This week, I'm blogging about my playlists for each grade level, in my music room. For more information about how and why I'm using playlists, check out this post. Today, let's talk about fourth grade!

Here are three recordings from my fourth grade playlist:

#1: Wade in de Water by Dominique Fauchard

I found the book "Unspoken" a few years ago, and fell in love with it. It is a wordless picture book about the Underground Railroad; you can view it on Amazon here:

After lots of digging, I finally found this recording that works perfectly with the book. I play the music, and usually turn the page after 16 beats (in a couple cases, I turn the page after 8 beats), then, the music ends right when the book ends. It's a great pairing with the story, and is a great way to get students thinking critically about the Underground Railroad.

#2: The Peddler by Louis Danto

I found this folk dance on YouTube and loved it!

The track above is a version of the song, which can be used to teach and perform the dance. I'll be using it with a program for "Caps for Sale" with my fourth graders.

#3: Bach's Musette

My fourth graders will be practicing tika-ti at the beginning of the year, and this piece is a great listening lesson for that! Students will read this rhythm for the A section:

For a more detailed slideshow with more ideas for practicing rhythm and form, check out this set, which includes a slideshow for the piece:

Here are the previous grade level posts:

• Kindergarten playlist
• 1st grade playlist
• 2nd grade playlist
• 3rd grade playlist

Stay tuned for my last post tomorrow, about fifth grade, and if you haven't entered the giveaway for an iTunes gift card and credit to my store, check it out here...today's the last day to enter! Also check out my Instastories this week for snippets of each song!

What is on your fourth grade playlist? Feel free to comment below. Happy listening, and happy teaching!