Sound Matters
Year 7 Overview: TERM 1/3
Unit Description:
This unit provides a broad overview of what sound is.
Exploring the concept that sound is created by vibrations whether it be hit/shaken/blown/or scraped on any object.
It commences with experimenting with objects and instruments, examining how sound travels differently in various environments. The unit then develops into categorising and naming of instruments. Traditional Western and non-musical instruments are examined in this unit.
Sound Matters Course Overview-here
Lesson 1: What is sound? here
Lesson 2: Classifying Homemade Instruments here
Lesson 3: Stomp here
Lesson 4: Planning and Designing Homemade Instrument here
Lesson 5: Creating an aerophone here
Lesson 6: Instruments of the Orchestra here
Lesson 7: Homemade Instrument -Task 1 here
Lesson 8: Activities on Instrument Families here
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This context-based unit provides opportunities for an exploration of an integrated approach to the learning experiences of performing, composing and listening. The exploration of musical concepts is emphasised throughout the unit.