3.MUSIC.4.B
Create melodic phrases through improvisation or composition.
Grade 3 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2013
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melodic phrasesimprovisationcomposition
Skills
- create (melodic phrases through improvisation) #dok3
- create (melodic phrases through composition) #dok3
- differentiate (between improvisation and composition) #dok2
- explore (different ways to form a melodic phrase) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can describe what a melodic phrase is. #dok1
- I can identify examples of improvisation and composition in music. #dok1
- I can explain the difference between improvisation and composition when creating melodies. #dok2
- I can explore different ways to create melodic phrases. #dok2
- I can create my own melodic phrases through improvisation. #dok3
- I can create my own melodic phrases through composition. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Melodic phrases can be created in different ways, such as by improvising in the moment or by composing ahead of time.
- Exploring both improvisation and composition helps students develop creativity and understanding of musical expression.
Essential Questions
- What is a melodic phrase and what does it sound like?
- How are improvisation and composition alike and different?
- What strategies can we use to create our own melodies?
- How does improvising a melody feel different from composing one?
- Why is it important to be able to create music in more than one way?