I am a high school electronic music teacher. I teach at an alternative high school located in Chicago, IL. The high school is located inside of the Cook County Correctional Center. I have been at this particular school for four (4) years. I have been teaching music for ten (10) years. My students are working towards completing their high school diploma. The students I encounter have different musical backgrounds and over education experience. I currently use FL Studio 20 music software. I teach the students general music, music composition, and music engineer techniques. This learning module is a sequene to the previous module. This is week two (2) of the learning module.
These modules are to be completed in one (1) week. This module is intended for grades 9th - 12th. Additional time should be allotted to students for accommodations. In this learning module, students will learn FL Studio 20 music software by watching videos on specific program application skills and applying those skills learned by webinars that are provided by the teacher. After learning the specific skills through the video tutorials, students will demonstrate the skills learned to create original compositions utilizing music theory and software skills.
I am required to utilize our school-wide common classroom structure and the gradual release of responsibility (GRR) teaching strategy. This will be reflected in the modules.
Common Classroom Structure 75 minutes period:
Student Updates:
My students do not have access to the internet, so they cannot upload an update online and resspond. I am improvising with Power Point and Word to operate as my classroom "drop box".
Material:
Software:
Prerequisites (Connection of prior knowledge and experience to present and future learning):
Limitations:
National Music Standards:
Standards. (2018, August 3). NAfME. https://nafme.org/my-classroom/standards/
Illinois Muisc Technology Standards
MU: Cr2.1.5
MU: Cr2.1.6
MU: Cr2.1.7
State of Illinois Board of Education. (2016). Illinois Arts Learning Standards- Music Standards. Www.Isbe.Net. https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Music-Standards.pdf
National Music Standards:
Standards. (2018, August 3). NAfME. https://nafme.org/my-classroom/standards/
Illinois Muisc Technology Standards:
MU: Cr2.1.5
MU: Cr2.1.6
MU: Cr2.1.7
State of Illinois Board of Education. (2016). Illinois Arts Learning Standards- Music Standards. Www.Isbe.Net. https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Music-Standards.pdf
Objectives/Learning Target
Objectives/Learning Target
Welcome to the second week of our online learning module. Before we begin learning new content, I need you to complete the assessment attached below. The purpose of the evaluation is to ensure you are retaining the information about music theory and software knowledge. If you do not remember specific components, I will use this data to review the material. You will have 45-minutes to complete the assessment. The rubrics are attached below as well.
Welcome to the second week of our online learning module. Before we begin learning new content, I need you to complete the assessment attached below. The purpose of the evaluation is to ensure you are retaining the information about music theory and software knowledge. If you do not remember specific components, I will use this data to review the material. You will have 45-minutes to complete the assessment. If you do not need to review material, please continue to the first assignment for this learning module.
Welcome to the second week of our online learning module. Before the students begin learning new content, they will need to complete the assessment attached below. The purpose of the evaluation is to ensure that the students retain information about music theory and software knowledge. If the students do not remember specific components, please provide them with the material from the previous week to review by clicking this link. The link will direct the students to the learning module one. The learning module has all of the videos and material if they need to study certain content.The students will have 45-minutes to complete the assessment.
If the students need additional time to complete the assignment, please allow the students the time. The total class period is 75-minutes.
Welcome to tweek two (2) of our learning module. Below are the standards and objectives and standards for day one (1).
MU:Pr4.2.T.Ia
Music National Standards
Rhythm is the groove we feel when we listen to music. When we interact with music, we rock side to side, tap our foot, dance, and groove to the rhythm. How is the groove created? What exactly is rhythm? In the videos below, you are going to learn the music theory behind the songs we enjoy.
