How Music Notes Are Named

Summary

The objective is a basic understanding of how musical notes are named in standard music notation.

Materials

Internet Connection, Computing device, AV Projection equipment, printer. This link http://animoto.com/play/sXp61DJwAdRQywMrfVEBgQ

Background for Teachers

Basic Music Theory

Student Prior Knowledge

None

Intended Learning Outcomes

Music Literacy

Instructional Procedures

1. Present Animoto video. 2. Model assignment sample. 3. Pass out worksheet. 4. Check for understanding. 5. Repeat as needed.

Strategies for Diverse Learners

Additional technology such as Sibelius Notation Sofware to demonstrate and associate the relationship of pitch with lines and spaces.

Assessment Plan

This will be a written activity in which performance will be assessed on correct answers by percentage.

Bibliography

Keynote software from Apple, Pages software from Apple, Sibelius Notation Software from Avid, Beginning Band Primer by Mike Davies