At the end of this unit, you will be able to:
Read, interpret, and perform rhythms in simple and compound meters.
Read and interpret pitches on the staff in G-clefs, F-clefs, and C-clefs.
Sing and perform simple tonal melodies in a major key in treble and bass clef.
Dictate simple and major melodies onto staff paper.
How was this notation established and standardized? Why do we still use it today?
What is pitch and how do we organize it?
What is rhythm and how do we organize it?
Pitch
Rhythm
Staff
Grand Staff
Clef
Treble
Bass
Alto
Ledger line
Accidental
Sharp
Flat
Natural
Double Flat/Sharp
Enharmonic
Rest/Duration
Notes (Whole, Half, Quarter, Eighth, 16th, 32nd)
Subdivision
Meter (Simple, Compound, Asymmetrical)
Meter (Duple, Triple, Quadruple)
Interpret - explain the meaning of something (video, political cartoon, speech, etc.)
Compare - note the similarities between one or more objects, ideas, etc.
Contrast - note the differences between one or more objects, ideas, etc.
Identify - recognize, point out, locate
Analyze - break down complex topics and ideas into small parts in order to get a better understanding of it
Evaluate - to make a judgement on the importance, quality, or worth of an object, idea or piece of content