Over the years Jordan has developed wuite and interest in music and the desire to learn and instruments. he often plays on the Keyboard where he explores the different sound and tunes. He combines the sounds and the chords, reords them and then overlays that onot other melodies he may create. he talks about how some tunes or melodies make him feel a certain way. he enjoys changing and exploring the temo and the pitch. He often plays melodies that he knows by ear - just improving. he has been introduced to what manuscript looks like and how the notes have different value. was lucky enough to get an electric drum kit where he is also able to experiement with sound, rhythm and melody. he researched the different types of drums and and the difference between the varieties of drumsticks. Jordan also has a desire to learn the electric guitar and so he has been experiment with different strums and he has asked his Geema to teach him the chords. He is developing and understanding as to how the chords on a guitar relate to the notes/chord on the keyboard. Jordan has learnt how to set the base on the amphlifyer and regulate the volume. He has also mastered using the guitar tuner to be able to tune the guitar. He has discovered that one can tune the guitar an octave lower and he quite likes his guitar to be tuned at this pitch. Jordan has an interest in a variety on genre. Over the time he has enjoyed Roaring 20's, movie themes, sound tracks behid TV shows - mainly instumental music, heavy metal and John Williams style.

English Language Arts

• Jordan has developed his storytelling skills through creating melodies and combining sounds on the keyboard.
• He has explored how different tunes and melodies can evoke specific emotions.
• Jordan has been introduced to manuscript notation and understands the different values of notes.
• He has practiced improvisation by playing melodies by ear on the keyboard.

Music

• Jordan has experimented with sound, rhythm, and melody using an electric drum kit.
• He has researched different types of drums and the variations in drumsticks.
• Jordan has explored different strums on the electric guitar and is learning chords from his Geema.
• He is developing an understanding of how chords on the guitar relate to the notes on the keyboard.
• Jordan has learned to set the bass on the amplifier and regulate volume.
• He has mastered using the guitar tuner to tune the guitar, even experimenting with tuning it an octave lower.
• Jordan has shown an interest in a variety of genres, including the Roaring 20's, movie themes, instrumental music, heavy metal, and John Williams style.

To further develop Jordan's musical skills, encourage him to:

• Compose his own original melodies and explore different musical genres.
• Collaborate with other musicians or join a band or music group.
• Attend concerts or music festivals to experience live performances and gain inspiration.
• Explore music theory and learn to read sheet music to enhance his understanding of musical notation.
• Experiment with different instruments to expand his musical knowledge and versatility.

Book Recommendations

• The Music of Life by Elizabeth Rusch: This book explores the science behind sound and music, covering topics such as pitch, rhythm, and how instruments create different sounds.
• The Phantom of the Orchestra by Nancy Springer: This fictional story follows a young musician who discovers a mysterious phantom in her orchestra and must unravel the secrets of the past to save the future of music.
• The Sound of Silence by Katrina Goldsaito: This picture book tells the story of a young boy who seeks out the beauty of silence amidst the bustling sounds of the city, inspiring a deeper appreciation for music and its power.