Lesson 3: Melody and Dynamics
Duration of Days: 180
Lesson Objective
Students will recognize melodic direction and dynamic contrast in music.
What makes a melody interesting?
How do dynamics affect musical expression?
Melody, pitch, dynamics, loud, soft
MU:Pr4.2.7a
Explain how understanding the structure and context of musical works informs the performance.
MU:Re9.1.7a
Apply established criteria to evaluate musical works and performances.
Students explore melody and dynamic contrast through singing, listening, and simple instrument activities.
Students may confuse pitch with volume.
Provide visual pitch examples.
Allow students to demonstrate understanding through singing or movement.
Students identify melodic direction and dynamic changes in a musical example.