Discovery Middle School Piano Lab
eLearning Lesson 4 - 6th, 7th and 8th Grade
Objectives:
1. Students will practice the musical skills they have learned in class.
INDIANA MUSIC STANDARD 2: Playing an instrument alone and with others
2. Students will review note reading and music terminology.
INDIANA MUSIC STANDARD 5: Reading, notating, and interpreting music
Assignments:
1. Practice on your keyboard or piano at home for 25 minutes. You may play music that
you have at home or if needed print out piano sheet music from makingmusicfun.net
(choose according to your current level).
Parents must sign the form at the bottom of this page to verify your practice time. Forms
should be returned to Mrs. Bilotta..
*IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PIANO OR KEYBOARD AT HOME, print the attached
copy of “Beethoven’s Fifth” and write the note names under each note of the song. Turn
this in to Mrs. Bilotta on the next school day. (This is only for students who do not have
a keyboard or piano for at home practice.)
2. Print a copy of “The Piano Keyboard Worksheet.” Complete the worksheet. Return the
completed worksheet to Mrs. Bilotta.
Materials Needed:
Piano or Keyboard (*see alternative assignment for those without a keyboard at home)
Music of the student’s choosing
The Piano Keyboard Worksheet
NEED HELP?
1. Mrs. Bilotta’s Contact Information: tbilotta@phm.k12.in.us
2. The following website link gives a glossary of common music notes and symbols if
needed: http://music.lovetoknow.com/music-genres/understanding-musical-notessymbols
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------My child practiced the piano/keyboard for 25 minutes today.
Student Name ______________________________________ Date___________________
Parent Signature ____________________________________________________________
Song(s) Practiced____________________________________________________________
**Cut and return this bottom portion to Mrs. Bilotta.**