Lesson 3: Short Melodic Phrases
Duration of Days: 180
Lesson Objective
Students will compose and perform short melodic phrases that demonstrate phrasing, structure, and expressive elements.
What makes a melody sound complete?
How can I shape a musical phrase?
How do dynamics and articulation affect a melody?
Phrase, motif, contour, stepwise motion, leap, cadence, expression
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Students create longer, more structured melodic phrases with clear beginnings and endings. Emphasis is placed on musical expression, phrasing, and intentional note choices.
Provide scale or note-set limitations for support
Offer phrase starters or models
Encourage advanced students to add dynamics and articulations
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Performance of composed melody
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Use of phrasing and expressive elements
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Teacher feedback and student self-assessment