Khan Academy. Lesson 1: Note values, duration, and time signatures | Music basics | Music |. (2019, April 28). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQHcz7U01M4&feature=youtu.be&list=TLPQMTQwNTIwMjDOaR0jFJ7lJQ
Khan Academ. Lesson 1: Staff, names of notes, treble clef | Music basics | Music |. (2019, April 19). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpYRUQvArEY&list=PLSQl0a2vh4HDFvmGd8eL5PJusJqrNZ0ge&index=8&t=0s
Application
You are going to learn how to classify and create compositions using music theory connected to the rhythm videos. Youwill classify the numeric value of quarter rest, half rest, whole rest, 8th rest and 16th rest. Reference Piano Rhythm Worksheet. The worksheet below describes how the rhythm from the YouTube transfer to FL Studio 12.
In the video below, I will explain how to clap and perform the rhythm worksheet in FL Studio 12. Utilize the the 8th notes rhythm worksheet that is attached below.
Robyn Sutton. Rhythm Video. (2020, July 10). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved frohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2xley9UaD8&feature=youtu.be
Update #1: Utilize the 8th notes rhythm worksheet to perform the rhythms. You are going to practice and record lines 1-6 of the worksheet. Utitlize a kick drum sound of your choice from the browser. Record your rhythmic lines in the piano roll. Save and upload your assignment. Attached is the rubric.
COMMENT: Choose one of your peers update and provide feedback on their rhythm performance utilizing the rubric. Provide constructive feedback on how they can improve their skill set.
Below are the standards and objectives and standards for day 1.
MU:Pr4.2.T.Ia
Music National Standards
In the videos below, the students are going to learn the music theory behind the songs we enjoy. While watching the videos the students are going to take notes.
Update #1: Utilize the 8th notes rhythm worksheet to perform the rhythms. You are going to practice and record lines 1-6 of the worksheet. Utitlize a kick drum sound of your choice from the browser. Students will record their rhythmic lines in the piano roll. The students will save and upload their assignment. Attached is the rubric.
COMMENT: Choose one of your peers update and provide feedback on their rhythm performance utilizing the rubric. Provide constructive feedback on how they can improve their skill set.
Welcome to Day 2!
Below are the standards and objectives and standards.
MU:Pr4.2.T.Ia
Music National Standards
During this module, you will learn how to explain music staff, lines/spaces, and accidentals. You will classify the notes on the piano keyboard. I have provided a copy of the scale code work sheet that we utilized last week. You should know how to create a major scale.
Khan Academy. (Lesson 3: Bass clef, grand staff and the octave | Music basics | Music | (2019, April 19). [Video]. Retrieved from YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SQOfqHJ1QM&list=PLSQl0a2vh4HDFvmGd8eL5PJusJqrNZ0ge&index=9
Khan Academy. Lesson 1: Staff, names of notes, treble clef | Music basics | Music |. (2019, April 19). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpYRUQvArEY&list=PLSQl0a2vh4HDFvmGd8eL5PJusJqrNZ0ge&index=7
Khan Academy. Lesson 8: Natural sign, more on accidentals and key signature | Music basics | Music |. (2019, April 28). [Video]. YouTube. Retreived from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rwd7i6Ls9M&list=PLSQl0a2vh4HDFvmGd8eL5PJusJqrNZ0ge&index=14
Below is a quick cheat sheet on accidentals.
UPDATE #2
Let's apply all of the music theory that we have learned. You should have access to your project from last week. You have already created a melody utilizing the major scale. We are going to focus on the melody line in the piano roll. You are going to add 3-5 accidentals in your melody. Remember that the accidental notes are NOT apart of the scale.
Follow the steps below to complete the assignment.
COMMENT: Use the Venn diagram to compare and contrast a classmate's melodies. Reflect on these questions:
REPLY: Respond to one (1) classmate upate. Follow the rubric.
Additional Resource
How can you add accidental notes to your melody? The video below provide strategies.
Learn Music Free. Lesson 28: Accidentals. The Natural Sign. (2016, November 26). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1wdUYvriTM
Welcome to Day 2!
Below are the standards and objectives and standards.
MU:Pr4.2.T.Ia
Music National Standards
During this module, students will learn how to explain music staff, lines/spaces, and accidentals. The students will classify the notes on the piano keyboard. I have provided a copy of the scale code work sheet that we utilized last week. The students will have access to all of their notes and week one (1) modules for review as needed. The students are building on their project from module one (1).
