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Harmonica in the Elementary Music Classroom

This project explores the integration of harmonica as a versatile instrument in elementary music classrooms. It promotes inclusivity, accessibility, and ease of learning for students at various skill levels. The harmonica serves as a fundamental tool for teaching basic musicianship to future elementary music teachers, especially Liberal Studies majors. With its rich history and adaptability across musical genres, the harmonica facilitates kinesthetic learning and rote memorization. This comprehensive musicianship approach aims to foster a vibrant musical environment for young learners.

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Harmonica in the Elementary Music Classroom

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  1. Harmonica in the Elementary Music Classroom Performance Research Project Comprehensive Musicianship Summer 2014 Linda Kwan and Mildred Yi

  2. Performance Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring by J.S. Bach (excerpt) Transcribed for Two-Part C Harmonica

  3. Rationale Rationale 1: • Personal Connection • Teaching for Elementary Music Class • Fosters Inclusive/Accessible Classrooms Portable Instrument Affordable Instrument Requires Minimal Fine Motor Skills Ease of Success for All Levels of Learning

  4. Rationale Rationale 2: • Harmonica for Elementary School Music Methods Course Effective tool for teaching basic musicianship to Liberal Studies Majors planning to be elementary music teachers Beginning instrument to all levels of music experience Less common in traditional music method classes Kinesthetically accessible for adults Rote music learning at beginning stages possible

  5. Background • Harmonica • Free reed wind instrument • Used in variety of musical genres: Classical Pop Jazz Ensemble

  6. Types of Harmonica • Diatonic - One Layer Reed, 10 Notes • Tremolo - Two Layer Reed – oscillating, 24 Keys

  7. Chromatic – button activated sliding bar that redirects air to alter notes

  8. History: Europe to North America 1800-1824 Originated in Vienna Joseph Richter: invented the blow and draw mechanics 1830 Brought to Germany Christian Messner (clothmaker) Distribution via Immigration 1868 Brought US – Called Mouth Organ MathiaHohner (clockmaker) Southern States via black market: Hilbilly and Jazz (featured in Jug Bands in Memphis) Abe Lincoln and Billy the Kid had one! Mass Production by Machine Cut and Exported to other countries 20th C Invention of Diatonic Harmonica ,Tremolo, Octave, Chromatic

  9. History: East Asia 1898 Brought to Japan from Germany - Tremelo Harmonica modified for Japanese folk tunes 1931 Minor key harmonica developed in Japan 1930s Brought to Hong Kong - Tremelo Harmonica Popular - Beginning of Harmonica Organizations: China YMCA Harmonica Orchestra -1950s Linda’s grandfather was in the Kings College Harmonica Band – one of the oldest Harmonica ensembles that still exist today. – Tremolo Harmonica 1950s Chromatic Harmonica Introduced

  10. Kings College Harmonica Band

  11. Parts of the Harmonica

  12. Other Uses

  13. Harmonica Lesson Activity

  14. http://www.theharmonicacompany.com/_harmonicastore/products/800px/hering-1148-giant.jpghttp://www.theharmonicacompany.com/_harmonicastore/products/800px/hering-1148-giant.jpg • http://www.amazon.com/Suzuki-TIMER-TREMOLO-HARMONICA-Hole/dp/B0014N46V6 • http://www.angelfire.com/tx/myquill/howharmonicaworks.html

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