Music: Bells and Pitch

The bells develop the musical ear through careful listening and comparison, preparing children for formal music education.

• Framework: Montessori
• Unit: Cultural Studies
• Learning area: Art & Music
• Level: Ages 4-6

Objectives

• Discriminate musical pitches
• Develop musical ear
• Prepare for music notation

Materials

• Montessori Bells
• Mallet
• Damper

Instructions

1. Strike bell, listen carefully. 2. Compare pitches: high, low. 3. Match bell pairs by pitch. 4. Grade bells from low to high. 5. Introduce note names.

Educator tip

Create a quiet environment for bell work. The ear develops through careful, repeated listening.

Assessment

Child matches pitches and grades bells in order.

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