Peanut Butter and Jelly: An Activity for Teaching Musical Form

This product is a memorable way for your students to grasp and use the concept of musical form. Starting with the familiar concept of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich (form: ABCA), this activity gives each ingredient of the sandwich a musical phrase and gives students the opportunity to create their own crazy sandwiches following the rules of form. Enjoy!

Keywords: musical form, ABCA, rhythm instruments, music notation, ta, ti-ti, ta-a, quarter notes, eighth notes, half notes