Lesson Overview
This lesson builds upon students' music composition skills by having them follow steps they have previously used, and then go one step further by adding lyrics. The objective is to have students compose a four-measure song with lyrics over a I, IV V7, I chord progression, then perform it on their primary instrument while others sing. The Music Writing Rules and Performance Checklist included can also be used for a more introductory composition exercise without lyrics.
Essential Question
What steps does one need to add to the composition process when adding lyrics?
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Music notation software (Not required, but gives students a way to check their manuscript against a standard.) (There are many free music notation downloads available.)
Staff paper
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- GM.CR Creating - I can use the elements of music to communicate new musical ideas and works.
- Ecology: Interactions of Living Systems and the Environment
- 7.EC.5 The student will demonstrate an understanding of how organisms interact with and respond to the biotic and abiotic components of their environments.
- Grade 4: Demonstrate effective keyboarding skills.
- W.MCC Meaning, Context, and Craft
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Lesson Partners: ABC (Arts in Basic Curriculum)