UPDATE #2
Let's apply all of the music theory that we have learned. You should have access to your project from last week. You have already created a melody utilizing the major scale. We are going to focus on the melody line in the piano roll. You are going to add 3-5 accidentals in your melody. Remember that the accidental notes are NOT apart of the scale.
Follow the steps below to complete the assignment.
COMMENT: Use the Venn diagram to compare and contrast a classmate's melodies. Reflect on these questions:
REPLY: Respond to one (1) classmate upate. Follow the rubric.
Additional Resources:
Odd Quartet. Accidentals, the basics - Music Theory Crash Course. (2017, January 14). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ekV1GYADKg
Music Discoveries Piano. What are sharps, flats and naturals? (2019, March 3). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOvy0WxcpKU
Welcome to Day !
Below are the standards and objectives and standards.
MU:Pr4.2.T.Ia
Music National Standards
During this learning module, students will learn and understand natural minor and harmonic minor scales. Students will analyze and discover various techniques to create natural minor and harmonic minor scales, such as Busy Work Beat Lead Sheets and traditional patterns used to create the scales.
Sometimes we want to express darker emotions in music and the major scale isn't going to cut it. We might consider using minor scales instead. Minor scales sound darker and more sorrowful than major scales. There are few different flavours of minor scale that we tend to use. In this video we have a look at the natural minor scale.
Dave Conservatoire. The Natural Minor Scale. (2012, February 19). [Video]. YouTube. Retreived from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFqlHWMXW0Y
Another flavor of minor scale is the harmonic minor scale. It will be very useful to know about when later we try and add harmony to pieces using a minor scale. It is a good idea, just like with any scale to try and learn what this scale looks like and sounds like starting on a twelve different pitches.
Dave Conservatoire. The Harmonic Minor Scale. (2012, February 19). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFA8GVaCgsk
Melodies are the one element of a song people remember, along with the lyrics atop the melody. It is THE most important element of a song because people remember it for years and years. Think of the song happy birthday, it doesn't use chords, drums or bass yet we remember it and share it every single year. Melody is key in awesome songs which turn into classics. Music Theory is about understanding why melodies work.
Busy Work Beats. How to Start a Melody. (2019, February 11). [Video]. YouTube. Retreived from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coh3EW-W_N8&t=50s
UPDATE #3: Create two (2) different melodies. Below are the guidelines
COMMENT: In 5-7 sentences, your own words explain the aural (through your ears) difference between the two (2) different scales. Use evidence from the video to support your claim.
REPLY: In 5-7 sentences, explain if you agree or disagree with your classmate's statement. Use evidence from the video to support your claim.
Welcome to Day 3!
Below are the standards and objectives and standards.
MU:Pr4.2.T.Ia
Music National Standards
During this learning module, students will learn and understand natural minor and harmonic minor scales. Students will analyze and discover various techniques to create natural minor and harmonic minor scales, such as Busy Work Beat Lead Sheets and traditional patterns used to create the scales.
UPDATE #3: Create two (2) different melodies. Below are the guidelines
COMMENT: In 5-7 sentences, your own words explain the aural (through your ears) difference between the two (2) different scales. Use evidence from the video to support your claim.
REPLY: In 5-7 sentences, explain if you agree or disagree with your classmate's statement. Use evidence from the video to support your claim.
Welcome to Day 4!
Below are the standards and objectives and standards.
MU:Pr4.2.T.Ia
Music National Standards
During this module, you will learn how to create major and minor chords by using a number system. You will also learn how to input chords in the Piano Roll. I have provided a copy of the chord code work sheet. You will also learn how to add chords and a melody to your previous compositions. We are going to continue to build on what you have created.
The videos below explains how to create chords, the purpose of chords, and how to implement chords in your music.
