MUSIC THEORY

AIM -WHAT IS TEMPO ?

Objective To recognize and feel a steady beat in terms of different temos (speed)
Students will be able to create original compositions using a variety of tempos and meters

Procedures
1. Have students listen to different styles of music using different tempos.
2. Discuss what tempo (speed of the beat) means and how it enhances the way a selection can be interpreted.
3. Have students clap to the music using various tempos.
4. Have students compose simple rhythmic lines and play them using different tempos
5. Students will be introduced to terms describing different types of tempos for example (adagio,vivace,andante,presto etc.)

Teaching Resources
MUSICACE™ LESSON 1-BEAT AND TEMPO
DOODLE PAD
NOTATION STATION LESSON I

Assessment
1. Review student progress.
2. Students can perform their original works to the class( solo or groups)
3. Record terms in journals or music books.
4. Bring in different examples of tempos using familiar songs

Standards
1. Creating Performing and Participating in the Arts
2. Knowing and using Arts Materials and Resources
3. Evaluating Music and Music Performance
3a. Students evaluate the quality and effectiveness of their own performance and compositions.