Reading and playing minor melodies
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can read and play minor melodies on tuned percussion.
Key learning points
- Stave notation can tell us the rhythm and pitch of a melody, which we can use to help us perform it accurately.
- We can work out the rhythms and pitches using takadimi and solfège note names.
- We can add to the texture of our music by using a drone as an accompaniment.
Keywords
Stave - lines on which musical notes can be placed
Texture - the combination of different layers of sounds
Accompaniment - musical ideas that support the main melody
Drone - a constant, pitched sound that continues throughout a piece of music
Common misconception
We can play a melody quickly when we are learning it.
It's always better to start slow, then speed up when confidence is built.
Teacher tip
Pupils can work in pairs to play the melody and drone at the same time. This is a good opportunity for differentiation. Confident students may try doing both parts themselves.
Equipment
Class set of pitched percussion instruments.
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