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Music
Quarter 2 – Module 5:
Reading and Writing Music
Music – Grade 6
Quarter 2 – Module 5: Reading and Writing Music
First Edition, 2020

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Music
Quarter 2 – Module 5:
Title: Reading and Writing Music
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use
this module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while
allowing them to manage their own learning at home. Furthermore, you are
expected to encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included
in the module.

For the learner:

As a learner, you must learn to become responsible of your own
learning. Take time to read, understand, and perform the different activities
in the module.
As you go through the different activities of this module be reminded of
the following:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part
of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let Us Try before moving on to the other activities.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are done.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module,
do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that
you are not alone. We hope that through this material, you will experience
meaningful learning and gain deep understanding of the relevant
competencies. You can do it!

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 Let Us Learn
Have you tried singing your own melody? Or have you tried humming
a tune out of nowhere?

In this module, you will know how to sing notes on the staff, familiarize
yourself with the different intervals and sing your own simple composition.

And we will focus our learning objectives with the following:

1. Read correct placement of notes or pitch on the staff

2. Differentiate the kinds of intervals
3. Sing self-composed melodies

Are you ready? Let’s do this. Now, let’s get started!

Let Us Try

Activity 1

Instruction: Identify the so-fa syllables on the staff of the song Bahay Kubo
and sing it by saying the notes or the so-fa syllables. You may use a keyboard
if it is available or you may download any piano app in your mobile phone to
have accurate tone/pitch.

Example: Sol do re __ ___ __ __ ___ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

__ __ __ __ __ ___ __ __ __ __ __ ___ ___ __ __ __ __ ___

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 Let Us Study

Activity I

Identify the names of the musical intervals below. You may answer on the
lines the following: prime or unison, 2nd, 3rd,4th,5th,6th, 7th and octave.

1. __________ 2. ___________ 3. _________

4.___________ 5. ___________ 6. ________

7.__________ 8. __________

Guide Questions:
1. What are intervals? Can you tell their differences and similarities?

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2. Do you enjoy singing the song Bahay Kubo? Did you find it easy to
write the notes? What kind of song is Bahay Kubo?
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Rubrics for the essay:
CRITERIA POINTS
Expert – Well written with very organized ideas and explained and 4
discussed thoroughly points
Accomplished – Written and explained with complete thought and 3
description/discussion points
Capable - Written and explained with simple description/discussion 2
points
Beginner – Written with incomplete thought and idea 1 point

Let Us Practice

In chronological order, place the given intervals on the staff and after
completing them, sing the combination of intervals that you just completed.
Good luck!

Given:
Unison interval - third interval - octave interval - fifth interval - octave (mi as
the root) interval - unison interval (sol) – second interval (sol as the root) –
unison interval (higher do as the root)

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 Let Us Practice More

Instruction: Get a pencil with eraser and write/compose your own music by
combining the different intervals on the staff. You will have time signature,
which means there are four beats in every measure. You can make at least
four measures as a start. And when you’re done, sing your song. God bless
you!

Remember to use your notes with correct beats: whole note – 4 beats, half
note – 2 beats, quarter note – 1 beat, and eighth note – ½ beat. ☺ I’ll show
you with this example:

3rd interval 3rd interval 2nd interval 4th interval

Now, try it! Show me your composition.

Rubrics for Making a Melody: Draw a happy face (J) in the appropriate column .
Activity Excellent Very Good Needs
Good Help
4 3 2 1
Use of intervals are correct
Every measure has correct
number of beats
Placement of notes are correct
Melodic line is simple and
singable

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 Let Us Remember

1. Interval is the distance between two pitches/tones. A succession of

tones in varied intervals is called melodic progression. The following are the
kinds of melodic intervals.

The following are the Kinds of Intervals. Study and analyze them. Each

interval has its name. They are:

Unison/Prime - (Do to Do), Fifth - (Do to Sol),

Second - (Do to Re), Sixth - (Do to La),

Third - (Do to Mi), Seventh - (Do to Ti) and

Fourth - (Do to Fa), Octave – (Do to higher do).

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2. A song is a combination of intervals. The folk song Bahay Kubo is an
example of a combination of intervals.

