Adding an accompaniment to a melody

Music

Playing a melody in the C position on the keyboard

Playing the melody: Ode to Joy

Playing expressively: Ode to Joy

This unit introduces pupils to the keyboard, providing them with a functional understanding to explore sound and apply musical concepts. They learn to perform short melodies, how to find and play in the C position and how to identify middle C to G on the stave through performance.

Keyboard fundamentals

The key to the left of the pair of black notes is:

Which key is most commonly mistaken for C? 

It is the part in the music that supports the melody.

It is usually played by the right hand on the keyboard.

It is usually played by the left hand on the keyboard.

It is the most recognisable part of the music.

Which **two** of the following best describe an accompaniment?

Starting with the shorter value put these notes in order.

Which bar has the largest number of beats?

A visual representation of the music you are hearing

Which key is the keyboard player pressing here?

Start at a fast tempo and slow down gradually.

What does it mean to keep to a pulse when performing?

Which **two** of the following refer to playing expressively? 

Which score does not contain an error in the first two bars of Ode to Joy?

Adding an accompaniment to a melody

Lesson outcome