• identify half and whole step pattern in pentachord (whole-whole-half-whole).
• compare to other major pentachords.
B. Play several two-measure melodic patterns using notes of the Bb major pentachord. Have partners:
• imitate each pattern.
• play patterns for each other to imitate. Ensemble Mode Speakers Off
C. Chart 22 Speakers On Ask students to:
• place right hands on keys as shown on Chart 22 for G minor.
• identify notes used in G minor pentachord.
• identify Bb & Eb in key signature.
• identify half and whole step pattern in minor pentachord (whole-half-whole-whole).
• compare to other minor pentachords.
• compare to G Major pentachord.
D. Discuss terms “relative” major/minor and “parallel” major/minor.
E. Play several two-measure melodic patterns using notes of the G minor pentachord. Have partners:
• imitate each pattern.
• play patterns for each other to imitate. Speakers Off
Split Mode
Speakers On Lesson Completed
2. Sing, Read & Play – Feed the Birds: Parts 1 & 2 (Song 37)
A. Play Song Feed the Birds Encourage students to:
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• identify when tonality changes from Bb Major to G minor (relative minor), then back to Bb
major.
• idenity aspects of notation that determine Bb Major vs. G Minor (i.e. F#, chord symbols)
B. Normal Mode Play Student Part 1 Have students:
• identify note names and accidental (e natural).
• take turns practicing Part 1. Speakers Off
• play Part 1 with melody. Play Melody Speakers On
C. Split - Bass Continue with Part 2. Have students:
• .
• practiceas blocked chords. Speakers Off
• practice as written (broken chords).
• practice Part 2 with song. Play Song
• play Part 2 with song. Speakers On Play Song
D. Normal Mode Divide students between Parts 1 and 2 to perform with melody. Play Melody
Option: Have students play Parts 1 and 2 at same time.
Lesson Completed
3. Sing, Read & Play – Catch a Falling Star: Parts 1, 2 & 3 (Song 38)
A. Play Student Part 1 Catch a Falling Star. Sing melody. Have students:
• sing melody.
• identify melody as using notes in Bb major.
• discover accidentals.
• practice Part 1. Speakers Off
• play Part 1 with song. Speakers On Play Song
B. Play Student Part 2 Have students:
• identify similarities and differences between Parts 1 and 2.
• label Part 2, secion A as “canon”.
• label Part 2, section B as “parallel thirds”.
• practice Part 2. Speakers Off
• play Parts 1 & 2 with song. Speakers On Play Song
C. Repeat activity for Part 3. Play Student Part 3
D. Have students:
• perform as an ensemble. (Option: Add rhythm ostinati)
Lesson Completed
4. Listen & Identify – Bb Major and G Minor
A. Play Song Prelude #12 in Bb by Johann Sebastian Bach. Direct students to:
• play and hold “Bb”.throughout entire excerpt. Synth – Left Synth - Right
• discuss where Bb “fits” and does not “fit”.
Option: Have students play Bb only where they think it “fits”.
B. Play Song Fugue in G minor by Johann Sebastian Bach. Direct students to:
• play and hold “Bb”.throughout entire excerpt.
• play and hold “G”.throughout entire excerpt.
• discuss what was heard.
• discuss where G “fits” and does not “fit”.
Lesson Completed
S. Syntheses: Read, Notate & Play – Bb Major & G Minor (Worksheet 14)
A. Worksheet 14 Split - Treble Have students:
• play Worksheet 14, example 1.
• determine key signature (Bb major or G minor).
• transpose example 1 to G minor.
• play new example.
• continue transposing Examples 2 & 3. (For Example 3 - Split – Bass )
Note: Some transpositions indicate relative or parallel major/minor, and one indicates student’s
choice.
Split – Reset Synthesis Completed
R. Review
A. Note Monitor Ask students to:
• practice entering various notes in Bb Major or G minor.
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B. Create two melodies that are either relative or parallel major/minor. Have students:
• practice entering “black” = relative, “white” = parallel.
Review Completed
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