Week Marking Period 1 Week Marking Period 3 1 Intro.,, Theory 11 Intervals Major & Minor 2 Intro.,, Theory 12 Intervals Major, Minor, & Augmented 3 Music Theory meter, dots, mapping, etc. 13 Intervals Major, Minor, Augmented, Diminished 4 Articulation, Dynamics, and Accidentals 14 Triads Major & Minor 5 Articulation, Dynamics, and Accidentals 15 Triads - Major, Minor, Augmented, & Diminished Week Marking Period 2 Week Marking Period 4 6 7 8 9 10 Major Scales and Major Key Signatures (3 sharps and 3 flats) Major Scales and Major Key Signatures (all keys) Major Scales and Major Key Signatures, Chromatic Scales, Intervals, & the Circle of Fifths Chromatic Scales, Intervals, & the Circle of Fifths Chromatic Scales, Intervals, & the Circle of Fifths 16 Triads - Major, Minor, Augmented, & Diminished, and V7 Chords, Transposing 17 Triad Inversions 18 Triad Inversions & Figured Bass 19 Triad Inversions, Figured Bass, and Major Chord Progressions 20 Final Review
Unit 1: 2 Weeks Introduction to Learning,, and Music Theory How does studying a musical instrument challenge students to perform in other subject areas? Which key concepts of music learning are pivotal to be successful in playing piano and guitar? Can we identify the major parts on the instrument? What are the differences between acoustic and electric instruments? Anyone can learn about the arts and music Music is a form of communication It is essential to learn the different parts of the instrument There are unique and significant differences between acoustic and electric instruments VPA.1.4.12.B.1 VPA.1.4.12.B.2 8.1.12.A.3 8.1.12.B.2 8.1.12.D.1 8.2.12.E.4 Hold, play, and maintain the instrument properly Explore different sound effects and rhythmic sequences on the instrument Understand the basics of how sound is generated on the instruments. Be able to identify the note names on the treble and bass clefs Understand the grand staff, ledger lines and concept of high and low Identify Note and Rest values, measures, and Common-time Time Signature Observing the different parts of the instruments and how they work together to produce sound Comparing acoustic and electric instruments through exploring the actual instruments Discovering the capabilities of the instruments through exploring sound effects Identifying parts and functions of the piano keys, hammers, strings, pedals, sound board, etc. Demonstrate how to care for and play the instrument properly Identifying all of the parts and functions of the guitar strings, fret board, tuning pegs, bridge, pick, capo, etc. Identify notes on the Grand Staff Identify whole steps, half steps, and melodic intervals Learn different methods of tuning a guitar: Listen to the intervals and tune with a keyboard, use an electric tuner, or use the guitars own strings to ensure that your guitar is in tune Sight read music at an appropriate level
Creativity Perform a song at an appropriate level Students should show personal growth in their performances Learn how to change guitar strings Learn proper hand positions on the piano keyboard Use learned vocabulary to discuss principles and elements of music in a performance Homework/Worksheets Tests/Quizzes Student demonstration Critical Communication Collaboration Life & Career Skills Media Adding and subtracting fractions - Math Using movement to learn rhythm - Physical Education Integration Unit 2: 2 Weeks Music Theory How will studying this instrument increase your technical awareness of music? What are the basic components of music notation and how do we follow along? How does knowledge of music theory support the success of learning the instrument? Music is a language that is spoken and read Music is a communication tool comprised of several elements that work together Rhythmic and melodic notation facilitate the learning of music on an instrument Knowledge and manipulation of these elements create different styles of music Music can be taught, learned, and performed through a variety of methodologies
VPA.1.4.12.B.1 VPA.1.4.12.B.2 8.1.12.A.3 8.1.12.B.2 8.1.12.D.1 8.2.12.E.4 Understand concept of simple meter Identify difference between slurs and ties Understand the concept of the dot Identify and understand eight notes and eight rests Understand the mapping with repeats. (1 st and 2nd endings) Studying and reading notes on the Grand Staff through the use of visual aides Learning rhythmic notation through aural, visual, and kinesthetic activities Learning melodic notation and intervals through aural, visual, and kinesthetic activities Studying music symbols and terminology through the use of visual aides Identify notes on the Grand Staff Identify whole steps, half steps, and melodic intervals Identify and practice scales and chords Identify key signatures Recognize chord symbols and key changes Practice and demonstrate note and rest values Practice and demonstrate rhythmic sequences and patterns Identify time signatures Homework Tests/Quizzes Teacher and Student demonstration and observation Creativity Critical Communication Collaboration Life & Career Skills Media Adding and subtracting fractions - Math Using movement to learn rhythm - Physical Education
Integration Unit 3: 2 Weeks Articulation, Dynamics, and Accidentals How can good practice habits make me a better performer? How do I determine how much practice is needed until I will be considered fluent? How can I be sure I am building on what I am learning? How can a command of music vocabulary be useful in playing? Bad habits can negatively affect students ability to play and perform Good practicing habits enable students to perform more successfully Quality of practice is more essential than quantity of time practiced Understanding principles and elements of theory are necessary in playing VPA.1.4.12.B.1 VPA.1.4.12.B.2 8.1.12.A.3 8.1.12.B.2 8.1.12.D.1 8.2.12.E.4 Learn terminology for dynamics, tempo markings Identify articulation symbols. Extended mapping of music (D.C., D.S., Coda Fine) Understand whole steps and half steps which lead into Flats (b) and Sharps (#) Concept of enharmonic notes Increasing skill level through working individually and in groups Achieving fluency by focusing on the given task
Assessing how much practice time will be necessary through repetition Learning to read music from the music staff through written exercises Identify dynamic markings, music symbols, and music terminology Identify and practice scales and chords Identify key signatures Recognize chord symbols and key changes Homework Tests/Quizzes Teacher and Student demonstration and observation Peer critiques Creativity Critical Communication Collaboration Life & Career Skills Media Adding and subtracting fractions - Math Integration Unit 4: 1 Week Major Scales and Major Key Signatures What is the formula for forming major scales? What are the rules for identifying key signatures in the sharp-keys? What are the rules for identifying key signatures in the flat-keys? How do major scales relate to a song? Comprehend that key signatures facilitate music writing and reading. Understanding that this concept allows for musicians to play/sing a piece of music in a range that is suitable for that individual.
