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Opus 19
Harmonic Interval: Fifth
Concept:
Student Outcomes:
HARMONIC INTERVAL/5
th
- Harmony: Two or more
pitches may be combined to create harmony. A melody
may be accompanied by single pitches, intervals or chords.
Recognize & play harmonic interval of 5
th
.
Compose accompaniments using intervals
of 2nds, 3rds, or 5ths.
Vocabulary/Keyboard:
Vocabulary/Keyboard:
Symbols:
- harmonic interval, second, third, fifth; ostinato,
ledger line, G major pentachord
- harmonic interval, second, third, fifth; ostinato,
ledger line, G major pentachord
bass clef with low G-D
Assessment (Quiz 19) – Students will enter intervals of 5ths, then listen to variety of accompaniments
to determine if they use 5ths or 2nds/3rds.
Assessment (Quiz 19) – Students will enter intervals of 5ths, then listen to variety of accompaniments
to determine if they use 5ths or 2nds/3rds.
Assessment (Quiz 19) – Students will enter intervals of 5ths, then listen to variety of accompaniments
to determine if they use 5ths or 2nds/3rds.
Repertoire: Frère Jacques, The Castle of the Wicked Witch from the Wizard of Oz
Repertoire: Frère Jacques, The Castle of the Wicked Witch from the Wizard of Oz
Repertoire: Frère Jacques, The Castle of the Wicked Witch from the Wizard of Oz
National Standards:
1. NS 2
2. NS 3
3. NS 4,5
4. NS 1,2
5. NS 6
S. NS 4
R. NS 6
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Sequence of Activities:
1. Play - Frère Jacques: Part 3 (Song 20)
A. Split - Bass To review and prepare students for playing the interval used in Part 3 of Frère Jacques,
ask them to:
• play G with index finger of left hand.
• play the second, third and fifth above G with right hand.
B. Split - Reset Ensemble Mode Speakers Off Challenge partners to:
• play G with index fingers of left hands.
• work together in playing different intervals.
C. Ask partners to:
• identify note names, interval, and type of accompaniment used in Part 3.
• play Part 3 with class. Play Song
Split Mode Lesson Completed
2. Create - Ostinati using intervals (Songs 20 & 21)
A. Play Melody Play a new ostinato for Frère Jacques 4/4 (Song 20). Have students:
• identify type of accompaniment and intervals used.
• place hands on G major pentachord and imitate the ostinato pattern using left hand.
• play ostinato with melody.
B. Ensemble Mode Speakers Off Allow time for partners to:
• work together to create another ostinato using seconds, thirds, fifths, or any combination.
• play their new ostinato with melody. Play Melody
• volunteer to play ostinati with melody.
C. Play Melody Option: Repeat activity with Frère Jacques in 3/4 (Song 21).
Speakers On Lesson Completed
3. Write - Harmonic intervals (Worksheet 11)
A. Worksheet 11 Using Worksheet 11, have students:
• write lowest G in bass clef of Worksheet 11, measure 1.
• write note a second above G in same measure.
• identify note name of second above G.
• write G, then the third above in measure 2.
• repeat for other intervals. (Note: Use different starting pitches including C.)
• play examples.
Lesson Completed
4. Play & Sing – Listen to the Mockingbird: Part 2 (Song 22)
A. Play Melody Listen to the Mockingbird. Encourage students to:
• sing melody with song.
B. Split - Bass Play Student Part 2 Have students:
• identify time signature.
• identify intervals.
• play Part 2 with fingers 1 and 5 (fifths) or fingers 1 and 2 (seconds).
• discuss note names, repeated patterns and rhythm values of Part 2.
C. Play Metronome Have partners:
• play Part 2 with metronome.
• play Part 2 with song. Play Song
Split - Reset Lesson Completed
5. Listen & Analyze - Two pitches may be combined to make harmony
A. Have class:
• discuss how fifths sound different from 2nds and 3rds.
B. Play Song The Castle Of The Wicked Witch from "The Wizard Of Oz." Have students:
• play along (G-D) with the singing of the castle guards.
Low Side -Timpani High Side - Timpani Split - Bass
Speakers On Split - Reset Lesson Completed
S. Synthesis: Compose accompaniment using intervals (2
nds,
3
rds
, and
5
ths
) (Worksheet 11)
A. Worksheet 11 Using melodic compositions from previous Opus (Worksheet 11), have students:
• write accompaniment on bass staff (using intervals – 2
nds
, 3
rds
, 5
ths
, single notes, familiar note
values & rests).
B. Normal Mode Taking turns, have students:
• practice composition.
• play composition for partner.
• record composition. (Option. Add rhythm accompaniment)
• volunteer to play for class.
Split Mode Synthesis Completed
R. Review
A. Note Monitor Ask students to:
• play G and note that is a fifth higher.
• play F and note that is a fifth higher.
Start on different pitches such as A and E.
B. Create ostinato patterns using seconds/thirds or fifths. Have students:
• identify intervals used.
• practice entering “black” = fifths, “white” = seconds and/or thirds.
Review Completed
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