New Trend in Music Book 1

Size: px

Start display at page:

Download "New Trend in Music Book 1"

Paulina Henry
5 years ago
Views:

1 New Trend in Music Book 1 (Teacher s Edition) Unit 1 You ve Got Rhythm Enhancement Worksheet (Set 2) Name: Date: Class: 1. Write the correct time signature for the following rhythmic phrases. (a) (b) (c) (d) 2. Insert bar lines in the appropriate places for the following rhythmic phrases. (a) (b) (c) (d)

2 3. Write one note with appropriate note value in each of the places marked *. (a) * * (b) * * * (c) * * (d) * * (Enhancement Point 1) When composing music, it is important to beware of the note value, as well as the strong and weak beats of the music. Beat patterns have to group by the correct note value. Beware of the strong and weak beats of the music when grouping the notes. Example: The first and third beat of are strong beats. We should not use minum on the second beat as it is the weak beat: We should use two tied crotchet instead:

3 4. Complete the following 4-bar rhythmic phrases by using the given time signatures and rhythm. (Free Answer) (a) (b) (c) (d) 5. Work in pairs to compose a four bars duet rhythmic phrase. (Free Answer)

4 New Trend in Music Book 1 (Teacher s Edition) Unit 2 Useful Scales Enhancement Worksheet (Set 2) Name: Date: Class: (Enhancement Point 1) Key Signature Other than C major, there are at least one sharp or flat for each key. One Two Three Four Five Six # G Major D Major A Major E Major B Major F# Major F Major B Major E Major A Major D Major G Major. 1. Fill in the correct number of sharp(s) or flat(s) according to the given key. (a) (b) A Major E Major (c) (d) E Major A Major

5 2. Write the sol-fa names of the following melodies according to the given key signature. D Major (a) s f m s, d m s f m r s, t, r r s, t, r f m r d G Minor (b) m r d l,d r m d t, l,se, l, t, l, se, l,d t, l, F Major (c) m s s m r d r f m r d l l s f s E Minor (d) l, m m m r d t, l, f f m d f, se, f, 3. Sing or play the following melodies on a recorder (or any other pitched instrument), then fill in the sale used in each melody. (a) G major scale (b) A major scale (c) E minor scale (d) Pentatonic scale

6 New Trend in Music Book 1 (Teacher s Edition) Unit 3 Melody is All Around Enhancement Worksheet (Set 2) Name: Class: Date: Melodies possess different characteristics in different musical periods. For instance, the music in Romantic period and 20 th century are mostly rich in melodies. Select two pieces of musical works (one from Romantic period and the other from 20 th century) and analyse their pitch changes (tonal organisation) and mood created. 1. Romantic Period Title of the work: Composer: Instrument(s) used: Pitch changes / tonal organisation: Mood Created: Score of the work: (Free Answer)

7 2. 20 th Century Title of the work: Composer: Instrument(s) used: Pitch changes / tonal organisation: Mood Created: Score of the work: (Free Answer)

8 New Trend in Music Book 1 (Teacher s Edition) Unit 4 How Much Do You Know About Tempo and Dynamics? Enhancement Worksheet (Set 2) Name: Class: Date: (Enhancement Point 1) More about tempo marks More about expression marks Largo: slow in speed Fortepiano (fp): loud, then suddenly soft Lentissiom: very slow (slower than Lento ) Marcato: with power Grave: solemnly slow Semi-staccato: detached note Rubato: free in speed Pizzicato: play by plucking the string 1. Match the following marks of tempos, dynamics and expression. (a) pp Powerfully (b) fp Loud, then suddenly soft (c) Vivace Free in speed (d) Marcato Very soft (e) Rubato Lively

9 (Enhancement Point 2) Characteristics of Beethoven s musical works Different characteristics can be found between Beethoven s early and late works. His early works were composed under the influence of Classical composers, thus, reflecting classical style. Whilst his later works reflect plenty of his own personal style which are quite different from his early works. 2. Listen to Beethoven s early work, Symphony No. 1, 1 st movement and his latter works, Symphony No. 5, 1 st movement, then describe their dynamics, tempo and mood. (a) Title of the work: Symphony No. 1, 1 st movement Composer: Beethoven Dynamics: Music starts softly, then becomes loud, and then repeats these dynamics again. Dynamics change gently, not much contracts. Tempo change: Light and lively with no obvious change in tempo. Mood: Lively and with a feeling of the nature. (b) Title of the work: Symphony No. 5, 1 st movement Composer: Beethoven Dynamics: Music starts loudly, then becomes soft. Gradually, the music becomes very lou again. Dynamics change abruptly and obviously. Tempo change: Some tempo changes found in the form of accelerando, especially in places of short notes. Mood: Exciting and filled with tensions.

10 New Trend in Music Book 1 (Teacher s Edition) Unit 5 Amazing Articulation Enhancement Worksheet (Set 2) Name: Class: Date: (Enhancement Point 1) More about articulation Staccato and slur are the two commonly used articulations. There are some other articulations which can be frequently found in music. Accent / marcato: note being stressed by putting extra force. or Mezzo-staccato: play the note in a detached way. Staccatissimo: even shorten than staccato Tenuto: play the note in full length with just tiny separation among notes. 1. Read the score carefully and answer the following questions. (a) Wagner: The Valkyrie, Act II (Excerpt) (i) There are 11 staccatissimo in the above excerpt. (ii) Musical phrase with staccatissimo is more ( powerful / gentle ).

