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Reading music

Focus

Within this unit you will developing their skills at reading notation and perform simple melodic lines.  You will recognise pitch and become aware of the elements of music through listening material and performance. 

You learn to

Learn note names - rhyme and where they go on the stave

Read notation and know note values

Know where notes are on the keyboard

Develop performance skills

Compose your own simple melodies in response to given stimuli

Respond to and evaluate different music

You will learn about

Music notation

Note Values

Elements of music

Different ensembles

Your work will show

Understanding of music notation and an ability to read music

Good performance skills and an ability to fit parts with others

Good listening skills and understanding of the elements of music

The ability to work well on your own and with others

Your finished work will include

A written record of listening tasks

Well researched and written homework in your own words

A recorded performance and self assessment

A completed theory booklet

Last updated 08 September 2000 .

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