Lesson 3: Short Melodic Phrases
Duration of Days: 180
Lesson Objective
Students will create short melodic phrases using open and first-finger notes.
How can I combine notes to create a melody?
How can I make my melody interesting to listen to?
Melody
Pitch
Step / skip
Phrase
Creating: Compose short melodic ideas
Performing: Play simple melodic phrases accurately
Students apply rhythm and pitch skills to create expressive melodic phrases.
Limit note choices for beginners
Advanced students: add simple ornamentation or dynamic variation
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Teacher observation
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Peer sharing of compositions