Types of Musical Instruments and Their Players Vocational Aptitude Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5
Vocational Aptitude Lesson Plan for Primary 1 – First Term – Week 5
Subject: Vocational Aptitude
Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 5
Age: 6 years
Topic: Musical Instruments
Sub-topic: Types of Musical Instruments and Their Players
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Define music and musical instruments.
- Identify different types of musical instruments.
- Name the people who play these instruments.
Keywords
- Music: A form of art expressed through sound.
- Instrument: A tool used to make musical sounds.
- Instrumentalist: A person who plays a musical instrument.
Set Induction
The teacher plays a short piece of music and asks the pupils to identify the different sounds they hear.
Entry Behaviour
Pupils have listened to music before and may have seen some musical instruments being played.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Pictures of different musical instruments (e.g., drums, piano, guitar).
- Audio clips of instruments being played.
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge
Ask the pupils to mention any musical instruments they have seen or heard.
Embedded Core Skills
- Listening and observation skills.
- Communication skills in discussing musical instruments.
Learning Materials
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Vocational Aptitude.
Instructional Materials
- Flashcards with pictures of musical instruments.
- Audio player for playing short musical clips.
Content
What is Music?
Music is a form of art that combines sounds using the human voice or instruments. It is a cultural activity that people enjoy around the world.
What are Musical Instruments?
Musical instruments are tools or equipment made to produce sounds. Any object that can make musical sounds is called a musical instrument.
Examples of Musical Instruments
- Drums
- Instrumentalist: Drummer
- Piano
- Instrumentalist: Pianist
- Guitar
- Instrumentalist: Guitarist
- Violin
- Instrumentalist: Violinist
- Trumpet
- Instrumentalist: Trumpeter
- Flute
- Instrumentalist: Flutist
- Tambourine
- Instrumentalist: Percussionist
- Saxophone
- Instrumentalist: Saxophonist
Evaluation (Fill-in-the-Blank Questions)
- Music is a form of ___.
a. Dance
b. Art
c. Writing
d. Reading - A tool used to make musical sounds is called an ___.
a. Animal
b. Instrument
c. Object
d. Book - A person who plays the drums is called a ___.
a. Pianist
b. Guitarist
c. Drummer
d. Singer - The person who plays the piano is called a ___.
a. Drummer
b. Pianist
c. Violinist
d. Flutist - A person who plays the guitar is called a ___.
a. Guitarist
b. Trumpeter
c. Flutist
d. Drummer - A saxophone player is called a ___.
a. Trumpeter
b. Saxophonist
c. Pianist
d. Violinist - A person who plays the violin is called a ___.
a. Flutist
b. Violinist
c. Drummer
d. Saxophonist - The instrument that a trumpeter plays is the ___.
a. Guitar
b. Flute
c. Trumpet
d. Violin - Music is made by combining ___.
a. Sounds
b. Pictures
c. Words
d. Food - A flutist plays the ___.
a. Drum
b. Flute
c. Guitar
d. Violin
Class Activity Discussion (15 FAQs with Answers)
- What is music?
- Music is a form of art made with sounds.
- What is a musical instrument?
- A tool used to make musical sounds.
- Who plays the drums?
- A drummer plays the drums.
- Who plays the piano?
- A pianist plays the piano.
- What does a guitarist do?
- A guitarist plays the guitar.
- What does a violinist play?
- A violinist plays the violin.
- Who plays the flute?
- A flutist plays the flute.
- What does a trumpeter play?
- A trumpeter plays the trumpet.
- Who plays the saxophone?
- A saxophonist plays the saxophone.
- What is the name of someone who plays the tambourine?
- A percussionist.
- Can a person play more than one musical instrument?
- Yes, some people can play more than one instrument.
- Why is music important?
- Music brings joy and helps people express their feelings.
- What does a percussionist do?
- A percussionist plays instruments like drums and tambourines.
- How is sound created with a guitar?
- By plucking or strumming the strings.
- Is singing a part of music?
- Yes, singing is also part of music.
Presentation
Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, “Career Opportunities.”
Step 2: The teacher introduces the topic, “Musical Instruments,” showing pictures and explaining the different types of instruments.
Step 3: The teacher plays short music clips of instruments and asks pupils to identify the instruments used.
Teacher’s Activities
- Show pictures of musical instruments.
- Play short music clips.
- Ask pupils to identify the sounds of different instruments.
Learners’ Activities
- Pupils will name the instruments from the pictures shown.
- Pupils will identify the instruments played in the audio clips.
Assessment (Evaluation Questions)
- What is music?
- What is a musical instrument?
- Name three musical instruments.
- Who plays the guitar?
- What does a drummer play?
- Who plays the piano?
- What does a saxophonist play?
- Name the instrument played by a trumpeter.
- What is the job of a flutist?
- Who plays the violin?
Conclusion
The teacher goes around to check pupils’ understanding of the types of musical instruments and corrects any misconceptions.