John V. Leigh

Music

In First Grade students learn elements of expression, rhythm,

form, melody, timbre, texture and harmony. Below are some

concepts students will experience.

Melody

Melodic direction

Harmony

Texture-one sound or more than one sound

Rhythm

Quarter notes

Quarter rest

Eighth Notes

Form

Call and Response

Echo

Timbre

Vocal timbre-singing, speaking, whispering and shouting voices

Expression

Dynamics-loud and soft