The KING S Medium Term Plan - MUSIC Y8 LC3 Programme Module Salsa Building on prior learning Using the understanding of rhythm, sense of line, composition, performance, melody and harmony, learners will be introduced to latin rhythms, melody and bass line. Overarching Challenge question What is salsa music?
Lines of Enquiry Week 1: What are the Son Latin rhythms, the 3:2 and 2:3 clave? Week 2: What makes a good accompaniment to salsa? Week 3: How do we play the melody and chords in the correct rhythm? Week 4: How can I use listening skills to help me perform better? Week 5: What is it about music that makes us feel like dancing? Week 6: ensemble performance assessment Progress Objectives Learners will develop their understanding of Latino Salsa music and be able to compose and perform their own version of Tequilla. Learners must demonstrate knowledge of treble clef notation, rhythms and time signatures. The purpose of this module is to introduce learners to syncopated music and to develop their layering in performance skills. Learning strategies Performance: Composing: Appraising: Learners will be able to perform their own compositions on the keyboard. Learners will compose their own rhythmic compositions. More able students will be able to deviate and develop their work. Learners will take part in a weekly appraising task at the start of each lesson and improve their skills through verbal and written communication forms.
Summative Success Criteria TASK TASK: TO PLAY A PART OF TEQUILA THAT IS SUITABLE TO YOUR SKILL LEVEL. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PLAY YOUR PART AND PLAY IT WITH THE REST OF THE CLASS AS AN ENSEMBLE. TARGET I have tried to play a piece of music and can manage to play the notes in the right order. I sometimes struggle with playing it quickly with the ensemble. SATISFACTORY I have played a piece of music and can play the correct notes. My rhythms are right most of the time with just one or two small mistakes. I can play most of it as part of the ensemble. STRENGTH I have played a piece of music and can play the rhythm and melody correctly. I can play my part accurately and confidently in the ensemble performance. Knowledge and Skills Musical elements Durations Rests Time signatures Notation Improving musical vocabulary Reasoning and opinion Appraising Performance instrumental skills Composition
Week 1 Lesson 1: Hypothesis: The Son clave rhythms are integral to the Salsa sound. Line of enquiry What is Salsa? Progress objectives: To perform the 3:2 clave rhythm To perform the 2:3 clave rhythm Learning activities: DO NOW 1: What is Salsa music Appraising: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pegmxmmwsvm Son Cubano Improvisations Learning main percussion rhythms Performing using instruments Student success criteria I can play at least 2 of these rhythms correctly and in time. I can maintain my rhythm when performing with other people.
I can respond to cues given by the teacher or other students. Week 2 Lesson 2: Hypothesis: It would not matter if Salsa stopped being composed/became music of the past. Line of enquiry What is needed to make Salsa? Progress objectives: To affirm syncopated rhythms To play syncopated chords Learning activities: Appraising: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns9yysqlxyi Marc Anthony - Valio La Pena (Salsa Version) To play syncopated chords To play an ostinato with the chords Student success criteria I understand how to add accompaniment to Salsa I can perform syncopated rhythms I have started to learn a part of Tequila
Week 3 Hypothesis: Melody is more important than rhythm Lines of enquiry: How do we play the melody and chords in the correct rhythm? Progress objectives: To affirm syncopated rhythms To play syncopated chords Learning activities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peaab8zp0ke Salsa Band Recording Session - "Hot and Heavy" Tequila chords Tequila melody To begin to combine the melody, accompaniment and son clave rhythms Student success criteria I can play the melody for Tequila I can play the chords for Tequila
Hypothesis: If you can hear it, you can play it. Week 4 Line of enquiry: How can I use listening skills to help me perform better? Progress objectives: To affirm syncopated rhythms To play syncopated chords To develop instrumental techniques Learning activities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh0clmlgcpo tequila - Perez Prado - San Francisco Big Band Tequila chords Tequila melody To begin to combine the melody, accompaniment and son clave rhythms Student success criteria I can play the melody for Tequila I can play the chords for Tequila I can play the salsa rhythms
Week 5 hypothesis: Salsa sounds like a party Week 5 Lines of enquiry: What is it about music that makes us feel like dancing? Progress objectives: To develop an understanding of ensemble performance Learning activities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dh8sttucqny Salsa : The Rhythm of Passion ( Best of Salsa Music ) Ensuring performance of section A and B are correct Ensemble performance Student success criteria: I can play with another person playing at least 1 other part I can play section B of Tequila
Assessment Task Week 6 TASK: TO PLAY A PART OF TEQUILA THAT IS SUITABLE TO YOUR SKILL LEVEL. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PLAY YOUR PART AND PLAY IT WITH THE REST OF THE CLASS AS AN ENSEMBLE. Performing 1. I performed with one hand only. 2. I have performed with a partner. 3. I struggled to play with the whole class 4. I tried my best but made lots of mistakes. 5. I tried my best and made a couple of small mistakes. 6. I tried my best and was perfect. 7. I played more than one part at a time. It could have improved by: Performing in time Concentrating on my part Knowing when to end Knowing how to play our part Knowing when to start Appointing a conductor Listening to each other Counting
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