Music 6 Quarter 2 Module 2: Simple Melodies

Music Quarter 2 – Module 2: Simple Melodies

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Music – Grade 6 Alternative Delivery Mode Quarter 2– Module 2: Simple Melodies First Edition, 2020

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What I Need to Know

This module presents varied activities like performing, creating, reading, responding and writing musical symbols. The aim of these activities is to inspire the learners to understand the concepts of melody in engaging fun and meaningful ways. These activities will also help the learners in developing their appreciation of music as a way of expressing themselves while developing their creativity. There are also group activities that will enhance their social skills and sense of responsibility.

Learning Competencies:

• creates simple melodies MU6ME-IIa-4

The module has two lessons with the title:

• Lesson 1 – Simple Melodies • Lesson 2 – Creating Simple Melodies

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. create simple melodies.

What I Know

Directions: Read and understand each item carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Notes move in different directions. What refers to the movement of notes?
   a. melodic direction
   b. rhythmic patterns
   c. scale
   d. melody

   
   

2. It is the process of creating a musical piece by considering the elements of music and making use of the different musical symbols.
   a. harmony
   b. melodic patterns
   c. musical composition
   d. musical performance

   
   

3. What is the melodic direction of the notes on the staff?

   
   

   [illustration: staff in treble clef with five notes moving down]

   
   

   a. descending step tones
   b. ascending step tones
   c. ascending skip tones
   d. descending skip tones

   
   

4. Which of the following melodic patterns shows repeated tones?

   
   

   a. [illustration: staff with three notes, the first a note and the next two on the same line]
   b. [illustration: staff with three repeated notes on the same line]
   c. [illustration: staff with three notes moving down by step]
   d. [illustration: staff with three notes moving up]

   
   

5. Which of the following melodic direction shows an ascending movement of the notes?

   
   

   a. [illustration: staff with four repeated notes]
   b. [illustration: staff with four notes moving down]
   c. [illustration: staff with four notes rising and falling]
   d. [illustration: staff with four notes moving up]

   
   

6. Analyze the melodic pattern in Key of G Major below. Which measure shows upward-downward pattern?

   
   

   [illustration: staff in Key of G Major, 3/4 time, with four measures labeled A, B, C, and D]

   
   

7. It is important to consider the pronunciation and syllabication of the word or words in creating simple lyrics for a melody. Which melodic phrase is suited for this lyrics: Si Nanay Ko?

   
   

   a. [illustration: staff with four notes]
   b. [illustration: staff with eighth notes and a half note]
   c. [illustration: staff with four sixteenth notes and a rest]
   d. [illustration: staff with a quarter note, half note, and eighth notes]

   
   

8. What are the two most important elements you need to consider in creating a simple melody?
   a. harmony and texture
   b. tempo and dynamics
   c. timbre and form
   d. rhythm and melody

   
   

9. Study the rhythmic and melodic pattern of the notes on the staff. Which group of words is suited for this melodic phrase?

   
   

   [illustration: staff in 3/4 time with a flat key signature and eighth-note and quarter-note pattern]

   
   

   a. my friends and I
   b. happy boys and girls
   c. beautiful lady
   d. sunrise and sunset

   
   

10. Study the melodic pattern below. Which measures move in skips?

    
    

[illustration: staff in 3/4 time with five measures labeled 1 to 5]

a. 1 and 2 b. 2 and 4 c. 4 and 5 d. 3 and 4

Lesson 1 Simple Melodies

A beautiful melody always captures our heart and attention. It is a powerful love spell to both young and old. Composers create songs that gives joy, ease, relaxation, and pleasure.

In this module, you will learn to create simple melodies. In creating simple melodies, you need to familiarize with the melodic directions. This will help you create simple melodies easily.

The direction of the melody varies. Sometimes it moves upward, downward or in horizontal directions. It is determined by listening to the tones or by studying the notations.

What’s In

Activity 1

Directions: Illustrate the scale in the Key of F Major in ascending direction.

[illustration: blank five-line staff with treble clef and one flat key signature, for drawing the scale]

Notes to the Teacher

This module is designed for independent or self-paced study. It allows the learners to learn by considering their convenience for time and or location according to his or her individual needs and ability. Learners can study at his/her preferred time and environment without undue interruption of work. Please make sure learners who use this material can get frequent feedback and are given the opportunity to reflect on information and on their learning experiences.

What’s New

A. Melodic Direction

Melodic direction is the movement of tones.

The movements of tones may go up and down the staff in steps and by skips. There are also notes which remain on the same line or space.