VPA.1.4.12.B.1 Understand formula for tetra-chords and major scales Identify major scales visually and aurally Form major scales from any key on the keyboard. VPA.1.4.12.B.2 8.1.12.A.3 8.1.12.B.2 8.1.12.D.1 8.2.12.E.4 Listening to recordings of artists playing piano and guitar Recognizing other instruments being played in a given selection Comparing acoustic and electric instruments through listening examples Listening to and describing the many characteristics among genres of music Discussing the changes in how music is currently produced, stored, and transmitted through current technology and listening media Identify and practice scales and chords Identify key signatures Recognize chord symbols and key changes Homework Tests/Quizzes Listening assignments and projects Written critiques Teacher observation Creativity Critical Communication Collaboration Life & Career Skills Media Integration
Unit 5: 2 Weeks Chromatic Scales, Intervals, & the Circle of Fifths What are the order of sharps? What are the order of flats? How does the Circle of Fifths help in understanding scales and key signatures? What are Intervals? (Generic) As major scales are continued, application of the Circle of Fifths facilitate the understanding of scales and key signatures and the relationships between keys. Understanding that an interval is the distance in pitch between two notes. Identify different intervals visually and aurally Intervals touched on - Perfect and Major Aural recognition of intervals Construct a chromatic scale VPA.1.4.12.B.1 VPA.1.4.12.B.2 8.1.12.A.3 8.1.12.B.2 8.1.12.D.1 8.2.12.E.4 Aural dictation Aural dictation through song Adding musical expression to songs before performance Practicing effectively and correctly in order to prepare for performance Demonstration Teacher assessment Peer critiques Creativity Critical Communication Collaboration Life & Career Skills Media
Integration Time Frame Unit 6: 2 Weeks Intervals - Perfect, Major, Minor, Augmented, & Diminished, and Solfege What is the difference between harmonic and melodic intervals? How are intervals labelled in specific ways? What is the process for transposing to a different key? Why is it necessary to transpose a song? What are the syllables given to notes for singers? Intervals are discussed further and how they are given a specific name Discuss what solfege is and what the syllables are Discover how using solfege will simplify the process of transposition VPA.1.4.12.B.1 VPA.1.4.12.B.2 8.1.12.A.3 8.1.12.B.2 8.1.12.D.1 8.2.12.E.4 Identify different intervals visually and aurally Intervals touched on - Perfect, Major, Minor, Augmented, & Diminished Aural recognition of intervals Discover solfege Transpose lines of music from one key to another Aural dictation Transposing by hand Assigning solfege syllables to a line of music Using solfege to quickly and accurately transpose Demonstration
Teacher assessment Peer critiques Creativity Critical Communication Collaboration Life & Career Skills Media Transposing music using intervals - Math Integration Unit 7: 2 Weeks Triads - Major, Minor, Augmented, & Diminished, and V7 Chords What makes up a triad? How do you know what quality a triad is? Why is a 7th chord different from a triad? Triads and their specific quality How to create triads from half steps How to create triads from the key signature How V7 chords relate to triads and how to construct them VPA.1.4.12.B.1 VPA.1.4.12.B.2 8.1.12.A.3 8.1.12.B.2 8.1.12.D.1 8.2.12.E.4 Learn how to assemble a triad by building from half steps Identify different triads visually and aurally Triads touched on - Major, Minor, Augmented, & Diminished
Discover how to build a triad from the key signature Add the 7th note to the chord to create a V7 chord Utilize the piano and guitar to play triads Writing triads by hand Practicing in different keys Demonstration Teacher assessment Peer critiques Creativity Critical Communication Collaboration Life & Career Skills Media Studying intervals - Math Integration Unit 8: 2 Weeks Triad Inversions, Figured Bass, and Major Chord Progressions What if a triad is not in root position? How many inversions can a triad be in? How do you know what quality an inverted triad is? How many inversions can a 7 th chord be in? What is the popular major chord progression? Inversions of triads and their specific quality How to invert triads How V7 chords relate to triads and how to invert them VPA.1.4.12.B.1
VPA.1.4.12.B.2 8.1.12.A.3 8.1.12.B.2 8.1.12.D.1 8.2.12.E.4 Learn how to identify triads that are inverted Be able to invert triads to 1st and 2nd inversions Triads touched on - Major, Minor, Augmented, & Diminished Be able to construct and invert a 7th chord (1st, 2nd, & 3rd inversions) Utilize inversions to create common chord progressions Utilize the piano and guitar to play triads with inversions Writing triads by hand Writing 7th chords by hand Practicing in different keys Demonstration Teacher assessment Peer critiques Creativity Critical Communication Collaboration Life & Career Skills Media Studying intervals - Math Integration