Classification of Nigerian and Foreign Musical Instruments

Subject : Cultural and Creative Arts

Class : Primary 5

Term : Third Term

Week : Week 2

Topic : MUSICAL INSTRUMENT AND SOUNDS

Content :

List of Nigerian musical instruments classified based on the sounds that they make:

1. Percussion Instruments – These instruments produce sounds by being struck, shaken or scraped. Examples of percussion instruments include the shekere, agogo, talking drum, and the ogene.
2. String Instruments – These instruments produce sounds by the vibration of strings. Examples of string instruments in Nigeria include the kora, goje, and the goge.
3. Wind Instruments – These instruments produce sounds by the vibration of air columns within them. Examples of wind instruments in Nigeria include the oja flute, the ekwe, and the udu.
4. Keyboard Instruments – These instruments produce sounds by pressing keys. Examples of keyboard instruments in Nigeria include the piano and the organ

List of foreign musical instruments classified based on their sounds, types, uses, and more:

1. String Instruments – These instruments produce sounds by the vibration of strings. Examples include the guitar, violin, harp, and ukulele. They are used in various genres of music such as classical, folk, and rock.
2. Wind Instruments – These instruments produce sounds by the vibration of air columns within them. Examples include the flute, saxophone, trumpet, and clarinet. They are used in many genres of music such as jazz, classical, and pop.
3. Percussion Instruments – These instruments produce sounds by being struck, shaken or scraped. Examples include the drum set, maracas, tambourine, and xylophone. They are used in various genres of music such as rock, pop, and orchestral music.
4. Keyboard Instruments – These instruments produce sounds by pressing keys. Examples include the piano, organ, and synthesizer. They are used in various genres of music such as classical, pop, and electronic.
5. Electronic Instruments – These instruments produce sounds electronically, often using digital technology. Examples include the electronic drum kit, MIDI keyboard, and sampler. They are used in many genres of music such as hip-hop, techno, and electronic dance music

Evaluation

1. Nigerian musical instruments that produce sounds by being struck, shaken or scraped are called __________. a) String instruments b) Wind instruments c) Percussion instruments
2. The oja flute and ekwe are examples of Nigerian __________. a) String instruments b) Wind instruments c) Percussion instruments
3. Nigerian musical instruments that produce sounds by the vibration of strings are called __________. a) String instruments b) Wind instruments c) Percussion instruments
4. The shekere and talking drum are examples of Nigerian __________. a) String instruments b) Wind instruments c) Percussion instruments
5. The guitar, violin, and harp are examples of __________ instruments. a) String instruments b) Wind instruments c) Percussion instruments
6. Wind instruments that produce sounds by the vibration of air columns within them are called __________. a) String instruments b) Wind instruments c) Percussion instruments
7. The electronic drum kit, MIDI keyboard, and sampler are examples of __________ instruments. a) Electronic instruments b) Keyboard instruments c) Percussion instruments
8. The piano, organ, and synthesizer are examples of __________ instruments. a) Electronic instruments b) Keyboard instruments c) Wind instruments
9. The drum set, maracas, and tambourine are examples of __________ instruments. a) Electronic instruments b) Keyboard instruments c) Percussion instruments
10. The flute, saxophone, and trumpet are examples of __________ instruments. a) Electronic instruments b) Keyboard instruments c) Wind instruments

Lesson plan presentation for the topics of classification of Nigerian and foreign musical instruments:

Title: Classification of Nigerian and Foreign Musical Instruments

Grade Level: Primary 5

Term : Third Term

Week : Week 2

Objective:

• To introduce students to the different classifications of Nigerian and foreign musical instruments based on the sounds that they make, types, uses, and more.
• To help students develop an appreciation for the diversity of musical instruments from around the world.

Materials:

• Pictures or actual examples of Nigerian and foreign musical instruments
• Audio recordings or videos of different types of music
• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts with fill-in-the-blank questions

Procedure:

Introduction (10 minutes):

1. Begin by asking students what musical instruments they know and have heard of.
2. Introduce the topic of classification of Nigerian and foreign musical instruments based on the sounds that they make, types, uses, and more.

Body (30 minutes): 3. Divide the class into two groups, one for Nigerian instruments and the other for foreign instruments.

4. For Nigerian instruments, present pictures or actual examples of different instruments and explain their classifications, such as percussion, string, wind, and keyboard instruments.
5. Play audio recordings or videos of different types of music that feature Nigerian instruments.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for foreign instruments, highlighting their classifications and uses in different genres of music.
7. Give out handouts with fill-in-the-blank questions for students to complete.

Conclusion (10 minutes): 8. Review the different classifications of Nigerian and foreign musical instruments with the class.

9. Encourage students to explore different types of music and instruments outside of what they are familiar with.
10. End the lesson by playing a song that features a variety of instruments to help reinforce the lesson.

Assessment:

• Students’ understanding of the lesson can be assessed through their completion of the fill-in-the-blank questions on the handouts.
• The teacher can also ask students to identify different musical instruments based on their classifications

Weekly Assessment /Test

Nigerian Musical Instruments

1. The shekere and talking drum are examples of __________ instruments. a) String b) Wind c) Percussion
2. The oja flute and ekwe are examples of Nigerian __________ instruments. a) String b) Wind c) Percussion
3. Nigerian musical instruments that produce sounds by the vibration of strings are called __________ instruments. a) String b) Wind c) Percussion
4. The __________ is a popular Nigerian percussion instrument made of a dried gourd with beads woven around it. a) Djembe b) Shekere c) Conga
5. The ogene is a Nigerian __________ instrument that is commonly used in Igbo music. a) String b) Wind c) Percussion
6. The goje and goge are examples of Nigerian __________ instruments that produce sounds by the vibration of strings. a) String b) Wind c) Percussion
7. The __________ is a Nigerian wind instrument that is commonly used in Yoruba music. a) Oja flute b) Ekwe c) Udu
8. The __________ is a Nigerian keyboard instrument commonly used in gospel music. a) Piano b) Organ c) Synthesizer
9. The __________ is a Nigerian percussion instrument that produces a variety of tones and pitches by squeezing and releasing its strings. a) Talking drum b) Shekere c) Akuba
10. The __________ is a Nigerian wind instrument that can produce different pitches and rhythms by squeezing and releasing its sides. a) Oja flute b) Ekwe c) Udu

Foreign Musical Instruments

11. The guitar, violin, and harp are examples of __________ instruments. a) String b) Wind c) Percussion

12. The __________ is a wind instrument commonly used in orchestral music. a) Flute b) Trumpet c) Trombone
13. The __________ is a percussion instrument commonly used in Latin American music. a) Maracas b) Cowbell c) Tambourine
14. The __________ is a keyboard instrument commonly used in jazz music. a) Piano b) Organ c) Synthesizer
15. The __________ is a wind instrument commonly used in jazz and classical music. a) Flute b) Saxophone c) Clarinet
16. The __________ is a percussion instrument commonly used in rock music. a) Drum set b) Bongo c) Conga
17. The __________ is an electronic instrument commonly used in electronic dance music. a) Electronic drum kit b) MIDI keyboard c) Sampler
18. The __________ is a keyboard instrument commonly used in rock and pop music. a) Piano b) Organ c) Synthesizer
19. The __________ is a string instrument commonly used in Indian classical music. a) Sitar b) Ukulele c) Cello
20. The __________ is a wind instrument commonly used in Middle Eastern music. a) Oud b) Bagpipes c) Didgeridoo