Come gather round, young ones, and lend me your ear,
I have a tale to tell, a poem you'll want to hear.
It's all about music, and the things that it can be,
From notes to melody, and everything in between.

Let's start with a measure, a way to keep in time,
A beat that helps us move, and makes a song sublime.
And then there's modulation, a change in key or tone,
A switch that keeps us guessing, and never leaves us alone.

An octave is a distance, a gap between two notes,
It helps us reach new heights, and hit those high-pitched quotes.
Meter is another tool, that helps us count the beat,
It keeps us all in line, and helps us stay on our feet.

But the heart of it all, is the melody we sing,
It's the part we all remember, the tune that makes us swing.
From minor to major, we change up how we feel,
And the notes we choose to play, are what make it all real.

So go ahead and sing, or pick up your favorite toy,
Make music with your friends, and bring the world some joy.
For when we share our songs, we all become a part,
Of a world that's filled with music, and a rhythm in our hearts.

Reflections

1. What is the paragraph about?
2. What are some of the tools used in music?
3. What is an octave?
4. What is the heart of music?
5. How can we share music with others and what happens when we do?