Playing expressively: Ode to Joy
I can play the full melody of Ode to Joy.
Playing expressively: Ode to Joy
I can play the full melody of Ode to Joy.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- A quaver is a half beat note. These often come in pairs.
- Playing the third phrase of Ode to Joy which uses paired quavers.
- Phrases give structure to the melody and often use repetition. Spotting the patterns can make the music easier to learn.
- The pulse is the steady feel of the beats within the music. Feeling the pulse is fundamental to good music making.
- Dynamics (volume) and tempo (speed) can play an important role in expressive musical performance.
Keywords
Quaver - A quaver is a note lasting half a beat. Quavers often come in pairs.
Pulse - The pulse is the steady feel of the beat.
Score - A score is a visual representation of the music you are hearing.
Common misconception
Rhythm and pulse in music are the same thing (particularly as there are a lot of crotchets used).
Pupils could clap/tap the beat with the audio examples to reinforce how it is different to the rhythm of the melody..
To help you plan your year 7 music lesson on: Playing expressively: Ode to Joy, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 7 music lesson on: Playing expressively: Ode to Joy, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
A one beat note
A two beat note
A short beat cycle
C
G
E
D
Exit quiz
6 Questions
D
F
C
G