If the notes move upward, the direction of the melody is ascending, if the notes go downward it is called descending. Notes in steady or stationary pattern is called repeated tones that moves in horizontal direction.

These melodic directions will help you create simple melodies.

Study the illustrations below.

A. Different melodic directions

[illustration: staff, four notes ascending by steps]

1. ascending step tones

[illustration: staff, four notes descending by steps] 2. descending step tones

[illustration: staff, three notes ascending by skips] 3. ascending skip tones

[illustration: staff, three notes descending by skips] 4. descending skip tones

[illustration: staff, three repeated notes] 5. repeated tones

[illustration: staff, three notes moving upward then downward] 6. upward-downward

[illustration: staff, three notes moving downward then upward] 7. downward-upward

B. Creating Simple Melodies

You will need the following elements in creating a simple melody:

• Staff – is the fundamental latticework of music notation, upon which symbols are placed. It has 5 lines and 4 spaces.

  
  

• Kinds of notes and rests- these include whole note/rest, half note/rest, quarter note/rest, eighth note/rest, sixteenth note/rest and dotted notes/rests.

  
  

• Time Signature define the meter of the music. Simple time signatures include 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4. [transcriber’s note: the time signatures are printed as stacked numerals]

  
  

• Key signature and scale- C Major scale has no sharp/flat. G Major scale has 1 sharp on the fifth line. F Major scale has 1 flat on the third line.

  
  

• Home tone- is a term commonly used for the first or key tone of any scale. (C Major-do, G Major-so, F Major-fa)

  
  

• Lyrics- it is important to consider the pronunciation and syllabication of the word/s in creating lyrics for your simple melody.

  
  

What is It

What elements are needed in creating simple melodies?

What are the different melodic directions?

What so-fa syllables compose the first/second/third patterns?

What so-syllables compose the sixth and seventh pattern?

Which of the above melodic directions move in steps?

Which of the above melodic directions move in skips?

Which of the above melodic direction shows ascending direction? Which melodic direction shows descending direction?

How will you know if the notes move in steps or skips?

What’s More

Musical composition is the process of making or forming a piece of music by considering the elements of music. It is a process that will take time. It starts with your background knowledge; everything you have learned since grade one until this very moment.

Every musical piece has two vital elements: rhythm and melody. Recall what you have learned in the past lessons on rhythm: the different kinds of notes and rests and their values, time signature, and rhythmic patterns. The lessons you have learned in melody: pitch names, so-fa syllables, and the placement of notes on the staff, C Major, F Major and G Major keys. These learnings will help you create your simple melodies.

If the notes move upward, the direction of the melody is ascending, if the notes go downward it is called descending. Notes that are steady/stationary or notes that remain on the same line or space of the staff is called repeated tones which moves in horizontal direction.

Activity 1

Directions: Create melodic directions being asked in each measure in the 3/4 time signature. Use three quarter notes ( ♩ ) only.

[illustration: blank staff in 3/4 time with seven measures]

ascending step tones | ascending skip tones | descending step tones | descending skip tones | downward-upward | upward-downward | repeated tones

Activity 2

Directions: Choose the name of the fruit in the box that is appropriate for the melodic pattern in each measure. The first one is done for you.

Apple, Chico, Watermelon, Papaya, Grape

[illustration: melody in 3/4 time with the first measure answered; lyrics below read “Ba – na – na”]

Activity 3

Directions: Place the melodies appropriately on the staff in the Key of F Major. The F Major scale is provided for you as your guide. The first measure is done for you.

Compose simple lyrics for your melody. Write one word/syllable below each note. Take note that in creating simple lyrics for your melody; it is important to consider the pronunciation and syllabication of the word or words.

F MAJOR SCALE

[illustration: F Major scale on the staff] fa so la ti♭ do re mi fa

[illustration: melody in F Major, 3/4 time, first measure filled in] mi mi mi re mi fa so la ti♭ do

[illustration: blank staff in F Major, 3/4 time, three empty measures]

What I Have Learned

• Melodic direction is the movement of tones.
• The movements of tones may go up and down the staff in steps and by skips.
• If the notes move upward, the direction of the melody is ascending, if the notes go downward it is called descending. Notes in steady or stationary pattern is called repeated tones that move in horizontal direction.
• Musical composition is the process of making or forming a piece of music by considering the elements of music.
• The elements in creating a simple melody are staff, notes and rests, time signature, key signature, scale, home tone and lyrics.
• It is important to consider the pronunciation and syllabication of the word/s in creating simple lyrics for a melody.

