Opus 12
Eighth Note and Rest
EIGHTH NOTE & REST - Duration/Rhythm: Rhythm
values may be symbolized. Music may combine
long and short durations of sound and silence.
Identify, play, read and notate eighth notes/rests.
Compose rhythmic ostinati using eighth notes/
rests.
- eighth note, eighth rest, tie, C major pentachord
- eighth note, eighth rest, tie, C major pentachord
eighth notes (2), eighth note (1), eighth rest
Assessment (Quiz 12) - Students listen to examples from Quiz overhead and determine whether or
not patterns were played correctly.
Assessment (Quiz 12) - Students listen to examples from Quiz overhead and determine whether or
not patterns were played correctly.
Assessment (Quiz 12) - Students listen to examples from Quiz overhead and determine whether or
not patterns were played correctly.
Repertoire: Polly Wolly Doodle, Ballet of the Chicks
Repertoire: Polly Wolly Doodle, Ballet of the Chicks
Repertoire: Polly Wolly Doodle, Ballet of the Chicks
National Standards:
1. NS 2,6
2. NS 5
3. NS 1,2,5
4. NS 6
S. NS 4,5
R. NS 5,6
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Sequence of Activities:
1. Imitate & Play - Rhythm patterns (Chart 7)
A. Play Metronome Clap rhythm patterns using eighth and/or quarter notes. Have students:
• imitate each rhythm pattern.
• tap each rhythm pattern on a keyboard percussion instrument. Kbd Perc On
B. Chart 7 Kbd Perc Off Encourage partners to:
• place right hand, finger 1, on (middle) C.
• imitate two-measure rhythm patterns using a repeated C.
• imitate other two-measure rhythm patterns using single notes D, E, F or G.
C. Play melodic patterns (C-D-E-F-G) using quarter/eighth rhythms. Have partners:
• imitate each pattern.
• create patterns for each other to imitate. Ensemble Mode Speakers Off
Split Mode
Speakers On Lesson Completed
2. Read - Rhythm patterns using eighth note/rest (Chart 8)
A. Chart 8 Kbd Perc On Play Chart 8, Example 1 using keyboard percussion. Have students:
• identify meter signature and familiar rhythm symbols used in Example 1.
• identify new symbol (eighth note).
• describe eighth note (i.e. fast, short) and how many are heard per quarter note.
• tap and chant rhythm syllables.
• play Example 1.
B. Describe eighth note with musical terms (i.e. two eighth notes equal one quarter note, two eighth
notes on each beat). Encourage students to:
• play Chart 8, Example 2 on keyboard percussion.
• listen as Example 3 is played by teacher.
• identify rest in Example 3.
• play Example 3 and chant rhythm syllables.
C. Continue with remaining examples.
Kbd Perc Off Lesson Completed
3. Listen, Sing & Play - Polly Wolly Doodle: Part 1 (Song 14)
A. Play Song Sing the melody of Polly Wolly Doodle. Ask students to:
• identify eighth note patterns.
B. Play Student Part 1 Polly Wolly Doodle.
• chant rhythm patterns with melody.
• sing note names with melody. (NOTE: F and G are “new” notes to read.)
• practice Part 1. Speakers Off
• play Part 1 with song. Speakers On Play Song
C. OPTION: If some students are ready, have them play the actual melody (there are ties, and some
notes outside the five-note pattern).
Lesson Completed
4. Listen - Music may use sound/silence as in 8th notes/8th rests
A. Kbd Perc On Ask students to:
• suggest an eighth note rhythm to match rapid scratching movements of a newly-hatched
chick.
• perform suggestions using percussion sounds on keyboards.
B. Play Song Ballet Of The Chicks In Their Shells by Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky. Have students:
• tap steady eighth note pattern with recording.
• move to music.
• listen and identify rests.
C. Have students:
• discuss how patterns of eighth notes and eighth rests create a feeling of excitement or constant
movement.
Kbd Perc Off Lesson Completed
S. Synthesis: Create & Write – Rhythm compositions using 8th notes/rests (Worksheet 4)
A. Kbd Perc On Tap several two measure rhythm patterns using eighth notes and rests. Have students:
• imitate each pattern.
• create new two measure rhythm pattern using eighth notes.
• imitate patterns created by classmates.
B. Worksheet 4 Select a pattern created by student. Write it on overhead. Ask students to:
• read and chant syllables.
• play pattern.
• write pattern on Worksheet 4.
C. Ensemble Mode Speakers Off Let partners:
• work together to create additional two measure rhythm patterns.
• write patterns on worksheet.
• play new patterns.
Speakers On
Kbd Perc Off Split Mode Synthesis Completed
R. Review (Chart 8)
A. Note Monitor Kbd Perc On Chart 8 Ask students to:
• echo rhythm patterns with eighth note/eighth rests, quarter notes/quarter rests.
• play rhythm patterns from Chart 8.
B. Kbd Perc Off Play examples from Chart 8 (some correctly, some not). Have students:
• indicate whether the pattern was performed correctly by entering “black” = yes, “white” – no.
Review Completed
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