3. One way one can create or compose a song is by combining the different
intervals.

4.The difference of the intervals is they differ in distance and combination of

notes. You will know their difference when you sing each interval.

The song Bahay Kubo is a combination of intervals, too. Observe the notes of
the song.

Combining intervals to make a simple song. Observe the notes below and the
intervals in it. Is it not Bahay Kubo a combination of intervals? All other songs
are combinations of intervals, as well.

(Sol - do) (re - ti) (sol -la) (re - sol) (mi-fa)(sol-la)(sol - fa) (re-

4th 3rd 2nd 3rd 2nd 2nd 2nd prime/

re) (mi - re) (do - sol) (do - re) (ti - sol)(la - ti) (sol - sol) (la - la) (ti – la)

-unison 2nd 4th 2nd 3rd 2nd unison unison 2nd

Question:
1.What is one way to compose a song? Discuss/Explain.

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 Let Us Assess

Activity I

Direction: Enumeration
1. What are the eight kinds of melodic intervals?
1. __________________ 5. _______________
2. __________________ 6. _______________
3. __________________ 7. _______________
4. __________________ 8. _______________

Activity II

True of False. Write True if the statement is true and False if the statement
is false.
________1. Composing a song can also be done by combining intervals.
________2. All intervals are the same.
________3. A succession of tones in varied intervals is called harmonic
progression.
________4. Interval is the distance between two pitches/tones.
________5. Bahay Kubo is a Filipino Folk song.

Activity III

Compose your own simple melody. Write your notes on the staff. Use a
draft/scratch paper first before you write your final composition on the staff
below. God bless you! ☺

Activity IV

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Sing your own composition. In order for your teacher to assess your actual
performance, you may ask your parents or anyone in your family to video your
performance and send it to me, so I can give you your assessment grade. God
bless and enjoy your singing activity! ☺

Rubrics for Singing: Draw a happy face (☺) in the appropriate column.

Activity Excellent Very Good Needs

Good Help
4 3 2 1
Sings the intervals correctly
Sings the correct beats in every measure
Shows confidence and enjoys the activity

Let Us Enhance

Observe the music score of “Magtanim Ay Di Biro” below. Identify the names
of the underlined intervals.

1._______ 2._______
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4._______
3.______ __

5._____

1. ___________
2. ___________
3. ___________
4. ___________
5. ___________

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Essay question:
1.What do you observe in the patterns of the intervals of the song “Magtanim
ay Di Biro”? Are intervals used repeatedly or just once? How will you apply
your learning in composing and singing a song?
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Let Us Reflect
Today, you have learned the different kinds of intervals. You also have
learned placing notes on the staff and singing the notes you have composed.
If you feel like composing and singing anytime, you can always apply the
simple steps you have learned in this module. Also, you can always enhance
this skill in exploring advance ways in the future. If you find you have the
talent and the passion in making music, then pursue it. You may choose other
path for your career in the future, but it’s always good to have a skill on the
side in case you need a fallback. So, God Bless you on your next journey and
congratulations.

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Guide Questions:
1. Possible answer: The difference of the intervals is they
differ in distance and combination of notes. You will know
their difference when you sing each interval.
2.Yes, I enjoy singing Bahay Kubo. Bahay Kubo is a Filipino
Folk Song.
Answer Key
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Let Us Assess
Activity 1
1. unison 5. Fifth interval
2. second interval 6. Sixth interval
3. third interval 7. Seventh interval
4. fourth interval 8. Octave
Activity II
1. True
2. False
3. False
4. True
Let Us Enhance:
5. True
1.Unison
2.Second
Activity III: Answers Vary
3.Second
4.Unison
Activity IV : Video of Singing
5.third
Performance
Essay: Answers vary
Let Us Practice More: Answers vary
 References

Lugue, V. R., et al (2014) Our World of MAPEH 6, Reading and Writing Music, Vibal
Group, Inc., page – 25-30,

Copiaco, H. P.,et al, (2011) Our World of MAPEH 7, Reading and Writing Music,
Vibal Group, Inc., page 6-9.

Tubayan, P., et al, (2005) Enhancing Skills Through MAPE, Singing with Correct
Tune, Innovative Educational Materials Inc., page 60-64

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