Activity:

Get ready to exercise your music theory skills with this engaging "Picking Leaves" activity. Your task is to circle the leaves that contain notes belonging to the E minor key. Additionally, there's a bonus question to test your knowledge of relative major keys. Let's dive in and see how well you can identify musical elements!

Materials needed:

• Printed "Picking Leaves" activity sheet (download below)
• Pen or pencil

Instructions:

1. Download and print the "Picking Leaves" activity sheet provided for this challenge. Make sure the sheet is clear and easy to read.
2. Familiarize yourself with the E minor key. Review the notes and chords that make up this key, as well as its characteristic sound and mood.
3. Examine the leaves on the activity sheet, each containing a musical note. Carefully listen to your musical intuition and identify the leaves that correspond to notes in the E minor key.
4. Circle the leaves that belong to the E minor key using a pen or pencil. Take your time and double-check your selections to ensure accuracy.

Once you have completed the activity and answered the bonus question, take a moment to reflect on your musical knowledge and skills. Engaging in activities like "Picking Leaves" helps strengthen your understanding of key signatures, scales, and relative major and minor relationships.