Lesson Plan | Traditional Methodology | Musical Expression

Objectives

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this lesson plan stage is to present the main objectives to the students that will be addressed during the lesson. This helps to guide the focus of activities and ensures they understand what is expected of them by the end of the period. It is important for students to know that they will be able to identify and appreciate various forms of musical expression, recognizing different types of music, which enriches their cultural and artistic knowledge.

Main Objectives

1. Identify different forms of musical expression, such as classical, popular, and folk music.

2. Appreciate musical diversity, recognizing typical characteristics and instruments of each style.

3. Develop the ability to describe and differentiate types of music based on clear examples.

Introduction

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

 Purpose: The purpose of this stage is to capture students' attention and introduce the lesson theme in an engaging and interesting way. By presenting the context and a curiosity, the objective is to spark students' curiosity and interest so that they feel motivated to learn more about the various forms of musical expression. This will help create a foundation for the upcoming activities and explanations, ensuring that students are engaged and attentive.

Context

 Context: Start the lesson by introducing the theme Musical Expression. Explain to the students that music is present in all moments of our lives, whether at parties, leisure moments, celebrations, or even in movies and series. Music has an enormous variety of styles and forms, each with its unique characteristics. It is important for students to understand that music is an art form that expresses feelings, stories, and cultures of different peoples around the world.

Curiosities

 Curiosity: Did you know that music can influence our mood and even our health? For example, calmer and more relaxing songs can help reduce stress, while more lively and rhythmic songs can energize us. Furthermore, in various Brazilian indigenous cultures, music is used in rituals to celebrate nature and its cycles, showing the importance of musical expression in different cultural contexts.

Development

Duration: 50 - 60 minutes

 Purpose: The purpose of this stage is to deepen students' knowledge about the various forms of musical expression, providing them with a clear and detailed understanding of the different types of music, instruments, and musical elements. Through detailed explanations, auditory and visual examples, and guided question resolution, students will be able to identify and appreciate musical diversity, developing recognition and description skills of musical characteristics.

Covered Topics

1.  Types of Music: Explain to students the different types of music, such as classical, popular, and folk music. Provide examples of each, playing excerpts from songs and describing their main characteristics. For example, classical music is generally more complex and uses instruments like violin and piano, while popular music is more accessible and includes genres like pop, rock, and hip-hop. Folk music is traditional and represents the culture of a people, like Brazilian children's songs. 2.  Musical Instruments: Present the typical instruments of each type of music. In classical music, mention violin, piano, flute, and cello. In popular music, highlight guitar, drums, bass, and keyboard. In folk music, mention instruments like accordion, zabumba, and pandeiro. Show images and, if possible, short videos of each instrument being played. 3.  Elements of Music: Explain the basic elements of music: melody, harmony, and rhythm. Melody is the sequence of notes that stand out in the music, harmony is the set of notes played simultaneously to accompany the melody, and rhythm is the pattern of duration of notes and pauses in music. Use simple examples to illustrate each element.

Classroom Questions

1. 1. What are the three types of music we learned today? Name one example of each type. 2. 2. What instruments are typical of classical music and popular music? Choose two instruments from each type. 3. 3. Explain what melody, harmony, and rhythm are. Give one example of each element in music.

Questions Discussion

Duration: (20 - 25 minutes)

 Purpose: The purpose of this stage is to consolidate the knowledge acquired by students during the lesson, encouraging reflection and discussion about the topics covered. By discussing the answers to the questions and engaging students with additional questions, the teacher ensures that students have understood the content well and are able to apply what they learned in various contexts, in addition to stimulating critical thinking and personal expression.

Discussion

•  Discussion of the Questions:

• 1. What are the three types of music we learned today? Name one example of each type.
• • Classical Music: Example: 'Fifth Symphony' by Beethoven. Classical music is known for its complexity and use of instruments like violin, piano, flute, and cello. Classical compositions often have multiple layers of melody and harmony, providing a rich and detailed auditory experience.
• • Popular Music: Example: 'Thriller' by Michael Jackson. Popular music is more accessible and includes genres like pop, rock, and hip-hop. It uses instruments like guitar, drums, bass, and keyboard, and often has lyrics that talk about everyday themes.
• • Folk Music: Example: 'Asa Branca' by Luiz Gonzaga. Folk music is traditional and represents the culture of a people. It uses typical instruments like accordion, zabumba, and pandeiro, and is often passed down orally from generation to generation.
• 2. What instruments are typical of classical music and popular music? Choose two instruments from each type.
• • Classical Music: Violin and Piano. The violin is a string instrument that produces soft and melodious sounds. The piano is a keyboard instrument that can produce a wide range of sounds, from soft notes to powerful chords.
• • Popular Music: Guitar and Drums. The guitar is a string instrument that is fundamental in many genres of popular music, such as rock and pop. The drums are a percussion set that provides the rhythm and rhythmic foundation for the music.
• 3. Explain what melody, harmony, and rhythm are. Give one example of each element in music.
• • Melody: The sequence of notes that stand out in music. Example: The main melody of the song 'Happy Birthday to You'.
• • Harmony: The set of notes played simultaneously to accompany the melody. Example: The chords played on the piano during a song.
• • Rhythm: The pattern of duration of notes and pauses in music. Example: The fast-paced and pulsating rhythm of a samba song.

Student Engagement

1. ️ Student Engagement: 2. 1. What type of music did you like the most? Why? 3. 2. Do you know another song that could be an example of folk music? Which one? 4. 3. How do you think music can influence our mood? 5. 4. Have you participated in any event where music was important? How was it? 6. 5. What musical instrument would you like to learn to play? Why?

Conclusion

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

The purpose of this stage is to recap and consolidate the knowledge acquired during the lesson, reinforcing the main points addressed and highlighting the importance of the theme for students' daily lives. This ensures that students leave the lesson with a clear and complete understanding of the content.

Summary

• Students learned about different types of music, including classical, popular, and folk music.
• Typical instruments of each type of music were presented, such as violin and piano in classical music, guitar and drums in popular music, and accordion and pandeiro in folk music.
• The basic elements of music were explained: melody, harmony, and rhythm, with clear examples for each.
• Discussions and questions helped to consolidate knowledge, allowing students to recognize and appreciate musical diversity.

The lesson connected theory with practice by using auditory and visual examples to illustrate the different types of music and their instruments. Students were able to listen to excerpts of music and visualize the instruments being played, which facilitated the understanding of the theoretical concepts presented.

The topic presented is important for students' daily lives because music is present in many aspects of their lives, from leisure moments to cultural celebrations. Understanding musical diversity enriches students' cultural knowledge and helps them appreciate art in a deeper and more critical way.