11 (b) Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Three Dances (Excerpt) (i) There are 4 slur in the above excerpt. (ii) There are 11 staccato in the above excerpt. (iii) Musical phrase with staccato is more (gentle / lively ) 2. Listen to the following excerpts and draw the articulation marks in the appropriate place. (a) Grieg: Peer Gynt: In the Hall of the Mountain King (Excerpt) (b) Dvorak: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, 1 st movement (Excerpt )

New Trend in Music Book 1 (Teacher s Edition) Unit 6 Timbre of Instruments Makes Music Colourful Enhancement Worksheet (Set 2) Name: Class: Date: (Enhancement Point 1) Different

Indonesia: Indonesian percussion. Eg: Xylophone, gong (Gamela) 2. Africa: African drum (Djmebe) 3. Japane: Japanese Flute (Shakuhachi) Gamelan Shakuhachi Djmebe 1.

12 New Trend in Music Book 1 (Teacher s Edition) Unit 6 Timbre of Instruments Makes Music Colourful Enhancement Worksheet (Set 2) Name: Class: Date: (Enhancement Point 1) Different countries possess different custom, geographical environment and lifestyle. Therefore, their music and instruments are also different and sometimes unique. For example: 1. Indonesia: Indonesian percussion. Eg: Xylophone, gong (Gamela) 2. Africa: African drum (Djmebe) 3. Japane: Japanese Flute (Shakuhachi) Gamelan Shakuhachi Djmebe 1. Research an instrument for two different countries or regions, describe their characteristics and tone colour (timbre) (a) (i) Name of the country or region: (ii) Name of the instrument: (iii) Characteristics (outlook and tone colour:

13 Picture of the instrument: (b) (i) Name of the country or region: (ii) Name of the instrument: (iii) Characteristics (outlook and tone colour: Picture of the instrument:

14 New Trend in Music Book 1 (Teacher s Edition) Unit 7 Variety in Musical Phrases Enhancement Worksheet (Set 2) Name: Class: Date: (Enhancement Point) Variation Variation is one of the techniques in music composition. This type of composition has a very clear theme and follows with a various changes in the melody or tonality according to the main theme. Other ways of variation can be altering the accompaniment, texture or dynamics. Example of Variation: Mozart: 12 Variations: Ah, vous dirai-je, maman KV Analyse the following forms of variation by Mozart. Main Theme: This main theme has a single line accompaniment and a simple melody.

15 (a) Variation 1 Variation 1 has inserted (Repeated / Step) notes to the main theme. The beginning part of the accompaniment is (the same as / different to ) the main theme, while the rhythm of the later part is changed. (b) Variation 2 In variation 2, the melody has (much / not much) changes in the melody. While the accompaniment consists of (semiquaver / quaver / crotchet) notes in similar rhythmic patterns.

New Trend in Music Book 1 Unit 8 Musical Form Forms Music (Teacher s Edition) Enhancement Worksheet (Set 2) Name: Class: Date: (Enhancement Point 1) Binary and ternary form are the commonly use

16 New Trend in Music Book 1 Unit 8 Musical Form Forms Music (Teacher s Edition) Enhancement Worksheet (Set 2) Name: Class: Date: (Enhancement Point 1) Binary and ternary form are the commonly use musical forms. Other then that, sonata form had also used in some of the musical works during the Classical period. This musical form employed in the first movement of the symphony, quartet and also sonata. The structure of a sonata form is: 1. Exposition: 1 st and 2 nd theme appear 2. Development: develop the theme and idea in exposition section 3. Recapitulation: reappear the theme in exposition section in a different way. Read the following score Mozart: Eine Kleine Nacht Musik: 1 st movement which composed in sonata form. Answer the following questions. 1. Exposition: 1st theme (a) This section is written in G ( major / m inor) and the time signature is. (b) The dynami c is ( pp / f ). (c) The articulation ( trills / turns ) a re played in bar 6-8. (d) The articulation ( lower mordents / acciaccaturas ) are played in bar 9-10.

17 2. Exposition: 2 nd theme (a) The 2nd theme is written in D ( major / minor ). (b) The dynamic of this section is : ( p / f ) (c) The articulation used in the first bar is ( staccato / legato ). 3. Development: (a) This section is written in G ( major / minor). (b) The dynamic of this section is : ( p / f ) (c) The melodic contour is similar to the ( 1st / 2nd ) theme of Exposition section. 4. R ecapitulation: 1 st Theme (a) The above section is written in G ( major / minor) and is similar to the ( 1st / 2nd ) theme of Exposition. (b) The dynamic of this section is : ( p / f )

18 New Trend in Music Book 1 (Teacher s Edition) Unit 9 The Happy Lyricist Enhancement Worksheet (Set 2) Name: Class: Date: Nowadays, some composers rewrite the lyrics of the popular songs to criticize the current affairs. For example, the online composition group " 窮飛龍 is famous for uploading the composition which reflected the problem of poverty. They rewrote the lyrics from the popular song Proud of You to a song called 我的奀餐 to criticize the unacceptable mark-up of those chained fast-food restaurants. 我的奀餐 (excerpt) originated from Proud of You 扮大碼餐其實份量極細奀平或貴不醫肚少到死食水深無論食日本餐還是中餐或鋸扒從前我明明夠吃而現況如無開餐 ( Special thanks to 窮飛龍 for permission to use the lyrics for educational purpose ) Choose a popular song and rewrite the lyrics to criticize the current affairs or reflect a problem of the society. Name of the song: Originated from: Theme:

Music Strands of Progression Strand A: Elements of Music. Year One Year Two Year Three Elements of Music

Music Strands of Progression Strand A: Year One Year Two Year Three Through participation, become familiar with some basic elements of music rhythm, melody, harmony, form, timbre, etc.). Recognise a steady