Nigerian Musical Instruments Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6
Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6
Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 6
Age: 9 years
Topic: Nigerian Musical Instruments and the Sounds They Produce
Sub-topic: Identification, Classification, and Demonstration of Nigerian Musical Instruments
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Identify and name some Nigerian musical instruments they have seen.
- Classify Nigerian musical instruments from video clips.
- Demonstrate how these instruments produce sound and how they are played.
Keywords: Musical Instruments, Sound, Classification, Demonstration, Nigerian Music
Set Induction: Play a short audio clip of traditional Nigerian music to capture pupils’ interest and lead into a discussion about the musical instruments used.
Entry Behaviour: Pupils should have basic knowledge of music and may have seen or heard various musical instruments before.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Video clips of Nigerian musical instruments
- Pictures of musical instruments
- Musical instruments for demonstration (if available)
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Connect the lesson to any previous lessons on music by explaining that musical instruments are used to produce sounds and create music.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Auditory discrimination
- Visual recognition
- Physical demonstration
Learning Materials:
- Video clips showing different Nigerian musical instruments
- Pictures or models of musical instruments
- Real musical instruments (if available)
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- “Nigerian Music and Instruments” by [Author]
Instructional Materials:
- Videos of Nigerian musical instruments
- Images or physical samples of the instruments
Content:
- Identification of Nigerian Musical Instruments
- Talking Drum: A drum that can mimic speech tones.
- Djembe: A drum used in various West African cultures.
- Shekere: A gourd covered with beads or shells used to produce rhythmic sounds.
- Udu: A clay pot drum used in Igbo music.
- Balafon: A wooden percussion instrument similar to a xylophone.
- Classification from Video Clips
- Drums: e.g., Talking Drum, Djembe
- Percussion Instruments: e.g., Shekere, Balafon
- Clay Instruments: e.g., Udu
- Demonstration of Sound Production
- Talking Drum: Played with a curved stick to create a range of tones.
- Djembe: Struck with the hands to produce deep and high sounds.
- Shekere: Shaken or struck to create rhythm.
- Udu: Tapped or struck to produce a deep, resonant sound.
- Balafon: Played by striking the wooden bars with mallets.
Evaluation (Fill-in-the-Blank Questions):
- The Talking Drum is known for its ability to mimic ________. (a) animals (b) voices (c) songs (d) nature sounds
- The Djembe is a type of ________ instrument. (a) string (b) percussion (c) wind (d) keyboard
- The Shekere is made from a ________ covered with beads or shells. (a) wood (b) clay pot (c) metal (d) gourd
- The Udu is a ________ pot drum used in Igbo music. (a) wooden (b) metal (c) clay (d) plastic
- The Balafon is similar to a ________ but made of wood. (a) guitar (b) xylophone (c) piano (d) flute
- Talking Drum produces sounds by being ________ with a stick. (a) blown (b) strummed (c) struck (d) shaken
- Djembe sounds are made by striking it with the ________. (a) foot (b) stick (c) hands (d) mouth
- Shekere creates rhythm by being ________ or struck. (a) tapped (b) thrown (c) pulled (d) pressed
- The Udu produces a ________ sound when tapped. (a) high (b) low (c) sharp (d) faint
- The Balafon is played by striking wooden ________. (a) strings (b) bars (c) drums (d) pipes
- Shekere is classified as a ________ instrument. (a) wind (b) string (c) percussion (d) electronic
- Udu is used in ________ music. (a) Hausa (b) Yoruba (c) Igbo (d) Efik
- The Djembe is associated with ________ cultures. (a) European (b) American (c) African (d) Asian
- Balafon is similar to a ________. (a) drum (b) guitar (c) xylophone (d) trumpet
- Talking Drum can mimic the tones of ________. (a) animals (b) music (c) voices (d) wind
Class Activity Discussion (FAQs):
- What is the Talking Drum used for?
It mimics speech tones and is used in communication and music. - Where is the Djembe commonly used?
It is used in various West African cultures. - What is the Shekere made from?
It is made from a gourd covered with beads or shells. - How is the Udu played?
It is tapped or struck to produce a deep sound. - What sound does the Balafon produce?
It produces musical notes by striking wooden bars. - How do you play the Talking Drum?
You use a curved stick to strike the drum and change the pitch. - What is the purpose of the Djembe?
It is used for rhythm and beats in music. - How do you make the Shekere produce sound?
You shake it or strike it. - What type of instrument is the Udu?
It is a clay pot drum. - Why is the Balafon important in Nigerian music?
It is used to create melodic rhythms in traditional music. - What type of sound does the Djembe make?
It produces both deep and high sounds depending on where and how it’s struck. - Can the Talking Drum mimic different voices?
Yes, it can mimic different tones and speech patterns. - What is unique about the Shekere?
Its unique sound comes from the beads or shells surrounding it. - How is the Udu different from other drums?
It is made of clay and has a distinct resonant sound. - What makes the Balafon similar to a xylophone?
It has bars that are struck to produce musical notes.
Presentation:
- Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic on Nigerian art works and their classification.
- Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic on Nigerian musical instruments, showing video clips and discussing each instrument.
- Step 3: Pupils demonstrate how the instruments produce sound and how they are played, either through videos or live examples.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Play video clips of Nigerian musical instruments.
- Explain the classification and sound production of each instrument.
- Facilitate hands-on demonstration if instruments are available.
Learners’ Activities:
- Identify and name musical instruments shown in the video clips.
- Classify the instruments into categories like drums, percussion, and clay instruments.
- Demonstrate the sounds and playing techniques of the instruments discussed.
Assessment:
- Evaluate pupils’ ability to identify and classify instruments through responses and demonstrations.
- Check understanding with fill-in-the-blank questions and class discussions.
Evaluation Questions:
- Name a musical instrument used in Nigerian music that mimics speech tones.
- Where is the Shekere typically used?
- How is the Udu drum different from other drums?
- What type of sound does the Balafon produce?
- How do you play the Djembe to create different sounds?
- What materials are used to make a Shekere?
- Why is the Talking Drum important in Nigerian music?
- How is the Udu played to produce sound?
- What makes the Balafon similar to a xylophone?
- How do video clips help in learning about musical instruments?
Conclusion: The teacher goes around to check pupils’ demonstrations and responses, providing feedback and ensuring they understand the different Nigerian musical instruments and their sounds.