Subject: 

Music

Term:

First Term

Week:

Week 9

Class:

JSS 1 / BASIC 7

 

Previous lesson: Pupils have previous knowledge of

 

HISTORICAL PERIODS OF MUSIC

 

that was taught in their previous lesson

 

Topic:

 

SINGING

 

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

 

1. Say the meaning of Singing
2. Mention types of Singing Voice
3. Sing Nigeria’s National Anthem
4. Write out the Tonic Solfa of the Anthem of Federal Republic of Nigeria\
5. Practical

 

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

SINGING

CONTENT

1. Meaning of Singing
2. Types of Singing Voice
3. Singing Nigeria’s National Anthem
4. The Tonic Solfa of the Anthem of Federal Republic of Nigeria\
5. Practical

 

Meaning of Singing

Singing is the use of voice to produce songs.

 

Types of Singing Voice

There are four main classifications of the singing voice, namely: Soprano, Alto, tenor and Bass;

(i) Soprano: The soprano is usually sung by women, though young castrated boys in the olden days also sing soprano.

(ii) Alto: This Alto voice is common among the women. The only difference between soprano and alto voices is that the range is lower than the soprano.

(iii) Tenor: This is the highest voice in the male category and it can be light, heavy, robust, etc; depending on the quality of the voice of the singer.

(iv) Bass: It is the deepest range, usually for men.

 

The Nigeria’s National Anthem

The new National Anthem was adopted in 1978, composed by Ben Odiase, a police officer. Before then, Nigeria was using one since 1960 which was composed by the British. The new anthem consists of two stanzas which are complementary to each other. It is composed on the belief of the nation. The anthem is as follows:

The Wordings:

(Stanza I)

Arise, o Compatriots,

Nigeria’s call obey

To serve our fatherland

With love and strength and faith

The labour of our heroes past

Shall never be in vain

To serve with heart and might

One nation bound in freedom

Peace and unity.

 

(Stanza II)

O God of creation,

Direct our noble cause

Guide our leaders right

Help our youth the truth to know

In love and honesty to grow

And living just and true

Great lofty heights attain

To build a nation where peace

And justice shall reign.

 

The Tonic Solfa of the Anthem of Federal Republic of Nigeria

s d s d m s

m f m r r d (2x)

rr m f r m f s

s l s f m r

d s ss m l

rr m f r l s

f m r r d.

 

 

 

Practical Guide

Teacher should ask the students to write solfa notations of any 20 common songs including Nigerian National Anthem and School Anthem. They should sing the solfa notations and as well play it on any of their musical instrument. This will help them to develop the ability to recognize musical sounds.

 

EVALUATION

1. Write out the solfa of your school anthem.
2. Sing the wordings of the National anthem alone and in groups of two four, boys and girls. This should be accompanied by the keyboard.

 

 

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. Who compose the Nigeria National anthem?
2. Recite the National anthem
3. Write out the solfa of your school anthem.
4. Sing the wordings of the National anthem alone and in groups of two four, boys and girls. This should be accompanied by the keyboard.
5. Sing the solfa of the National anthem
6. Who are the two great musicians born the same year and whose eyes were unsuccessfully operated upon by the same oculist?
7. State three works of the composer.