What I Can Do

Directions: Create simple melody for the lyrics below. Notes and rests are provided above the piece. Write them down on the staff where you want them to be placed.

Manghugas sang Kamot

[illustration: two-line staff with rhythm notes and rests above the lyrics]

Mang – hu – gas sang a – ton m – ga ka – mot pa – ra ma – li – ka – wan ang mik- rob – yo.

Mang – hu – gas sang bein-te se – gun – do a – gud sa ma-sa-kit ki-ta ma – pa – la – yo.

Assessment

Directions: Read and understand each item carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Which of the following shows ascending direction?

A. [illustration: staff with four notes] B. [illustration: staff with four notes] C. [illustration: staff with four notes] D. [illustration: staff with four notes]

2. Analyze the melodic pattern in Key of G Major below. Which measure shows upward-downward movement?

[illustration: melody in G Major, 3/4 time, measures labeled A, B, C, D]

3. It is important to consider the pronunciation and syllabication of the word or words in creating simple lyrics for a melody. Which melodic phrase is suited for these lyrics: Si Nanay Ko?

A. [illustration: melodic phrase] B. [illustration: melodic phrase] C. [illustration: melodic phrase] D. [illustration: melodic phrase]

4. What are the two most important elements you need to consider in creating a simple melody?

A. harmony and texture B. tempo and dynamics C. timbre and form D. rhythm and melody

5. Notes move in different directions. What refers to the movement of notes?

A. melodic direction B. rhythmic patterns C. scale D. melody

6. Study the rhythmic and melodic pattern of the notes on the staff. Which group of words is suited for this melodic phrase?

[illustration: melodic phrase in F Major, 3/4 time]

A. my friends and I B. happy boys and girls C. beautiful lady D. sunrise and sunset

7. Study the melodic pattern below. Which measures move in skips?

[illustration: melodic pattern in 3/4 time, measures numbered 1 to 5]

A. 1 and 2 B. 3 and 4 C. 2 and 4 D. 4 and 5

8. It is the process of creating a musical piece by combining the parts or elements of music.

A. harmony B. melodic patterns C. musical performance D. musical composition

9. What is the melodic direction of the notes on the staff?

[illustration: staff with five notes descending]

A. descending step tones B. ascending step tones C. ascending skip tones D. descending skip tones

10. Which of the following melodic direction shows repeated tones?

A. [illustration: staff with three notes] B. [illustration: staff with three repeated notes] C. [illustration: staff with three notes] D. [illustration: staff with three notes]

Additional Activities

Directions: Place the melodies appropriately on the staff in the key of G Major. The first few notes are done for you. The G Major scale is provided for you as your guide.

G MAJOR SCALE

[illustration: G Major scale on the staff] so la ti do re mi fa# so

[illustration: melody in G Major, 3/4 time, first few notes filled in] mi mi do la la do mi so fa# mi re do

[illustration: blank staff in G Major, 3/4 time, four empty measures]

Answer Key

What’s In

[illustration: staff with a short melody]

What I Know

1. A
2. C
3. D
4. B
5. D
6. B
7. A
8. D
9. B
10. B

What I Can Do

[illustration: staff with melody and lyrics]

What’s More

[illustration: Activity 1 answer staff]

[illustration: Activity 2 answer staff with fruit names]

[illustration: Activity 3 answer staff with lyrics]

Additional Activities

[illustration: answer staff in G Major]

Assessment

1. D
2. B
3. A
4. D
5. A
6. B
7. C
8. D
9. D
10. B

What I Know

Directions: Read and understand each item carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Which of the following statements does NOT describe the characteristics of a good melody? A good melody _____.

A. tells stories B. is easily forgotten C. oftentimes uses stepwise motion D. gives listeners a wanting to remember and think about

2. In composing a melody, choosing the right key is very important. Which of the following ideas does NOT tell about this concept?

A. use different keys in one song B. choose basic major keys C, G and F C. choose a minor key when you want a melody to sound sad D. choose a major key when you want a melody to sound happy

3. Rhythm plays a vital role in composing simple melodies. Which of the following is being referred to?

A. use only one kind of note for a song B. use eighth notes and sixteenth notes C. use different kinds of notes in one song D. keep the rhythm simple using half notes and quarter notes

4. The song below is in the Key of G Major. What have you noticed on the first and the last note of the song?

Are You Sleeping?

