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

Dynamic Pets introduces students to the dynamics of piano and forte through interactive sounds, body movement, their singing voice, and a hide and seek game. Students will love to learn about dynamics with the help of their animals friends!

 

⚠️ includes PowerPoint and a Google Slides ⚠️

 

WHAT YOU’LL GET WITH DYNAMIC PETS – PIANO & FORTE:

 

►Slides that introduce the sound of piano and forte

• audio includes the “soft” squeak of a mouse and the “loud” bark of a dog

►Slides that encourage students to move their bodies to show the dynamics

• audio includes musical excerpts to use as examples of soft and loud

► Conducting activity with piano and forte

• students conductors lead the class in showing dynamics with their bodies and voices

►Slides describing how to play the Dynamic Dog Game

► Additional slides for extension with mezzo piano and mezzo forte

• audio includes examples of each dynamic
• students match musical excerpts with the correct dynamic (p, mp, mf, f)

► Printable cards that can be printed double-sided to be used as flashcards for review or as a matching game in class centers

► Printable “Forte the Dog” page that can be used for the game in lieu of a stuffed toy

►Directions for Use

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