Composing a major pentatonic melody
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can compose, notate and perform a major pentatonic melody that uses dotted rhythms (Ta-mi).
Key learning points
- Compositions can be changed and improved with the music being created over time.
- Music can be shared by the oral tradition. It can also be notated to be shared and remembered for another day.
- Stick notation is one way to notate our compositions.
- Rehearsing is essential to help us prepare for a performance.
- Playing slowly and keeping to the steady pulse is one way to help us to rehearse and perform effectively.
Keywords
Compose - to create a piece of music over time
Melody - a combination of notes to make a memorable tune
Phrase - a musical thought, like a sentence in a story
Rehearse - to practise in order to improve and prepare for performance
Perform - to present music, playing or singing for an audience
Common misconception
Rehearsing isn't important. We can just do it if we have time.
Rehearsing helps us to practise and prepare, so our performance can be successful.
Teacher tip
Not all pupils instantly know how to practise. Modelling practising will help, narrating how you are choosing to practise and why.
Equipment
Pitched percussion instruments e.g. glockenspiels or xylophones. Ideally one each but one-between-two will also work if pupils compose with a partner.
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