Third Grade

In third grade, we begin to increase the depth and complexity of songs and activities. We will be doing so through new movement activities, listening selections, and songs with new pitches and rhythms. 

Writing Template

In class, we have been practicing writing out rhythms and melodies using our four-sixteenth note rhythm (takadimi). Click below for a printable writing template to practice at home!
There are also online resources for writing out musical notation. Go to my Music Links! page to explore.

Previous year's class compositions

Ms. Patten's class worked together, using known rhythms and pitches, to compose this song, "Island Breeze."
Ms. Asbury's class worked together, using known rhythms and pitches, to compose this song, "Pets."
Ms. Pinali's class worked together, using known rhythms and pitches, to compose this song, "Trees."

Four-sixteenth-note (Ta-ka-di-mi) patterns and songs for reading practice

Quarter note/ Sixteenth notes (easy)
Quarter note/ Eighth notes/ Sixteenth notes (medium)
Quarter note/ Quarter rest/ Eighth notes/ Sixteenth notes (hard)

Tideo
Paw Paw Patch
Chicken on the Fencepost
Old Brass Wagon
Ding Dong

Instructional Videos