[illustration: staff notation in G major, 2 lines of melody, first note circled]

Are you sleep – ing, are you sleep – ing Bro – ther John, Bro – ther John,

Morn – ing bells are ring – ing, Morn-ingbells are ring – ing, Ding, ding, dong, ding, ding, dong

A. the song starts and ends with a different pitch B. the melody starts and ends with the same pitch C. the song starts and ends with different kind of notes D. the melody starts and ends with the same kind of note

For questions 5-7: refer to the illustrations below.

A. [illustration: staff, 4/4 time, four quarter notes, final bar line]

B. [illustration: staff, 4/4 time, four quarter notes, final bar line]

C. [illustration: staff, 4/4 time, three quarter notes and a quarter rest, final bar line]

D. [illustration: staff, 4/4 time, half notes and a whole note across measures]

5. In this measure, there are 4 quarter notes with pitch names G and A and are arranged in any order. Which of the above illustrations shows this?

   
   

6. In these two measures, the pitch name A is repeated in the same space on the staff. Which of the above illustrations shows this?

   
   

7. In this measure, there are 4 quarter notes with pitch names A, C and E arranged in any order. Which of the above illustrations shows this?

   
   

8. The writing down of music so it can be read and interpreted by musicians is called?

   
   

A. scale B. notation C. range D. home tone

9. Which of the following statements does NOT describe the steps in creating simple melody?

A. Choose a key to use. B. Apply only one melodic direction. C. Decide the number measures the melody should have. D. Keep the rhythm simple by using half notes and quarter notes.

10. In composing simple melodies, you set the mood of the piece, reflect the scale and key of your choice, start and end your melody on the first note. What is the other name of the underlined words?

A. pitch name B. so-fa syllable C. measure D. home tone

Lesson 2 Creating Simple Melodies

Think of your favorite song. What part of the song you remember the most? Is it the lyrics, rhythm, or melody? The melody of a song is what you keep hearing repeatedly. When you sing the Happy Birthday Song to your brother or friend, you are singing the melody.

Melodies are the most memorable and important part of a song. It can be produced through human voice or musical instruments.

What’s In

In the previous lesson, you have learned about melodic directions. Melody can move upward, downward, in steps, in skips or repeated.

Directions: Analyze the following melodies below in Key of C Major. Tell whether the notes in each number move downward step, downward skip, upward step, upward skip or repeated. Write your answer in your notebook.

[illustration: three staff melodies in Key of C Major, to be analyzed]

Notes to the Teacher

This module is designed for independent or self-paced study. It allows the learners to learn by considering their convenience for time and or location according to his or her individual needs and ability. Learners can study at his/her preferred time and environment without undue interruption of work. Please make sure learners who use this material can get frequent feedback and are given the opportunity to reflect on information and on their learning experiences.

What’s New

Composing Simple Melody

In the previous lesson, you have learned how to create simple melodic directions and the elements in composing simple melody.

Think about melodies like a scene in a movie, a stage play, a dance party, etc. A good melody will capture and hold your listeners attention. Songwriters or composers use a melody to tell a story and give the audience something to remember and think about. They make music by combining notes in a scale. A scale is a succession of tones arranged in the order of their pitch. This may either be played in ascending, descending and horizontal directions.

To be able to write and read music on the staff, one must recognize the different musical symbols and terms. The method of writing down music so it can be performed vocally or instrumentally is called notation. This helps a person interpret a musical piece.

This lesson will give you additional tips and exercises on how to make a self-composed melody step by step.

Steps in composing a simple melody:

1. Key

Decide on a key of your melody. Begin in the major keys C, F and G. Major keys sound happy. However, if you want a sad melody choose a minor key. In this lesson, we will use the major keys: C, F and G.

2. Rhythm

Keep the rhythm simple by using mostly quarter notes and half notes.

3. Melody

Use scale of the Major keys.

• Key of C
• Key of G
• Key of F

Start and end your note using the home tone of the key. A home tone is where the scale of a given key begins.

To make your melodies easy to sing use melodic directions of mostly steps or repeated and less of skips, and it must be in a comfortable range to sing or play.

4. Measure

Notes and rests are grouped into measures using a bar line depending on the time signature. Decide how many measures you would like your melody to have. In this lesson, you are going to start with four measures. It will give a nice balance and easy to work with as you start learning to create a simple melody.

What is It

1. What are the steps in creating a simple melody?

   
   

2. What keys are you going to use for your composition if you want to make it sound happy/sad?

   
   

3. What is a notation?

   
   

4. What is a home tone?

   
   

5. What is a measure?

   
   

6. What is a scale?

   
   

7. What scales are you going to use as guide in creating your simple melody?

   
   

What’s More

Let’s try composing melodies in Key of C, G and F Major.

