lead the class
  • Slides explaining the Dynamic Dog game
  • Extension slides for mezzo piano and mezzo forte, where students match excerpts to p, mp, mf, and f
  • Printable cards for flashcards or a matching game in centers
  • A printable Forte the Dog page to use in place of a stuffed toy
  • Directions for use

Formats

  • PDF
  • Google Slides: A link is included in your download and lets you add your own copy to Google Drive.
  • PowerPoint

Important

  • The presentation must be in presentation mode, in PowerPoint or Google Slides, for the audio to work.

Ways to use it

  • An introduction to soft and loud
  • A movement break that reviews dynamics
  • A center with the printable matching cards
  • When students are ready for changing dynamics, move on to Dynamic Pets: Crescendo and Decrescendo.

Standards (NCAS)

  • Performing: Anchor Standard 4 (select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation)
  • Responding: Anchor Standard 7 (perceive and analyze artistic work)

License & help

This purchase is for one teacher to use with their own students. Each teacher needs their own copy. See the full terms of sale →

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63 reviews for Dynamic Pets: singing and moving with piano and forte – musical dynamics lesson

  1. Allison O. –

    A fantastic music lesson that was both educational and enjoyable. The instructions were clear, and the activities were highly engaging.

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thanks for taking time to leave a review. I truly appreciate it!

  2. DD OB –

    A fun activity for teaching these concepts. Thank you!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thanks for the review!

  3. Yichun H. –

    Well designed content for students to learn dynamics. Thanks!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thanks for the kind and thorough review!

  4. Andrea A. –

    The absolute CUTEST!! Having characters always helps my students learn!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thanks Andrea 🙂

  5. Cindy B. –

    This is an easy and effective way to keep kids engaged and for teachers to assess their learning. I highly recommend this product.

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thanks so much!

  6. Maegen G. –

    Awesome resource!!!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thanks!

  7. Victoria T. –

    I loved the playfulness of the slides. The music selection was great and my students loved it!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thanks so much for the kind and thoughtful feedback 🙂

  8. Kathryn L. –

    So cute

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thanks!

  9. Laura J. –

    My kids loved this assessment.

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thanks for the feedback 🙂

  10. Jennifer F. –

    Perfect

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thank you 🙂

  11. Lindsey B. –

    Thank you!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      You’re welcome 🙂

  12. Jennifer L. –

    Thank you!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      You’re welcome 🙂

  13. Andrea H. –

    Love all your resources!! Looking forward to adding this!!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thanks!

  14. Magnificent Minds Afire –

    The kids loved this!! Thank you so much! Great teaching tool!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      That’s great! Thank you 🙂

  15. Rachel K. –

    Worked well with my 1st and 2nd graders–it felt a little “young” for my group of 4th graders this year, but 3rd graders thought it was fine. Easy to use!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thank you for the meaningful feedback. I agree with you in that it probably is too young for most 4th graders. I’ve adjusted the grade levels in the description for future buyers. Thanks again 🙂

  16. Morgan Leigh Music –

    This has been the perfect activity to introduce dynamics to my littles! I appreciate the opportunities for movement to break the information.

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thank you!

  17. Sarah G. –

    Great tool to learn dynamics.

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thanks 🙂

  18. Nancy G. –

    love

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thank you 🙂

  19. Claire S. –

    Teaching dynamics to my kinder and first graders and the visuals are so helpful when trying to get little ones to remember dynamic levels! Plus, they loved playing Forte’s Friend 🙂

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Awww, thank you!

  20. Kyra Walker –

    Great resource!

    • Yellow Brick Road Music –

      Thank you!

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