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:

1. Identify and name some Nigerian musical instruments they have seen.
2. Classify Nigerian musical instruments from video clips.
3. 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:

1. 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.
2. Classification from Video Clips
   • Drums: e.g., Talking Drum, Djembe
   • Percussion Instruments: e.g., Shekere, Balafon
   • Clay Instruments: e.g., Udu
3. 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):

1. The Talking Drum is known for its ability to mimic ________. (a) animals (b) voices (c) songs (d) nature sounds
2. The Djembe is a type of ________ instrument. (a) string (b) percussion (c) wind (d) keyboard
3. The Shekere is made from a ________ covered with beads or shells. (a) wood (b) clay pot (c) metal (d) gourd
4. The Udu is a ________ pot drum used in Igbo music. (a) wooden (b) metal (c) clay (d) plastic
5. The Balafon is similar to a ________ but made of wood. (a) guitar (b) xylophone (c) piano (d) flute
6. Talking Drum produces sounds by being ________ with a stick. (a) blown (b) strummed (c) struck (d) shaken
7. Djembe sounds are made by striking it with the ________. (a) foot (b) stick (c) hands (d) mouth
8. Shekere creates rhythm by being ________ or struck. (a) tapped (b) thrown (c) pulled (d) pressed
9. The Udu produces a ________ sound when tapped. (a) high (b) low (c) sharp (d) faint
10. The Balafon is played by striking wooden ________. (a) strings (b) bars (c) drums (d) pipes
11. Shekere is classified as a ________ instrument. (a) wind (b) string (c) percussion (d) electronic
12. Udu is used in ________ music. (a) Hausa (b) Yoruba (c) Igbo (d) Efik
13. The Djembe is associated with ________ cultures. (a) European (b) American (c) African (d) Asian
14. Balafon is similar to a ________. (a) drum (b) guitar (c) xylophone (d) trumpet
15. Talking Drum can mimic the tones of ________. (a) animals (b) music (c) voices (d) wind

Class Activity Discussion (FAQs):

1. What is the Talking Drum used for?
   It mimics speech tones and is used in communication and music.
2. Where is the Djembe commonly used?
   It is used in various West African cultures.
3. What is the Shekere made from?
   It is made from a gourd covered with beads or shells.
4. How is the Udu played?
   It is tapped or struck to produce a deep sound.
5. What sound does the Balafon produce?
   It produces musical notes by striking wooden bars.
6. How do you play the Talking Drum?
   You use a curved stick to strike the drum and change the pitch.
7. What is the purpose of the Djembe?
   It is used for rhythm and beats in music.
8. How do you make the Shekere produce sound?
   You shake it or strike it.
9. What type of instrument is the Udu?
   It is a clay pot drum.
10. Why is the Balafon important in Nigerian music?
    It is used to create melodic rhythms in traditional music.
11. What type of sound does the Djembe make?
    It produces both deep and high sounds depending on where and how it’s struck.
12. Can the Talking Drum mimic different voices?
    Yes, it can mimic different tones and speech patterns.
13. What is unique about the Shekere?
    Its unique sound comes from the beads or shells surrounding it.
14. How is the Udu different from other drums?
    It is made of clay and has a distinct resonant sound.
15. What makes the Balafon similar to a xylophone?
    It has bars that are struck to produce musical notes.

Presentation:

1. Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic on Nigerian art works and their classification.
2. Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic on Nigerian musical instruments, showing video clips and discussing each instrument.
3. 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:

1. Name a musical instrument used in Nigerian music that mimics speech tones.
2. Where is the Shekere typically used?
3. How is the Udu drum different from other drums?
4. What type of sound does the Balafon produce?
5. How do you play the Djembe to create different sounds?
6. What materials are used to make a Shekere?
7. Why is the Talking Drum important in Nigerian music?
8. How is the Udu played to produce sound?
9. What makes the Balafon similar to a xylophone?
10. 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.