MS1.MUSIC.2.C
Create rhythmic phrases using known rhythms and melodic phrases using known pitches at an appropriate level of difficulty within an established system of notation.
Middle School Level 1 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2013
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rhythmic phrasesknown rhythmsmelodic phrasesknown pitchesappropriate level of difficultyestablished system of notation
Skills
- create (rhythmic phrases using known rhythms) #dok3
- create (melodic phrases using known pitches) #dok3
- apply (an appropriate level of difficulty in created phrases) #dok2
- notate (rhythmic and melodic phrases in an established system) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can use known rhythms to create short rhythmic patterns. #dok2
- I can use known pitches to create simple melodic phrases. #dok2
- I can create rhythmic phrases within an appropriate level of difficulty. #dok3
- I can create melodic phrases using an established system of notation. #dok3
- I can notate my musical ideas using standard notation techniques. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Musical creation involves applying knowledge of rhythm and pitch within the framework of established notation systems.
- Composing music at an appropriate level of difficulty challenges students to synthesize and apply what they know about rhythm, melody, and notation.
Essential Questions
- How can you use known rhythms and pitches to create your own musical phrases?
- What strategies help you decide the level of difficulty for rhythmic and melodic patterns you compose?
- Why is it important to use an established system of notation when creating music?
- How do rhythm and pitch work together to communicate musical ideas?
- What makes a rhythmic or melodic phrase interesting or effective?