Composing a simple high and low melody
I can compose a high-low melody and perform this on pitched percussion.
Composing a simple high and low melody
I can compose a high-low melody and perform this on pitched percussion.
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Key learning points
- Pitch is how high or low the note sounds. We can show different pitches with actions as we sing and play.
- Bigger pitched percussion instruments usually make a lower pitched sound.
- Smaller pitched percussion instruments usually make a higher pitched sound.
- When we choose rhythms and notes we are composing a melody.
Keywords
Pitch - how high or low a note is
Pitched percussion - an instrument that can play musical notes of one or more pitch when we strike it
Melody - a combination of notes that make a memorable tune
Rhythm - the pattern of sounds that we play or sing
Compose - to create music
Common misconception
Bigger or longer instruments usually create a higher pitched sound. Shorter or smaller instruments usually create a lower pitched sound.
Usually, the bigger the instrument, the lower the sound.
Equipment
Pitched percussion instruments where it is easy to use only so and mi e.g. percussion tubes, glockenspiels with removable bars, chime bars or hand bells.
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