Music JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes

WEEKLY SCHEME OF WORK FOR MUSIC – JSS 1 (FIRST TERM)

Week 1:

• Introduction to Music
  • Definition of music
  • Importance of music in life and society
  • The Power of Music and Sound: Understanding Their Sources and Impact Music JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Week 2:

• Elements of Music
  • Basic elements: melody, harmony, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, and timbre
  • Elements of Music Music JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Week 3:

• Kinds and Classification of Music
  • Types: classical, folk, pop, jazz, traditional, etc.
  • Classification of music genres
  • Kinds and Classification of Music Music JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Week 4:

• Musical Alphabets and Musical Staff
  • Understanding musical notes: A, B, C, D, E, F, G
  • Introduction to the musical staff and the positioning of notes
  • Learning Musical Alphabets and Staff Notation Music JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Week 5:

• Recorder Music
  • Learning the basic skills of playing the recorder
  • Understanding finger positions and simple tunes
  • Learning to Play the Recorder Music JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Week 6:

• Clefs/Letter Names of Lines and Spaces (Treble and Bass Staff)
  • Introduction to treble and bass clefs
  • Identifying letter names of lines and spaces in both staffs
  • Understanding Clefs and the Musical Staff Music JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Week 7:

• Mid-Term Assessment and Break Music JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7

Week 8 :

• Grand Staff/Great Staff
  • Understanding the combination of treble and bass clefs to form the grand staff
  • Identifying middle C and its significance
  • Mastering the Grand Staff in Music JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Week 9:

• Historical Periods of Music
  • Overview of major historical periods of music (Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern periods)
  • Characteristics and key composers of each period
  • Exploring Musical Periods and Iconic Composers Music JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Week 10:

• Singing
  • Vocal exercises and techniques
  • Singing simple songs or melodies in unison or parts
  • Singing: Definition, Types of Singing Voice, National Anthem of Nigeria, Tonic Solfa Music JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Week 11:

• Revision and Recap
  • Review of all the topics covered in the term
  • Preparation for the end-of-term examination
  • Revision Music JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 11

Week 12:

• Music JSS 1 First Term Examination
  • Written and practical examination based on the topics covered throughout the term
  • First Term Examination Music JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 12

This scheme provides a clear structure for teaching music to JSS 1 students throughout the first term.