Using Kodaly in the Music Classroom

CSUF FOTIP
Christian Glennon
04-22-2022
Prince of Peace Christian School
 Objective/Standard
NBPTS Proposition 1:
Teachers are Committed to
Students and Learning.

"Will the implementation of the 2.4 Create a rigorous

Kodaly method in music classes learning environment
better prepare the students in their with high expectations
music education?” and appropriate
support for all students.
 What is the
Kodaly Method?
A way of training children in music, devised by Zoltán
Kodaly, which is based on giving them a thorough
grounding in solfeggio, aimed at developing aural ability
with emphases on sight-singing, dictation and the reading
and writing of music.
Kodaly Method
Video
 How will the Kodaly Method help our
students?

a. Training the aural development of students will allow them to improve their music
performances.

b. The kodaly method will allow students to improve their ability to read and write
music. This will allow for a broader range of music to be accessed.

c. The physical movements of the method will allow students develop their rhythm
skills.
Take a couple minutes to learn the hand
signs used in the Kodaly Method.
Now that you know the hand signs, follow
along with this singing lesson.
Practice
singing a song
using this
method.
Watch these students use the Kodaly
Method!
Question for you…

How will implementing the Kodaly method help students read music?

How will the Kodaly Method help your classroom?

Any questions about the presentation?