Playing expressively: Ode to Joy

Music

Playing a melody in the C position on the keyboard

Playing the melody: Ode to Joy

Adding an accompaniment to a melody

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

What is term for the steady feel of the beat?

Phrases in a melody will usually be totally different from each other.

Phrases in a melody will often use repetition.

Phrases are small sections of a melody that give it structure.

Which **two** of the following best describe a phrase?

Here is a series of quavers. How many beats are in the bar?

A selection of note durations played in a pattern. 

A visual representation of the music you are hearing or playing.

Which **two** of the following can be used to show expression in a performance?

Match the notes on the stave with the letters they represent.

The sections of music in a melody are called {{ }}.

Name the key highlighted in this picture.

Match the key terms to the correct definition.

Match the notes on the stave with their letter names.

Which beat of the bar is slightly emphasised to help feel the pulse in the music?

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.

Playing expressively: Ode to Joy

Lesson outcome

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.