Opus 20
Sixteenth note and rest
Concept:
Student Outcomes:
SIXTEENTH NOTE & REST - Duration/Rhythm:
Rhythm values may be symbolized. Music may
combine long and short durations of sound and
silence.
Identify, play, read and notate sixteenth notes/rests.
Compose percussion duet using sixteenth notes/
rests.
Vocabulary/Keyboards:
Vocabulary/Keyboards:
Symbols:
- sixteenth note, sixteenth rest, interval, second, third, G
& C major pentachords
- sixteenth note, sixteenth rest, interval, second, third, G
& C major pentachords
sixteenth notes (4), sixteenth note (1),
sixteenth rest
Assessment (Quiz 20) - Students listen to examples from Quiz overhead and determine whether or
not rhythm patterns were played correctly.
Assessment (Quiz 20) - Students listen to examples from Quiz overhead and determine whether or
not rhythm patterns were played correctly.
Assessment (Quiz 20) - Students listen to examples from Quiz overhead and determine whether or
not rhythm patterns were played correctly.
Repertoire: Listen to the Mockingbird, Rondeau by Mouret, Ketjak
Repertoire: Listen to the Mockingbird, Rondeau by Mouret, Ketjak
Repertoire: Listen to the Mockingbird, Rondeau by Mouret, Ketjak
National Standards:
1. NS 2,3
2. NS 5
3. NS 1,2
4. NS 6
S. NS 4
R. NS 6
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Sequence of Activities:
1. Imitate & Play – Rhythm/melody patterns using sixteenth note/rest
A. Play Metronome Clap rhythm patterns using sixteenth, eighth and/or quarter notes. Have students:
• imitate each rhythm pattern.
• tap each rhythm pattern on a keyboard percussion instrument. Kbd Perc On
B. Kbd Perc Off Play melody patterns (C-D-E-F-G or G-A-B-C-D) using quarter/eighth/sixteenth
rhythms. Have partners:
• imitate each pattern.
• create patterns for each other to imitate. Ensemble Mode Speakers Off
Split Mode
Speakers On Lesson Completed
2. Read – Rhythm/melody patterns with 16th note/rest (Charts 11, 12 & 13)
A. Chart 11 Chart 13 Kbd Perc On Play Chart 11, Example 1 using keyboard percussion. Have
students:
• identify time signature and familiar rhythm symbols used in Example 1.
• identify new symbol (sixteenth note).
• describe sixteenth note (fast, short) and how many are heard on each beat of metronome (4).
• tap and chant rhythm syllables.
• play Example 1.
• compare sixteenth note to other note values (four sixteenth notes equal one quarter note, four
sixteenth notes equal two eighths). Note: Use Chart 13.
B. Play Chart 11, Example 2. Encourage students to:
• identify rest in Example 2.
• play Example 2 and chant rhythm syllables.
Continue in a similar way with Example 3 on Chart 11.
C. Have students:
• create new two-measure rhythm pattern for Example 4.
• practice new pattern. Speakers Off
• play pattern. Speakers On
D. Chart 12 Kbd Perc Off Play Example 1 from Chart 12. Have students:
• identify pentachord.
• chant rhythm syllables, then sing pitches.
• practice Example 1. Speakers Off
• play Example 1. Speakers On
Continue with Examples 2 & 3 on Chart 12. Encourage students to add left hand (intervals).
E. Using Example 4 of Chart 12, have students:
• suggest rhythms and pitches to create new melody.
• practice new melody. Speakers Off
• play new melody. Speakers On
Lesson Completed
3. Sing & Play - Listen to the Mockingbird: Parts 1 & 2 (Song 22)
A. Play Song Listen to the Mockingbird. Sing the melody. Ask students to:
• track melody.
• identify sixteenth note patterns.
B. Play Student Part 1 Listen to the Mockingbird. Ask students to:
• chant rhythm patterns of Part 1.
• identify pentachords (C major in first part of song, G major in second part of song).
• practice Part 1. Speakers Off
• play Part 1 with song. Speakers On Play Song
C. Ask students to:
• play parts 1 & 2 together with song. Play Song
Lesson Completed
4. Listen - Music may use sixteenth notes/rests
A. Play Song Rondeau by Mouret. Have students:
• tap steady sixteenth note pattern with excerpt.
• move to beat (quarter notes).
• compare the two rhythms and movements.
B. Play Song Ketjak (Gamelan Vocal Ensemble). Have students:
• discuss how patterns of sixteenth notes create a feeling of excitement or a constant movement.
• discuss instruments/sounds used.
Lesson Completed
S. Synthesis: Create & Write – Eight measure percussion duet with 16
th
notes (Worksheet 4)
A. Kbd Perc On Tap several one-measure rhythm patterns that include sixteenth notes. Have students:
• imitate each pattern.
• identify time signature of pattern.
• create new one-measure rhythm pattern using sixteenth notes.
• imitate patterns created by individual students.
B. Worksheet 4 Select a student pattern. Write it on blank overhead. Have students:
• read and chant syllables.
• play pattern.
• write pattern on student Worksheet 4, measure 1, Part 1.
C. Select another student pattern. Write it on blank overhead. Have students:
• read and chant syllables.
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