Activity 1

Direction: Answer the question below and follow the steps to create self-composed melody.

What are three (3) things that you are thankful for?

1 _____ 2 _____ 3 _____

1. Fill out the missing words below the staff.

   
   

2. Create a simple melody to the words. One note for each syllable.

   
   

3. Take note that in a 4/4 time signature there are four beats in a measure and a quarter note receives one beat.

   
   

4. Use the first five notes (do, re, mi, fa, so) in the key of C. You can use it in any order.

   
   

5. Use half notes and quarter notes only.

   
   

6. Use steps and repeated melodic direction.

   
   

7. The first and last note of the melody is lower do.

   
   

8. Check the rubrics to evaluate your performance.

   
   

I Am Thankful

[illustration: musical staff, 4/4 time, four empty measures]

I am thankful for the/my _____ , for the/my _____ , and for the/my _____

Check (✓) the appropriate column for your answer.

Skills	Excellent 3	Proficient 2	Satisfactory 1
1. Can create a simple melody to the words.
2. Can use half notes and quarter notes in creating self-composed melody in C Major.
3. Can use different melodic directions in self-composed melody.
4. Can create a simple melody using the first five notes in C Major scale.

Total Score = 12

Activity 2

Directions: Compose a four-measure melody in key of G Major by following the steps below.

1. Make a simple melody to the words.
2. Use the first five notes (so, la, ti, do, re) in the key of G Major.
3. Use half notes and quarter notes only. One note for each syllable.
4. You can draw the notes on the staff in any order, but you must begin and end in G (second line).
5. Use steps and repeated melodic directions only.
6. Use the rubrics to evaluate your performance.

Tomorrow

[illustration: musical staff, one sharp in key signature, 4/4 time, four measures]

To-mo-rrow is a new day and things will be all right.

Check (✓) the appropriate column for your answer.

Skills	Excellent 3	Proficient 2	Satisfactory 1
1. Can create a simple melody to the words.
2. Can use half notes and quarter notes in creating self-composed melody in G Major.
3. Can use different melodic directions in self-composed melody.
4. Can create a simple melody using the first five notes in G Major scale.

Total Score = 12

Activity 3

Direction: Write a new melody to a familiar song “Twinkle Little Star” in Key of F Major.

1. Make a simple melody to the words.
2. Use the first six notes (fa, so, la, ti♭, do, re) in the key of F major in any order.
3. Use half notes and quarter notes only. One note for each syllable.
4. Use steps and skips melodic pattern/direction.
5. The first and last note of the melody is F (first space).
6. Sing your self-composed melody in key of F Major.
7. Use the rubrics to evaluate your performance.

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

[illustration: musical staff, one flat in key signature, 4/4 time, four measures]

Twin-kle twin-kle lit-tle star How I won-der what you are.

Check (✓) the appropriate column for your answer.

Skills	Excellent 3	Proficient 2	Satisfactory 1
1. Can create a simple melody to the words.
2. Can use half notes and quarter notes in creating self-composed melody in F Major.
3. Can use different melodic directions in self-composed melody.
4. Can create a simple melody using the first five notes in F Major scale.

Total Score = 12

What I Have Learned

• A good melody must be in a comfortable range to sing or play.
• It has repeated parts both in melody and rhythm.
• The steps in composing a simple melody are the following:

a. Choose a Key to use. Use the Key of C, G and F. b. Use half notes and quarter notes to keep the rhythm simple. c. Apply different melodic directions. d. Use scale of the major keys as guide. e. Decide the number of measures the melody should have.

What I Can Do

Directions: Compose a simple melody in Key of C using pitch names G(so), A (la), (do) in four measures. Use 4 quarter notes for each measure. You may arrange them in any order. Add lyrics to your melody about friends or family.

[illustration: blank four-measure staff in 4/4 time with treble clef and final double bar line, for writing the melody]

Rubrics for performance: Check (✔) the appropriate column for your answer.

Skills	Excellent 3	Proficient 2	Satisfactory 1
1. Can create a simple melody in 4 measures.
2. Can use 4 quarter notes in creating self composed melody.
3. Can compose a simple melody using so, la, ti, and do.
4. Can add lyrics to simple melody.

Total Score = 12

Assessment

Directions: Read and understand each item carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. In composing a melody, choosing the right key is very important. Which of the following idea does NOT tell about this concept?