Busy Works Beats. What is a Chord? Music Theory Defined. (2015b, December 14). [Video]. Retrieved from YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDpw0erIWSM
Busy Works Beats. What is a Chord Progression? (2015b, December 15). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfFZnUWi8yE
Busy Works Beats. Chord Codes - The Secret to Getting Started with Music Theory Immediately. (2018, June 7). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5vJ4og_dv4
UPDATE #4:
Start a new project
COMMENT: In 5-7 sentences, explain the strategies that you have utilized to create your chords progression. Use evidence from the videos to support the strategies you utilized in the assignment. Which sound do you prefer? A major chord progression or minor chord progression?
REPLY: Choose one (1) peer assignement. In 5-7 sentences, explain if you can hear and see the strategies that your peer utilized. Use evidence from the videos to support your claim. Provide one (1) suggestion to help improve their assignement.
Welcome to Day 4!
Below are the standards and objectives and standards.
MU:Pr4.2.T.Ia
Music National Standards
During this module, the students will learn how to create major and minor chords by using a number system. The students will also learn how to input chords in the Piano Roll. I have provided a copy of the chord code work sheet. The students will also learn how to add chords and a melody to their previous compositions. The stu are going to continue to build on what you have created.
The videos below explains how to create chords, the purpose of chords, and how to implement chords in your music.
UPDATE #4: Start a new project.
COMMENT: In 5-7 sentences, explain the strategies that you have utilized to create your chords progression. Use evidence from the videos to support the strategies you utilized in the assignment. Which sound do you prefer? A major chord progression or minor chord progression?
REPLY: Choose one (1) peer assignement. In 5-7 sentences, explain if you can hear and see the strategies that your peer utilized. Use evidence from the videos to support your claim. Provide one (1) suggestion to help improve their assignement.
Welcome to Day 5!
Below are the standards and objectives and standards.
MU:Pr4.2.T.Ia
Music National Standards
During this module, you will continue to focus on major and minor chords by using the number system. We are going to focus on chord progressions. We talked a little about chord progressions in the previous module. We are going to dive a little deepen and create a project based on chord progressions. Please take notes while watching the videos. You will choose strategies to implement in your project.
Bro Beatz TV. MELODY SECRETS: HOW TO MAKE CHORD PROGRESSIONS LIKE A GOD (+ FREE TOOL). (2019, August 6). [Video]. YouTube.Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ9uYRwsWdA
Busy Works Beats. 3 Levels of Chords: How to Triads to Einstein Equations - FL Studio. (2019, September 24). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh_nWtW43Yk
How to Make Chords in FL Studio 20 [Pt.2]. (2018, December 19). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImKP6QkEplU
Upate #5:
COMMENT: In 5-7 sentences, explain the strategies that you have utilized to create your chords progression. Use evidence from the videos to support the strategies you utilized in the assignment. Which strategies did you find interesting? Which strategies were complicated?
REPLY: Choose three (3) peer assignement. In 5-7 sentences, explain if you can hear and see the strategies that your peer utilized. Use evidence from the videos to support your claim. Provide one (1) suggestion to help improve their assignement.
Welcome to Day 5!
Below are the standards and objectives and standards.
MU:Pr4.2.T.Ia
Music National Standards
During this module, students will continue to focus on major and minor chords by using the number system. The students are going to focus on chord progressions. We talked a little about chord progressions in the previous module. This module dives a little deeper about chords.Please take notes while watching the videos. You will choose strategies to implement in your project.
If the students need more time to complete their project, please allow them the time.
Upate #5:
COMMENT: In 5-7 sentences, explain the strategies that you have utilized to create your chords progression. Use evidence from the videos to support the strategies you utilized in the assignment. Which strategies did you find interesting? Which strategies were complicated?
REPLY: Choose three (3) peer assignement. In 5-7 sentences, explain if you can hear and see the strategies that your peer utilized. Use evidence from the videos to support your claim. Provide one (1) suggestion to help improve their assignement.
Welcome to the presentation day! I am really excited to hear your final composition. You will present your project from Day 5. You will have 5-7 minutes to present your project. Please be prepared to answer the following questions.
