FOREIGN MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ARTS LESSON NOTE PLAN PRIMARY 4 WEEK 2

PLAN LESSON NOTE

CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ARTS SECOND TERM E NOTES FOR BASIC FOUR

ART AND CRAFT

WEEK 2

Subject : Cultural and Creative Arts

Class : Primary 4

Term :Second Term

Week : Week 2

Topic : Foreign Musical Instruments

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Learning Objectives : By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

• Identify and name foreign
  musical instruments,
• Differentiate and
  demonstrate how those
  musical instruments are
  played and their shape,
• Categorise those foreign
  musical instruments
  accordingly.

Learning Activities 

• Pupils as a class view all
  foreign musical instruments
  on picture chart or watch the
  video clips provided by the
  teacher.
• From the video pupils
  watched, individual pupil
  differentiates and
  demonstrate how some of
  the musical instruments are
  played and shape.
• Pupil in small groups,
  categorise the foreign
  musical instruments and
  present to the class.
• Further study on how to build
  some foreign musical instruments
  with material in their environment.

Embedded Core Skills 

• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Communication and Collaboration
• Leadership skills and Personal Development
• Citizenship
• Creativity and Imagination

Audio Visual Resource 

• AUDIO-VISUAL RESOURCES
• Pictorials showing foreign musical
  Instruments
• Live foreign musical instruments.
  Drawing book, Pencils,
  Manuscript, note books etc.
• WEB RESOURCES

Content

Foreign Musical Instruments

1. Guitar: The guitar is a stringed instrument that is played by plucking the strings with your fingers or a pick. It is often used in Nigerian music to provide harmony and rhythm. The guitar is a foreign instrument that was brought to Nigeria by European missionaries and traders.
2. Piano: The piano is a keyboard instrument that produces sound by striking metal strings with hammers. It is played by pressing the keys on the keyboard. The piano is also a foreign instrument that was brought to Nigeria by Europeans. It is often used in Nigerian music for its ability to play melody, harmony, and rhythm at the same time.
3. Trumpet: The trumpet is a brass instrument that is played by blowing air through the mouthpiece and buzzing the lips into a cup-shaped mouthpiece. It is often used in Nigerian music for its ability to play loud, high-pitched notes. The trumpet was brought to Nigeria by European military bands.
4. Saxophone: The saxophone is a woodwind instrument that is played by blowing air through a reed and into a mouthpiece. It is often used in Nigerian music for its ability to play smooth, flowing melodies. The saxophone was also brought to Nigeria by Europeans.
5. Drums: Drums are percussion instruments that are played by striking or beating them with sticks or hands. There are many different types of drums played in Nigeria, including the conga, bongo, and djembe. These drums originated in Africa but have been adopted and modified by other cultures, including Europeans.

So, these are some foreign musical instruments that are played in Nigeria. Even though they are not originally from Nigeria, they have become an important part of Nigerian music and culture.

Evaluation

1. Which of these is NOT a foreign musical instrument in Nigeria? a) Piano b) Guitar c) Talking drum d) Saxophone
2. Which musical instrument is most commonly associated with classical music? a) Trumpet b) Flute c) Maracas d) Tambourine
3. Which of these is a traditional musical instrument in Nigeria? a) Saxophone b) Balafon c) Violin d) Harp
4. Which of these is a stringed instrument? a) Xylophone b) Piano c) Violin d) Djembe
5. Which of these is a wind instrument? a) Drum b) Harmonica c) Trumpet d) Triangle
6. Which of these musical instruments originated from Europe? a) Balafon b) Sitar c) Guitar d) Kora
7. Which of these instruments is commonly used in Nigerian Juju music? a) Piano b) Saxophone c) Talking drum d) Banjo
8. Which of these instruments is commonly used in Nigerian Highlife music? a) Maracas b) Guitar c) Harp d) Trumpet
9. Which of these instruments is commonly used in Nigerian traditional music? a) Saxophone b) Kalimba c) Trombone d) Synthesizer
10. Which of these instruments is commonly used in Nigerian gospel music? a) Piano b) Flute c) Sitar d) Steel drum

Category of foreign music

1. Which of these is a wind instrument? a) Guitar b) Violin c) Flute d) Drums
2. Which of these is a percussion instrument? a) Piano b) Xylophone c) Saxophone d) Harp
3. Which of these is a keyboard instrument? a) Trumpet b) Organ c) Djembe d) Kalimba
4. Which of these is a traditional instrument in Nigeria? a) Banjo b) Talking drum c) Saxophone d) Harmonica
5. Which of these is a stringed instrument? a) Gong b) Maracas c) Ukulele d) Tambourine
6. Which of these is an electronic instrument? a) Balafon b) Synthesizer c) Clarinet d) Shekere
7. Which of these is a keyboard instrument commonly used in pop music? a) Piano b) Guitar c) Xylophone d) Trumpet
8. Which of these is a percussion instrument commonly used in Latin music? a) Timpani b) Congas c) Bagpipes d) Bassoon
9. Which of these is a wind instrument commonly used in jazz music? a) Flute b) Harp c) Cello d) Accordion
10. Which of these is a stringed instrument commonly used in country music? a) Banjo b) Harmonica c) Tambourine d) Gong

