SALTA 5th grade

Elementary Music Brain Booster Overview Suggested Scope and Sequence:

1. Rhythm 2. Melody 3. Dynamics 4. Harmony 5. Texture 6. Form 7. Timbre

Learning Through the Elements of Music: Learning music is a very ongoing process. Elementary children should be actively involved in music making! Singing, Listening, Playing, Doing, and Creating are incorporated into the music curriculum. This approach introduces students to the Elements of Music. Basic information is presented on each element that is built upon with subsequent lessons and activities. While you may have a unit on “Melody,” learning about melody is a never-ending process. As with all elements, you move from simple to more complex concepts throughout the year. The lessons provided are organized around the elements of music including: Pitch, Rhythm, Melody, Harmony, Timbre, Dynamics, Texture. Knowledge and understanding of the elements are aligned with the Utah Core Elementary Music Standards. Teachers are strongly encouraged to collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate and reinforce English Language Art, Math, Social Studies, Science and other core contents into the music lesson. Some lessons provided are already integrated into various core topics and others can be easily adapted.