Republic of the Philippines

PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON
Municipality of Don Carlos
DON CARLOS POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE
Purok 2, Poblacion Norte, Don Carlos, Bukidnon

DATE
A DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN MUSIC
I. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the students shall be able to;
a. Identify the basic elements of music Melody, Harmony,
Rhythm, Form, Tempo, Dynamics and timbre.
b. Appreciate the diversity of music styles and genres through the
exploration of various musical panel and;
c. Perform simple rhythmic patterns using body percussion
(clapping, stomping).

II. SUBJECT MATTER

Topic: The Elements of Music
References: juliajooya.com, hellomusictheory.com
Materials:
 Manila paper
 Marker
 Audio equipment (speaker, laptop)
 Handouts with definitions and examples of music elements
Strategy: Collaborative Learning
Values Integration: Self-Expression, Respect Collaboration and
Teamwork and Appreciation for Diversity

III. TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCEDURES

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY STUDENT’S ACTIVITY
A. Preliminary Activities

Prayer
May we all stand for our prayer “All students stand for the prayer
Kindly please lead the prayer
Geraldero.
“Let’s put ourselves in the Holy
presence of God. Let us pray.
"Dear Lord God
We come before you today with
grateful hearts, seeking your
guidance and blessings for all
students. We ask for your divine
 wisdom to enlighten our minds and
Greeting inspire them to pursue knowledge
with enthusiasm.
Good morning class!
“Good morning teacher”

Before you take your seats, kindly

arrange and pick up some pieces of
papers.
You may take your seat.
Checking of Attendance “Thank you teacher”
Let me check the attendance first.
Make sure that you are in your proper
seats so that you will not be marked
absent.
Very Good! Everybody is present.

B. Review
Class what was our lesson yesterday,
anyone?
About the time signature, or meter, is
a written indicator that shows the
number of beats per measure and the
type of note that carries the beat in a
Very Good! piece of music teacher.

C. Motivation
The teacher play a short, engaging
music clip and ask students to listen
for specific elements. Pose a
question: Students listen attentively and share
their thoughts on what they hear.

"What makes this music special?" Its helps us to relax our minds.

D. Lesson Proper (20 minutes)

Direct instruction (10
minutes)
Introduce the seven elements of
music: melody, harmony, rhythm, Students take notes and ask
dynamics, tempo, form and timbre. questions for clarification.
Use visual aids and examples.
Guided Practice (10 minutes)
Divide students into small, diverse
groups and assign each group a Groups identify the elements of music
different piece of music. Provide in their assigned piece and prepare a
accessible resources. short presentation.
Good job everyone! Let’s proceed to
our Discussion.

E. Discussion
Music Fundamentals: Exploring the
Elements of Sound
Music is a powerful language that
speaks to our emotions and souls. To
understand and appreciate its beauty,
it's essential to grasp the fundamental
elements that make up a musical
piece. Here's a breakdown of key
musical concepts:
Melody
Melody refers to the sequence of
musical notes that creates a
recognizable tune. It's like the "story"
of a song, unfolding note by note.
Think of it like: A catchy phrase or a
memorable line in a poem.

Examples: The opening melody of

"Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" or the
main theme of "Happy Birthday" are
instantly recognizable melodies.

Dynamics
Dynamics refers to the volume or
loudness of music, ranging from soft
to loud. It adds expression and
emotional depth to a composition.
Think of it like: The difference
between whispering and shouting.
Dynamics: is volume within the song
Anything with a ""p" in music means
soft p is soft (piano) pp is very soft
(pianissimo)
anything with an """ means loud
(forte) ff means very loud (fortissimo)
m= medium (mezzo) NEVER used by
itself: mp= medium soft (mezzo
piano) mf= med. loud (mezzo forte)
pp<ff crescendo (pronounced
creshindoe) gradually getting louder
ff>pp decrescendo (or diminuendo)
gradually getting softer.
Examples: A soft piano passage can
create a sense of intimacy, while a
loud orchestral crescendo can convey
excitement or power.

