Music Notes and Their Values Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 5
Cultural and Creative Arts Lesson Note
Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Class: Primary 5
Term: Second Term
Week: 3
Age: 9–10 years
Topic: Music Notes and Their Values
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioral Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Define music notes.
- Identify different types of music notes.
- State the values of music notes in beats.
Keywords
- Notes
- Values
- Beats
- Rhythm
Set Induction
The teacher will play a short piece of music and ask the pupils to clap along, explaining that each clap represents a beat in the music.
Entry Behavior
Pupils have some experience listening to music and clapping along to rhythms.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Music sheet showing different notes
- Audio recording of a simple rhythm
- Flashcards with images of notes
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
Ask students:
- Have you noticed symbols in written music?
- Do you know that these symbols represent sounds and their duration?
Embedded Core Skills
- Listening
- Observation
- Creativity
Learning Materials
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Approved textbooks on Cultural and Creative Arts
Reference Books
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary Schools
- Approved Cultural and Creative Arts Textbooks
Instructional Materials
- Diagrams of musical notes
- Audio examples for practice
- Whiteboard and marker for illustration
Content
What are Music Notes?
- Music notes are symbols used in written music to represent sounds and their duration.
- Each note has a specific value that tells us how long to play or sing the sound.
Types of Music Notes and Their Values
- Semibreve (Whole Note):
- Symbol: ○
- Value: 4 beats
- Minim (Half Note):
- Symbol: ○ with a stem
- Value: 2 beats
- Crotchet (Quarter Note):
- Symbol: ● with a stem
- Value: 1 beat
- Quaver (Eighth Note):
- Symbol: ● with a stem and one tail
- Value: 1/2 beat
- Semiquaver (Sixteenth Note):
- Symbol: ● with a stem and two tails
- Value: 1/4 beat
- Rest:
- Rests indicate silence in music and have corresponding values like notes.
15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (Evaluation)
- A music note is a symbol used to represent ______ in music.
a) Volume
b) Sounds
c) Instruments
d) Pitch
Answer: b) Sounds - The semibreve is also called a ______ note.
a) Half
b) Quarter
c) Whole
d) Eighth
Answer: c) Whole - A minim is worth ______ beats.
a) 1
b) 2
c) 4
d) 1/2
Answer: b) 2 - The ______ note is worth 1 beat.
a) Semibreve
b) Crotchet
c) Quaver
d) Rest
Answer: b) Crotchet - The quaver is worth ______ of a beat.
a) 1/2
b) 1/4
c) 1
d) 4
Answer: a) 1/2 - The symbol ● with a stem represents a ______ note.
a) Semibreve
b) Crotchet
c) Minim
d) Quaver
Answer: b) Crotchet - A semiquaver has ______ tails on its stem.
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Answer: b) 2 - A rest in music represents ______.
a) Silence
b) Sound
c) Beat
d) Rhythm
Answer: a) Silence - The whole note is worth ______ beats.
a) 1
b) 2
c) 4
d) 1/4
Answer: c) 4 - The eighth note is also called a ______.
a) Minim
b) Crotchet
c) Quaver
d) Rest
Answer: c) Quaver - The value of a minim is ______ beats.
a) 2
b) 1
c) 4
d) 1/2
Answer: a) 2 - A semiquaver is worth ______ of a beat.
a) 1/4
b) 1/2
c) 1
d) 4
Answer: a) 1/4 - ______ notes indicate silence in music.
a) Rest
b) Quaver
c) Minim
d) Semiquaver
Answer: a) Rest - The symbol ○ with a stem represents a ______.
a) Semibreve
b) Minim
c) Quaver
d) Rest
Answer: b) Minim - A semiquaver has the shortest ______ value among the notes.
a) Sound
b) Duration
c) Silence
d) Volume
Answer: b) Duration
15 Frequently Asked Questions with Answers (Class Activity Discussion)
- What is a music note?
Answer: A music note is a symbol that represents sound and its duration in music. - What is the value of a semibreve?
Answer: 4 beats. - How many beats does a minim last?
Answer: 2 beats. - Which note has a value of 1 beat?
Answer: Crotchet. - What is another name for an eighth note?
Answer: Quaver. - How many beats does a quaver last?
Answer: 1/2 beat. - What is the value of a semiquaver?
Answer: 1/4 beat. - What is a rest?
Answer: A symbol that indicates silence in music. - What is the shape of a semibreve?
Answer: A hollow circle (○). - How many tails does a semiquaver have?
Answer: Two tails. - Which note is represented by ● with a stem?
Answer: Crotchet. - What is the use of notes in music?
Answer: They represent sounds and their duration to create rhythms and melodies. - What is the shortest note in value?
Answer: Semiquaver. - Which note lasts longer, a minim or a crotchet?
Answer: Minim. - Can a rest have the same value as a note?
Answer: Yes, rests have corresponding values like notes.
Presentation Steps
- Step 1: Revision of Previous Topic
- Review the meaning of rhythm and sounds in music.
- Step 2: Introduction of New Topic
- Define music notes and explain their importance in music.
- Step 3: Students’ Contributions and Corrections
- Allow students to share their knowledge about music notes and clarify misconceptions.
Teacher’s Activities
- Show diagrams of music notes.
- Demonstrate how to count beats using a metronome or clapping.
- Explain the values of each note and rest.
Learners’ Activities
- Observe the teacher’s demonstration.
- Practice clapping rhythms based on note values.
- Identify different notes from flashcards.
Assessment
- Oral questioning on the definition and values of music notes.
- Written exercises on note identification and their values.
Evaluation Questions
- What is a music note?
- Name three types of music notes.
- State the value of a minim.
- What is the value of a semiquaver?
- Define a rest in music.
Conclusion
The teacher summarizes the lesson by reviewing the types and values of music notes, answers students’ questions, and encourages them to practice counting beats at home.