Lesson Title: Introduction to Basic Music Notation

Objectives:

- Identify and name the basic music notes (whole note, half note, quarter note, eighth note, and

sixteenth note).

- Understand the concept of time signature and its significance in music.

- Demonstrate the ability to read and write basic rhythms using music notation.

- Apply the knowledge of basic music notation in playing simple musical pieces.

Subject Matter:

- Introduction to basic music notation symbols and their corresponding durations.

- Time signature: understanding the top and bottom numbers and their relation to the rhythm of a

musical piece.

Learning Activities:

1. Warm-up activity: Play a simple rhythm using clapping or body percussion and have students

identify the duration of each beat.

2. Introduction to basic music notes: Show visuals and examples of whole notes, half notes,

quarter notes, eighth notes, and sixteenth notes. Discuss their durations and how they are

represented in music notation.

3. Time signature explanation: Explain the concept of time signature using visuals and examples.

Discuss the top and bottom numbers and their significance in determining the rhythm of a

musical piece.
4. Practice reading and writing rhythms: Provide worksheets or flashcards with various rhythms

using the basic music notes. Have students practice clapping or playing the rhythms and writing

them using music notation.

5. Application: Divide students into small groups and give each group a simple musical piece

written in music notation. Instruct them to practice and perform the piece using the correct

rhythm and time signature.

Materials Needed:

- Visuals of basic music notation symbols

- Worksheets or flashcards with rhythms

- Musical instruments (optional)

Procedure:

1. Introduction (5 minutes):

- Greet the students and introduce the topic of basic music notation.

- Explain the objectives of the lesson.

2. Warm-up activity (10 minutes):

- Engage students in a warm-up activity, such as clapping or playing a simple rhythm.

- Ask students to identify the duration of each beat.

3. Introduction to basic music notes (15 minutes):

 - Show visuals and examples of whole notes, half notes, quarter notes, eighth notes, and

sixteenth notes.

- Discuss their durations and how they are represented in music notation.

4. Time signature explanation (10 minutes):

- Explain the concept of time signature using visuals and examples.

- Discuss the top and bottom numbers and their significance in determining the rhythm of a

musical piece.

5. Practice reading and writing rhythms (20 minutes):

- Provide worksheets or flashcards with various rhythms using the basic music notes.

- Have students practice clapping or playing the rhythms and writing them using music

notation.

6. Application (25 minutes):

- Divide students into small groups.

- Give each group a simple musical piece written in music notation.

- Instruct them to practice and perform the piece using the correct rhythm and time signature.

7. Assessment and Closure (5 minutes):

- Assess students' understanding through observation and participation.

- Summarize the key points covered in the lesson.

- Provide opportunities for students to ask questions or reflect on what they have learned.
Assessment:

- Observe students' participation during the warm-up activity and learning activities.

- Evaluate students' ability to correctly identify and name the basic music notes.

- Assess students' understanding of time signature through their performance of the given

musical piece.

By following this lesson plan, you can introduce Grade 7 students to the basics of music

notation, helping them develop foundational skills in reading and writing rhythms and

understanding the concept of time signature.

Prepared by: Reyes, Juan Paolo A.