Music JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes
WEEKLY SCHEME OF WORK FOR MUSIC – JSS 1 (FIRST TERM)
Week 1:
- Introduction to Music
- Definition of music
- Importance of music in life and society
- The Power of Music and Sound: Understanding Their Sources and Impact Music JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1
Week 2:
- Elements of Music
- Basic elements: melody, harmony, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, and timbre
- Elements of Music Music JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2
Week 3:
- Kinds and Classification of Music
- Types: classical, folk, pop, jazz, traditional, etc.
- Classification of music genres
- Kinds and Classification of Music Music JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3
Week 4:
- Musical Alphabets and Musical Staff
- Understanding musical notes: A, B, C, D, E, F, G
- Introduction to the musical staff and the positioning of notes
- Learning Musical Alphabets and Staff Notation Music JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4
Week 5:
- Recorder Music
- Learning the basic skills of playing the recorder
- Understanding finger positions and simple tunes
- Learning to Play the Recorder Music JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5
Week 6:
- Clefs/Letter Names of Lines and Spaces (Treble and Bass Staff)
- Introduction to treble and bass clefs
- Identifying letter names of lines and spaces in both staffs
- Understanding Clefs and the Musical Staff Music JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6
Week 7:
Week 8 :
- Grand Staff/Great Staff
- Understanding the combination of treble and bass clefs to form the grand staff
- Identifying middle C and its significance
- Mastering the Grand Staff in Music JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8
Week 9:
- Historical Periods of Music
- Overview of major historical periods of music (Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern periods)
- Characteristics and key composers of each period
- Exploring Musical Periods and Iconic Composers Music JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9
Week 10:
- Singing
- Vocal exercises and techniques
- Singing simple songs or melodies in unison or parts
- Singing: Definition, Types of Singing Voice, National Anthem of Nigeria, Tonic Solfa Music JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10
Week 11:
- Revision and Recap
- Review of all the topics covered in the term
- Preparation for the end-of-term examination
- Revision Music JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 11
Week 12:
- Music JSS 1 First Term Examination
- Written and practical examination based on the topics covered throughout the term
- First Term Examination Music JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 12
This scheme provides a clear structure for teaching music to JSS 1 students throughout the first term.