ELEMENTS+of+MUSIC

Elements of Music

(2 * 1 hour lessons) Teacher to discuss that Music has several elements to it. They include:

Dynamics - Loud/Soft

Pitch - high/low http://exchange.smarttech.com/search.html?q=high&region=en_AU&region=en_US (search high & low)

Tempo - fast/slow http://exchange.smarttech.com/search.html?q=fast&region=en_AU&region=en_US(search fast & slow)

Timbre - bright / dark

Beat/Rhythm - the heartbeat of the music

__**Activities:**__ Place 4 chairs out. Walk and clap. Explain the rest. Chairs - 4 beats .... how would i clap this pattern? Practise - several times. Teacher plays a pattern, students place students in chairs. Demonstrate "notation".

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