Fifth grade is where music gets familiar in our pop music world. With a solid foundation, we begin work on simple chord progressions I IV V. We also learn about mixed meter songs and more complex music from other cultures like Africa, Israel and many more.
Unit 1- Welcome to Music!
This unit is all about reviewing expectations in the music room, learning how to travel safely by ourselves, in small groups and as a whole class. We will play some fun games, sing songs, and begin to explore the many instruments.
Unit 2- Mixed Meter Fun
As a whole class, we will explore different ways to play Un-tuned percussion instruments and learning about mixed meter music. This will lead to small group in class performances using a variety of instruments.
Unit 3- Mixed Meter Estatic Dance
This unit, we will be building off of our previous unit of learning of mixed meter and playing a more formal piece of music in the time signature of 5/4.
Unit 4- Pentatonic and Diatonic Review
This week we are going to be reviewing our pentatonic scale from last year. This will include a few new notes (lower than Do). We will also be doing expressive movement and folk dancing.
Unit 5- Modal Music
During our modal music unit, students will experience music beyond major and minor modes. This will include dorian, lydian and mixolydian. During this time, we will sing, play and dance songs from all around the world.
Unit 6- Chords
This unit is all about chord changes. After the previous unit, we have a solid understanding of diatonic music and it is time to learn about I IV V chord changes. This unit ends with a wonderful piece of music using the barred instruments.
Unit 7- Reflection and Music Fun
This unit will take us to the end of the year as we reflect on our progress and music that was made.