Lesson 3: Melody and Dynamics
Duration of Days: 180
Lesson Objective
Students will recognize melodic direction and changes in dynamics.
What is melody?
How do loud and soft sounds affect music?
Melody, pitch, dynamics, loud, soft
MU:Pr4.2.6c
Identify how cultural and historical context inform performances.
MU:Re9.1.6a
Apply teacher-provided criteria to evaluate musical works or performances.
Students explore melodies and dynamic changes through singing, listening, and simple instrument activities.
Students may confuse pitch with volume.
Students may think melody and rhythm are the same.
Use visual pitch examples.
Allow students to demonstrate understanding through movement or singing.
Students identify melodic direction or dynamic changes in a short musical example.