Teaching Music (Deis)
Teaching Music (Deis)
2.
Exploring
the
Elements:
Pitch:
Introduce
the
concept of
pitch as
the
highness
or lowness
of a
sound.
Use visual
aids like a
ladder or a
staircase
to
demonstra
te
ascending
and
descendin
g pitches.
Rhythm:
Connect
melody to
rhythm.
Explain
that the
melody
moves in
time, with
some
notes
lasting
longer
than
others.
Use
clapping
or tapping
to
demonstra
te
different
note
values.
Phrasing:
Discuss
how
melodies
are often
divided
into
phrases,
like
sentences
in
language.
Explain
that
phrases
can be
repeated,
contrasted
, or
developed
.
3. Creative
Activities:
Melody
Creation:
Encourage
students
to create
their own
melodies
using
simple
instrument
s like
recorders,
xylophone
s, or hand
percussion
.
Improvisat
ion: Have
students
improvise
melodies
base