Harmony
Harmony involves the simultaneous
sounding of multiple notes, creating
chords and progressions. It adds
richness and complexity to music,
providing a foundation for melodies.
Think of it like: Building a structure
with different shapes and sizes, each
contributing to the overall design.
Harmony is 2 or more notes played at
the same time.
It normally takes at least 2 people to
sing harmony or 2 instruments to play
harmony. Exceptions are piano,
guitar, banjo, harp, (or any stringed
instrument).

Examples: A simple I-IV-V chord

progression (often used in pop music)
provides a sense of stability, while
more complex harmonies can create
tension and resolution.

Tempo
Tempo refers to the speed of the
music, often measured in beats per
minute (BPM). It sets the overall pace
and feel of a piece.
Think of it like: The speed of a
heartbeat or the rhythm of a dance.
Tempo: is the speed of a song.
Largo: is slow speed Andante: is
walking Allegro: is fast.

Examples: A fast tempo can create a

sense of energy and excitement,
while a slow tempo can evoke
feelings of calmness or
contemplation.

Form
Form refers to the overall structure of
a musical piece. It outlines how
different sections of the music are
organized and repeated.
Think of it like: The blueprint of a
building, defining the layout of rooms
and spaces. Form: is how the music
is setup
For example:
• Twinkle, Twinkle little star
• How I wonder what you are.....(A)
• Up above the world so high
• Like a diamond in the sky........(B)
Twinkle, Twinkle little star
• How I wonder what you..............A)
BUT it is not about the same words
(as in poetry) its about the tune. (Sing
it and see!)

Examples: A common form in pop

music is the verse-chorus structure,
where verses introduce the main idea
and choruses provide the climax.

Rhythm
Rhythm is the pattern of sounds and
silences in music. It creates a sense
of movement and pulse, making
music "danceable."
Think of it like: The beat of a drum or
the rhythm of a speech pattern.
Rhythm---length of notes and rests in
music.
Quarter note=1 beat
D Half note= 2 beats Whole= 4 beats
8th notes = 1 beat) (4 16th notes= 1
beat) Quarter rest=1 beat Half Rest=
2 beats 8th rest= 12 rest
, Dotted half=3 beats |'1/8 note = %/
beat (2 3 1/16 note= %
Whole Rest= (do nothing for the
whole measure or 4.

Examples: A simple rhythm might be

a steady beat, while a complex
rhythm could involve syncopation and
polyrhythms.

Timbre
Timbre refers to the unique sound
quality of an instrument or voice. It
allows us to distinguish between
different instruments or singers, even
when playing the same note.
Think of it like: The difference in
sound between a trumpet and a flute.
In music this relates to the instrument
families.
For example: Brass---has a buzz
mouthpiece to produce sound
(trumpet, trombone, horn, tuba)
Woodwind--needs a wooden reed to
produce sound (clarinet, saxophone,
oboe, bassoon) Percussion-- sound is
made by striking it to sound (drum,
piano, cymbals, triangle) Strings- -
sound is produced by plucking. 5-
strumming to- vibrate string (violin,
viola, celio, bass)
• Voice Categories: Soprano- high
female Alto--- low female Tenor---high
male.
• Bass---low male.

Examples: A violin has a bright and

piercing timbre, while a cello has a
rich and warm timbre.

F. Generalization

The teacher would ask the students

“What are the elements of Music.
“ Melody, Dynamic, Harmony, Tempo,
Good job class! Form, Rhythm and Timbre teacher”.
IV. Evaluation
Matching Type: Match column A with column B. Write the letter of your choice
in your answer sheet
. A 5.This is the overall structure of
musical composition
1. It is the horizontal succession of
notes written or performed in a B
recognizable shape.
A. Dynamics
2. Elements of music that refers to
B. Melody
loudness and softness of sound.
C. Pitch
3.The quality of musical sound or
voice is called D. Timbre
4. It is the highness or lowness of E. Form
tone.

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V. Assignment
In a ¼ sheet of paper define Folk song and give 3 example of folksong.

Teacher’s Name
Leshane B. Galgo