Google Voice

The 4th and 5th graders have been exercising a technology-infused DRUM card opportunity utilizing Google Voice. Basically, they call the phone number for my Google Voice account (using any phone) and play 3 recorder songs for me...and they get a DRUM card! It's super easy! (And a great incentive for practicing!) They can get a maximum of two DRUM cards for this right now; I'll update them in the future if I end up resetting the number. :)

Google Voice Instructions for 4^th and 5^th Grade Recorders

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Using a phone, call (920) 643-0433.

·        State your name, your class, and the exercises you are going to play.

o   Example: “This is Colleen from Mrs. Johnson’s class, and I’m going to play Land of a Thousand Dances, Rockero, and The Magnificent Seven.”

·        For every three songs you play successfully, you will earn a DRUM card! (For a maximum of two DRUM cards) (Successful means I can tell you practiced it. Small mistakes are understandable, but I should still be able to understand what the song is.)

Frequently Asked Questions

·        Which songs can I play?

o   You may choose from any written music from your book that we've talked about and/or played in class, as well as the B-A-G packet I gave you.

·        What will increase my chances of success?

o   Choose the exercises you’re going to perform, and circle them so you can find them more easily during the call. Practice them before calling.

o   Practice before calling so that you are comfortable and confident with the exercises (songs) you’ve chosen to perform!

·        What if I don’t know the notes?

o   It sounds like it’s time to practice…you need to remember the letter names of the lines and spaces and go from there. So far we know two line notes (G and B) and two space notes (A and C). The first thing to figure out is whether it’s a line note or a space note. Next, determine if it’s low or high – that will help you determine which note it is.