Dynamics-Basics
About the Lesson: Dynamics are the
glue that holds music together. They help show the emotions a meaning of the
piece. It is very important that students know and truly understand the Dynamic
symbols.
End Point: What are dynamics and how
do they function?
Evidence of Learning: The students
will know and understand the purpose and function of different dynamics and
will be able to demonstrate this knowledge by applying it to their current
concert literature.
Opening: I start all of my classes
by greeting my students at the door. Once the class begins we sing Warm Ups
followed by a sight reading activity. This process helps them gain and retain
focus for the day.
Buy-In: I always stress the value
and importance of the emotional value of music.
I have also found this amazing Rap
about Dynamics that students LOVE.
Prior Knowledge: As with all lessons I like to feel out what the kids might already know. My lessons tend to overlap with the same things that are going on in Band so I always have a few kids that are a little ahead and can help out the others.
New Content: I show the students the
different symbols and explain how they function in music by comparing the
symbol meaning to speech. For example Piano which means Soft in music I would
equate to a whisper in speech.
Processing Activities: I have the
students speak the phrase "Hello how are you?" at varying dynamic
levels. I also teach different movements to represent different levels.
Mastery: The students will apply
this knowledge to our concert pieces.
Encoding: As with most things
repetition is our best friend in choir.
Closure: I close each day by
discussing the days lesson and asking if they have any other questions. Since
this is a one day lesson I also give a preview of what is to come the next day.
As always I end the class by letting them put their folders
up by section and leave the class by row.
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