Time signature : Simple Compound , The uses of figures, simple and compound time.
Subject:
Music
Term:
First Term
Week:
Week 2
Class:
Basic 9 / JSS 3
Previous lesson:
The pupils have previous knowledge of Primary Notes of The Major Scale: The Degree of the major scale, the primary notes of the major scale.
Topic:
Time signature: Simple Compound, The uses of figures, simple and compound time.
Behavioural objectives :
At the end of lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Define Time signature
- List the types of time signature
- Say the meaning of simple and compound time
- Explain the uses of both simple and compound time signature
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:
Time signature: Simple Compound, The uses of figures, simple and compound time.
The time signature (also known as meter) is a notational symbol that appears at the beginning of a piece of music to indicate how many beats are in each measure and what kind of note one beat receives.
There are two main types of time signatures: simple and compound. Simple time signatures have only one number, which indicates how many beats are in a measure. For example, 3/4 time has three quarter note beats per measure, while 6/8 time has six eighth note beats per measure.
Compound time signatures have two numbers, which indicate how many groups of three beats there are in a measure. For example, 9/8 time has nine groups of three eighth note beats per measure (3+3+3=9), while 12/8 time has twelve groups of three eighth note beats per measure (3+3+3+3=12).
Figured bass is a notational system used in music to indicate chords and other harmonic information. Figures are numbers and symbols that are placed below the bass note of a chord to indicate which notes should be played.
Figured bass is most commonly used in classical music, but it can also be found in some jazz and pop music. It is a useful tool for composers, arrangers, and performers, as it provides a quick way to communicate harmonic information.
Time signature also simply refers to the sign (symbol) which indicates the time of a piece of music.
There are two symbols of time signature namely ordinary symbol and figures.
Ordinary symbol of time signature, we have Cut time or Alla Breve which is written thus “Q”
representing 2/2.
Another symbol is common time written “C” representing 4/4 in figure. In Time Signature,
Examples: 2/2, 4/4,3/8, 6/4 and so on.
2/2…………Two Minim beats in a bar.
4/4………….Four Crocthet beats in a bar
3/8………….Three Quaver beats in a bar.
6/8………….Six Quaver beats in a bar.
TYPES OF TIME SIGNATURE
There are two types of Time signature namely Simple Time signature and Compound Time signature.
Simple Time Signature: We have Simple Duple, Simple Triple, and Simple Quadruple.
Simple Duple: 2/2, 2/4, 2/8, 2/16.
Simple Triple: 3/2, 3/4, 3/8, 3/16.
Simple Quadruple: 4/2, 4/4, 4/8, 4/16.
Compound Time uses notes or beats. A dotted note represents a group of three smaller notes or beats.eg one dotted minim is equal to three crotchets, one dotted crotchet is same or equal to three quaver beats.
We have Compound duple, compound triple, and compound quadruple.
Compound duple……….6/4, 6/8, 6/16.
Compound triple………..9/4, 9/8,9/16.
Compound quadruple…………12/4, 12/8, 12/16, and has four dotted notes or beats.
MUSICAL WORD MEANING
< OR Cres Crescendo Gradually becoming louder
>or Decres Decrescendo/Dim or Diminuendo Gradually becoming softer
Pf piu forte louder
Fp forte piano a sudden change, loud to soft
Sf or sfz sforzando Emphasis on one note
>or^ Accent A strong stress on the note marked.
Weekend Assignment
1. What is Time signature?
2. Mention two types of time signature
3. Explain the following time signature,2/2,2/4, 6/8, 4/8,6/4,4/4,9/8and 12/16.
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 need arise
Evaluation
1. What is the time signature?
2. What are the two main types of time signatures?
3. What is a simple time signature?
4. What is a compound time signature?
5. What is 9/8 time?
6. What is 12/8 time?
7. What is figured bass?
8. What is the bass note of a chord?
9. What is a figure?
10. How do you use figured bass to communicate harmonic information?
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 does the necessary corrections when and where the needs arise.
Assignment
Prepare for the next lesson by reading about
KEY SIGNATURE WITH SHARPS AND FLATS