Below is the presentation rubric.
You will complete three (3) peer reviews based on the rubric that is attached above.
Welcome to the presentation day! I am really excited to hear your final composition. You will present your project from Day 5. You will have 5-7 minutes to present your project. Please be prepared to answer the following questions.
Below is the presentation rubric.
You will complete three (3) peer reviews based on the rubric that is attached above.
State of Illinois Board of Education. (2016). Illinois Arts Learning Standards- Music Standards. Www.Isbe.Net. https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Music-Standards.pdf
Standards. (2018, August 3). NAfME. https://nafme.org/my-classroom/standards/
How to Start a Melody. (2019, February 11). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coh3EW-W_N8&t=50s
F.D. .a.n.d. .F.N. (n.d.). GRR Four Stages of Learning [Image]. Gradual Release of Responsibility. https://sites.google.com/site/gradualreleaseofresponsibility/the-gradual-release-of-responsibility-model/when-and-where-to-use-this-model
Khan Academy. Lesson 1: Note values, duration, and time signatures | Music basics | Music |. (2019, April 28). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQHcz7U01M4&feature=youtu.be&list=TLPQMTQwNTIwMjDOaR0jFJ7lJQ
Khan Academy. Lesson 1: Staff, names of notes, treble clef | Music basics | Music |. (2019, April 19). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpYRUQvArEY&list=PLSQl0a2vh4HDFvmGd8eL5PJusJqrNZ0ge&index=8&t=0s
Robyn Sutton. Rhythm Video. (2020, July 10). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved frohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2xley9UaD8&feature=youtu.be
Khan Academy. (Lesson 3: Bass clef, grand staff and the octave | Music basics | Music | (2019, April 19). [Video]. Retrieved from YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SQOfqHJ1QM&list=PLSQl0a2vh4HDFvmGd8eL5PJusJqrNZ0ge&index=9
Khan Academy. Lesson 1: Staff, names of notes, treble clef | Music basics | Music |. (2019, April 19). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpYRUQvArEY&list=PLSQl0a2vh4HDFvmGd8eL5PJusJqrNZ0ge&index=7
Khan Academy. Lesson 8: Natural sign, more on accidentals and key signature | Music basics | Music |. (2019, April 28). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rwd7i6Ls9M&list=PLSQl0a2vh4HDFvmGd8eL5PJusJqrNZ0ge&index=14
Learn Music Free. Lesson 28: Accidentals. The Natural Sign. (2016, November 26). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1wdUYvriTM
Odd Quartet. Accidentals: The basics - Music Theory Crash Course. (2017, January 14). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ekV1GYADKg
Music Discoveries Piano. What are sharps, flats and naturals? (2019, March 3). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOvy0WxcpKU
Dave Conservatoire. The Natural Minor Scale. (2012, February 19). [Video]. YouTube. Retreived from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFqlHWMXW0Y
Dave Conservatoire. The Harmonic Minor Scale. (2012, February 19). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFA8GVaCgsk
Busy Work Beats. How to Start a Melody. (2019, February 11). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coh3EW-W_N8&t=50s
Busy Works Beats. What is a Chord? Music Theory Defined. (2015b, December 14). [Video]. Retrieved from YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDpw0erIWSM
Busy Works Beats. What is a Chord Progression? (2015, December 15). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfFZnUWi8yE
Bro Beatz TV. MELODY SECRETS: HOW TO MAKE CHORD PROGRESSIONS LIKE A GOD (+ FREE TOOL). (2019, August 6). [Video]. YouTube.Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ9uYRwsWdA
Busy Works Beats. 3 Levels of Chords: How to Triads to Einstein Equations - FL Studio. (2019, September 24). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh_nWtW43Yk
Busy Work Beats. How to Make Chords in FL Studio 20 [Pt.2]. (2018, December 19). [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImKP6QkEplU
Standards. (2018, August 3). NAfME. https://nafme.org/my-classroom/standards/