Lesson Presentation

Title: Categorising Musical Instruments

Grade level: 4th grade

Objectives:

• Students will be able to categorize musical instruments based on their features and how they are played.
• Students will be able to identify examples of different types of musical instruments.
• Students will understand the differences between traditional and foreign musical instruments.

Materials:

• Pictures of various musical instruments from different categories
• Chart paper
• Markers

Procedure:

Introduction:

1. Greet the students and introduce the topic of categorizing musical instruments.
2. Ask the students if they have ever played a musical instrument before and if they can name any instruments they know.

Body: 3. Explain the different categories of musical instruments – stringed, wind, percussion, keyboard, electronic, and traditional instruments.

4. Show pictures of musical instruments from each category and have the students identify the category they belong to.
5. Discuss each category and give examples of different instruments in each one.
6. Have the students work in pairs or small groups to come up with additional examples of instruments in each category.
7. Ask the students which category of musical instruments is most commonly used in Nigeria.
8. Explain the concept of traditional instruments and give examples of traditional instruments in Nigeria.
9. Discuss the differences between traditional and foreign musical instruments.
10. Have the students share any experiences they may have had with traditional or foreign musical instruments.

Conclusion:

11. Review the different categories of musical instruments and the examples given.

12. Have the students create a chart or diagram to show the different categories of musical instruments.
13. Ask the students if they have any questions or if there are any instruments they would like to learn more about.

Assessment:

• Observation of student participation in discussions and activities
• Review of charts or diagrams created by students to show the different categories of musical instruments.

Test

1. Which category of musical instruments produces sound by blowing air into them? a) Stringed instruments b) Wind instruments c) Percussion instruments d) Keyboard instruments
2. Which category of musical instruments produces sound by striking or shaking them? a) Stringed instruments b) Wind instruments c) Percussion instruments d) Keyboard instruments
3. Which category of musical instruments produces sound when keys are pressed or struck? a) Stringed instruments b) Wind instruments c) Percussion instruments d) Keyboard instruments
4. Which category of musical instruments uses electricity to produce sound? a) Electronic instruments b) Traditional instruments c) Keyboard instruments d) Wind instruments
5. Which category of musical instruments is unique to certain cultures and has been played for a long time? a) Electronic instruments b) Traditional instruments c) Keyboard instruments d) Wind instruments
6. Which of the following instruments is a traditional instrument in Nigeria? a) Guitar b) Harmonica c) Balafon d) Saxophone
7. Which category of musical instruments is most commonly used in pop music? a) Percussion instruments b) Keyboard instruments c) Stringed instruments d) Wind instruments
8. Which category of musical instruments is most commonly used in Latin music? a) Percussion instruments b) Keyboard instruments c) Stringed instruments d) Wind instruments
9. Which category of musical instruments is most commonly used in jazz music? a) Percussion instruments b) Keyboard instruments c) Stringed instruments d) Wind instruments
10. Which category of musical instruments is most commonly used in country music? a) Percussion instruments b) Keyboard instruments c) Stringed instruments d) Wind instruments

Assignment

1. ____________ instruments produce sound when keys are pressed or struck.
2. ____________ instruments have strings that are plucked or strummed to produce sound.
3. ____________ instruments produce sound by blowing air into them.
4. ____________ instruments produce sound by striking or shaking them.
5. ____________ instruments produce sound using electricity.
6. The ____________ is a traditional musical instrument in Nigeria.
7. The ____________ category of musical instruments is most commonly used in pop music.
8. The ____________ category of musical instruments is most commonly used in Latin music.
9. The ____________ category of musical instruments is most commonly used in jazz music.
10. The ____________ category of musical instruments is most commonly used in country music

Weekly Assessment /Test 

1. What are the six categories of musical instruments that we discussed?
2. Which category of musical instruments produces sound by blowing air into them?
3. What is a traditional musical instrument, and can you give an example of one from Nigeria?
4. Which category of musical instruments uses electricity to produce sound?
5. Which category of musical instruments is unique to certain cultures and has been played for a long time?
6. Can you name an example of a stringed instrument?
7. Can you name an example of a percussion instrument?
8. Can you name an example of a wind instrument?
9. Can you name an example of a keyboard instrument?
10. Which category of musical instruments is most commonly used in jazz music?