   
   

   a. Use different keys in one song.
   b. Choose basic major keys C, G and F.
   c. Choose a minor key when you want a melody to sound sad.
   d. Choose a major key when you want a melody to sound happy.

   
   

2. The song below is in the Key of G Major. What have you noticed on the first and the last note of the song?

   
   

[illustration: musical score in the Key of G Major, two staff lines, with the song “Are You Sleeping” (Frère Jacques), with lyrics printed below the notes]

Are you sleep – ing, are you sleep – ing Bro – ther John, Bro – ther John,

Morn – ing bells are ring – ing, Morn-ingbells are ring – ing, Ding, ding, dong, ding, ding, dong

a. The song starts and ends with a different pitch. b. The melody starts and ends with the same pitch. c. The song starts and ends with different kind of notes. d. The melody starts and ends with the same kind of note.

3. The writing down of music so it can be read and interpreted by musicians is called?

   
   

   a. scale
   b. notation
   c. home tone
   d. range

   
   

4. Rhythm plays a vital role in composing simple melodies. Which of the following is being referred to?

   
   

   a. Use only one kind of note for a song.
   b. Use eighth notes and sixteenth notes.
   c. Use different kinds of notes in one song.
   d. Keep the rhythm simple using half notes and quarter notes.

   
   

5. In composing simple melodies, you set the mood of the piece, reflect the scale and key of your choice, start and end your melody on the first note. What is the other name of the underlined words?

   
   

   a. pitch name
   b. so-fa syllable
   c. home tone
   d. measure

   
   

6. Which of the following statements does NOT describe the characteristics of a good melody? A good melody __________.

   
   

   a. tells stories
   b. is easily forgotten
   c. oftentimes uses stepwise motion
   d. gives listeners a wanting to remember and think about

   
   

7. Which of the following statements does NOT describe the steps in creating simple melody?

   
   

   a. Choose a key to use.
   b. Apply only one melodic direction.
   c. Decide the number measures the melody should have.
   d. Keep the rhythm simple by using half notes and quarter notes.

   
   

For questions 8-10: refer to the illustrations below.

A. [illustration: staff in 4/4 time with four quarter notes] B. [illustration: staff in 4/4 time with four quarter notes] C. [illustration: staff in 4/4 time with three notes and a quarter rest] D. [illustration: staff in 4/4 time with two half notes and a whole note]

8. In this measure, there are 4 quarter notes with pitch names G and A and are arranged in any order. Which of the above illustrations shows this?

   
   

9. In these two measures, the pitch name A is repeated in the same space on the staff. Which of the above illustrations shows this?

   
   

10. In this measure, there are 4 quarter notes with pitch names C E and A arranged in any order. Which of the above illustrations shows this?

    
    

Additional Activities

Directions: Create a simple melody to the poem below. Use the notes found above the staff. Draw the notes on the staff in the Key of C Major using pitch names C E G (do, mi so). Your melody must move in steps and repeated tones only (no skips). Your melody must end in C (do).

[illustration: four-measure staff in 4/4 time with quarter and half notes above the staff for the poem]

Rain falls down to the ground. Pit-ter, pat- ter all a-round.

Answer Key

transcriber’s note: the answer key on this page is printed upside down, with the two boxes rotated 180 degrees; the text below is read in its upright orientation.

What I Know

1. B
2. A
3. D
4. B
5. B
6. D
7. A
8. B
9. B
10. D

What’s In

1. upward step
2. repeated
3. downward skip

What’s More

[illustration: melody on a staff with lyrics “Twinkle, twinkle, little star”]

Twinkle Little Star

Twin – kle, twin – kle, lit – tle star, How I won – der what you are

[illustration: melody on a staff with lyrics “Tomorrow”]

Tomorrow

To – mor – row, is a new day, and all things will be bright

[illustration: melody on a staff with lyrics “Thankful”]

Thankful!

I am thank – ful for the rain, for the sun, and for the food

Assessment

1. A
2. B
3. B
4. D
5. C
6. B
7. B
8. B
9. D
10. A

Additional Activities

Rain

[illustration: melody on a staff in 4/4 time with the poem’s lyrics below]

Rain falls down to the ground. Pit-ter, pat- ter all a-round.

References

1. The 21st Century (MAPEH in Action 6, pp. 22-39)
2. Our World of MAPEH 6 pp.30-39
3. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Compose-Your-Own-BAG-Composition 1774696
4. https://www.onlinepianocoach.com/how-to-write-a-melody.html

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