A presentation created and taught at the Smart Arts Institute July 2010. Finding creative ways to integrate music into science, math, social studies and language arts.
Quickly mention the three elements that make up a basic musical composition. Then press play on the sound icon and let them hear the piece of music. See if they can identify and discuss the elements heard in the sample piece. NOTE SELF—BE SURE TO HAVE FILE ON THE HARD DRIVE!!! Save presentation as a package
Definition of melody: sing examples, explain that melody can do three things and how this can help provide structure for composing melodies Examples of creating melodies on three levels: basic, intermediate, advanced
Definition of Harmony, talk about which instruments can play harmonies and which cannot. Ensembles, mood, consonance and dissonance Lessons on feelings in music, styles of music based on social setting or time era, ensemble discussion Have examples on a beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels
Definition of Rhythm, clap examples and play game—Question and Answer Use with poetry, patterns, styles characteristic of region and time era Examples that are beginner, intermediate, and advanced
Talk about John Cage and his piece 4’33’’ --participate in an activity demonstrating each listed and ways they are applicable across the board. Heart Beat with singing Have itunes playlist ready for musical styles
And this is why I am here .! How to take these elements and apply them to subjects and create deeper meaning and understanding of the world we live in.
Another way to look at it
Interactive website— Pictures of sound waves—with various overtone structures that create timbre Algorithms for sound synthesis
Classic example is Peter and the Wolf—for instrumentation and melodies depicting characters
Read and understand downloaded pdf file.. Be able to condense and speak clearly about content---include slide with this info.