AE17.MU.1.1

Arts Education (2017) Grade(s): 1 - Music

AE17.MU.1.1
Create musical ideas for a specific purpose.

Unpacked Content

Essential Questions

EU: The creative ideas, concepts, and feelings that influence musicians' work emerge from a variety of sources.
EQ: How do musicians generate creative ideas?

Skills Examples

Performing

Perform original rhythmic compositions containing quarter note, quarter rest, paired eighth notes.
Perform original melodic compositions containing quarter note, quarter rest, paired eighth notes and using the pitches mi/so/la.

Creating

Improvise 4-beat melodic phrases containing mi/so/la, both vocally and on pitched percussion instruments.
Construct 4-beat rhythmic patterns using manipulatives, such as note cards, popsicle sticks, or blocks.

Reading/ Writing

Read 4-beat melodic phrases on a modified staff on which mi is indicated.
Notate from dictation 4-beat rhythm phrases using manipulatives such as note cards, popsicle sticks, or blocks.
Identify melodic patterns on a modified staff when played on a pitched instrument.

Responding/ Evaluating

Create rubric for evaluation of peer compositions.
With guidance, apply peer suggestions to personal compositions. Select an original composition for performance.