Transcription: Pitch Differentiation

Subject: 

MUSIC

Term:

FIRST TERM

Week:

WEEK 3

Class:

SS 1

Topic:

Transcription: Pitch Differentiation

Previous lesson: 

The pupils have previous knowledge of

Intervals in Music: Random musical notes; Keyboard, Triads: Identification of Primary Triads.

that was taught as a topic in the previous lesson

Behavioural objectives:

At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to

• define music transcription
• highlight what must be put into consideration when transcibing music
• transcribe music

Instructional Materials:

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

Methods of Teaching:

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

Reference Materials:

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

CONTENT:

WEEK 3

SUBJECT:

MUSIC

CLASS:

SS 1

TOPIC:

Transcription

CONTENT:

Transcription is the act or process of writing a piece of music from staff notation to solfa notation or vice versa.

Solfa notation is a system of writing down music using syllables instead of notes. Each note is represented by a different syllable, which makes it easier to read and sing.

Transcribing music from one form to the other can be quite difficult, but with practise it gets easier.

Here are some tips to help you get started:

– Listen to the piece of music you are transcribing several times to get a feel for the melody and harmony.

– Break the piece down into small sections and work on one section at a time.

– Write down the notes in solfa notation first, then fill in the staff notation afterwards.

– Use a keyboard or piano to help you work out the notes if you get stuck.

– Check your work against the original piece of music to make sure it is accurate.

Keep practising and you will be able to transcribe music like a pro in no time!

Evaluation

1. What is transcription?

2. What is the difference between transcription and notation?

3. Why is it important to be able to transcribe music?

4. How can transcription help you to understand a piece of music better?

5. What are some of the challenges involved in transcribing music?

In transcribing from staff notation to solfa notation, the following must be put into consideration:

1.     Clef

2.     Key of the piece

3.     Time signature

4.     Musical notes/Beats

CLEF: The clef helps you to work on the correct pitch.

KEY OF THE PIECE: This helps you locate your tonic. For example, if the key is in G major, the tonic will be G.

TIME SIGNATURE: The time signature will guide you in dividing the music into bars appropriately.

MUSICAL NOTES/BEATS: Knowledge of musical notes/beats is necessary for a good transcription.

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Transcribing from staff notation to solfa notation.

The following steps should be followed to transcribe from staff notation to solfa notation.

1.     Identify the staff used. Either treble or bass staff.

2.     Identify the key signature of the given piece.

3.     Write out the scale of the key in which the music is written.

4.     Identify the time signature of the music.itfy the staff used.

The first step is to identify which staff is being used. In this case, it is the treble clef.

Identify the key signature of the given piece.

The key signature of this piece is two sharps, so we know that the piece is in the key of D major. Wewrite out the scale of D major.

Now that we know the key, we can write out the scale. The notes in the key of D major are: D E F# G A B C#.

Identify the time signature of the music.

The time signature of this piece is 4/4, so each measure willhave four beats.

The next step is to identify the notes in each measure and write them out in solfa notation. In this piece,the first measure has the following notes: D E F# G. We would write this out as follows:

Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Ti Do

The second measure 😀 F A C. We would write this out:

Do Fa La Do

The third measure has the following notes: E G B D. We would write this out:

Mi Sol Ti Re

The fourth measure has the following notes: F# A C# E. We would write this out:i ophone

An idiophone is any musical instrument that creates sound primarily by the vibration of the actual object, rather than by the vibration of strings or membranes.

The word “idiophone” comes from the Greek words ἴδιο (idio-, meaning “one’s own”) and iophones are found in every culture, and there is a huge variety of idiophones used around the world. Some common examples include bells, gongs, rattles, and xylophones.

Idiophones are classified into three groups:

1. Membranophones: Idiophones that vibriophones are classified into three groups:

1. Membranophones: Idiophones that vibrate when struck, such as drums and cymbals.

2. Chordophones: Idiophones that have one or more strings that are plucked or bowed, such as the marimba and kiophones are classified into three groups:

Evaluation

1. What are the three groups?

2. What is a membraphone?

3. What is a chordophone?

4. How many strings does a kiophone have?

5. What are some examples of ideophones from around the world?

Identify the first note of the given piece. Example 1: Transcribe the given music into solfa notes.

Solution:

1.     The music is written on the treble stave.

2.     The key of the music is G, because it has one sharp which is F#

3.     The scale is G A B C D E F# G d r m f s l  t                   d’

4.     The music is written in

5.     The first note of the piece is G, making the music starts from d

The result is  d : – . r . m :  f : / m : – : r : – : / m : f :  r : – .  t . / d : – : – : – //

Example 2: Re-write this music,using solfa notes.

Solution:

1.     The music is is written on a treble staff.

2.     The key of the music is F major.

3.     The scale of the key is F G A Bb C D E F’ dr    m f s    l        t d’

4.     The time of the music is

5.     The music starts on the third note of the scale, i.e A. The solfa for A is m. m : r : d : / l : – : d : / r : – : r : / d : – : – //

Lesson 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

EVALUATION

Objective Questions

1. What is transcription?

A. The act or process of writing a piece of music from staff notation to sound B. The art of making copies C. The process of recording spoken words

2. What are the steps involved in transcription?

A. Identify the key signature B. Write out the scale C. Identify the time signature D. Identify the notes in each measure

3. What is the key signature of the given piece?

A. G major B. F major C. D major

4. What is the time signature of the music?

A. 3/4 B. 4/4 C. 2/4

5. What is the first note of the given piece?

A. G B. A C. F

Theory Questions

Evaluation

1. What is transcription?

2. What are the steps involved in transcription?

3. What is the key signature of the given piece?

4. What is the time signature of the music?

5. What is the first note of the given piece?

Conclusion

The class teacher wraps up or concludes the lesson by giving out short notes 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.