INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC

Subject: 

Music

Term:

First Term

Week:

Week 1

Class:

JSS 1 / BASIC 7

 

Previous lesson: Pupils have previous knowledge of

 

LEARNER’S DISOBEDIENCE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES

 

that was taught in their previous lesson

 

Topic:

 

INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC

 

Behavioural objectives: At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to

 

• Define Music
• Define Sound
• Explain the sources of Sound
• Write out the uses of Music/The Impact of Music on Human Life
• Mention and explain musical Terms

 

Instructional Materials:

• Wall charts
• Pictures
• Related Online Video
• Flash Cards

Methods of Teaching:

• Class Discussion
• Group Discussion
• Asking Questions
• Explanation
• Role Modelling
• Role Delegation

 

Reference Materials:

• Scheme of Work
• Online Information
• Textbooks
• Workbooks
• 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
• Workbooks

 

CONTENT

1. Definition of Music
2. Definition of Sound
3. Sources of Sound
4. Uses of Music/The Impact of Music on Human Life
5. Musical Terms

 

Definition of Music

Music is regarded as the combination of organized sounds. The most important thing in the definition of music is that it must be an organized sound. Sound is the main source of music. However, for sound to be regarded as music it must be organized, regular and definite. Noise is the opposite of musical sound. It is produced by irregular and indefinite sound. Another name for noise is raw sound.

 

Definition of Sound

Sound is a vibration of air which is heard when it is produced. It is also a sensation produced by objects through striking, plucking, bowing and blowing. Human beings can produce sound by singing, clapping and of course by playing musical instruments.

 

Sources of Sound

The source of sound includes wind, stream or river, birds, other animals and musical instruments.

 

Uses of Music/The Impact of Music on Human Life

Music can be used for any of the following functions:

(i) Music is used for religious purposes.

(ii) It is used for social functions e.g. wedding ceremonies, chieftaincy title conferment, etc.

(iii) It is used as a medium of communication

(iv) It is used for advertisement of a product.

(v) It is used for therapeutic cure i.e. to heal the sick.

(vi) It is used as ringing tones.

(vii) It is used as an encouragement tool in sporting activities.

(viii) It serves as a source of income to human life.

(ix) It serves as an entertainment tool.

(x) Lullabies make babies sleep.

Musical Terms

	Symbol	Term	Effect
	P	Piano	Soft	m: d.d.s:-:
	PP	Pianissimo	Very soft	m: r.m,f,m,m,m.m.r:
	MP	Mezzo Piano	Moderately soft	r.t.t, t, t, t,t.t.s:
	F	Forte	Loud	s:f.r.d:-//

 

 

Presentation

 

The topic is presented step by step

 

Step 1:

The class teacher revises the previous topics

 

Step 2.

He introduces the new topic

 

Step 3:

The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise

 

 

Conclusion

The class teacher wraps up or concludes the lesson by giving out a short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.

The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.

He or she makes the necessary corrections when and where the needs arise.

 

 

 

 

 

EVALUATION

1. Define music.
2. State the uses and impact of music you know.
3. State any three qualities of music.
4. What is sound? Give examples.
5. Name four sources of sound.