Public learning track
Composition, Performance, and Sight-Reading
10 lessons
Goal
Create original music with notation and digital tools, perform with characteristic timbre and technique, and sight-read independently in varied keys and meters.
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Creating Rhythmic Phrases with Known Rhythms
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- Introduction to Digital Audio WorkstationsNot started yet
- Composing and Notating Music with Digital ToolsNot started yet
- Producing Characteristic Vocal and Instrumental TimbreNot started yet
- Bowing, Embouchure, and Articulation TechniquesNot started yet
- Using Inner Hearing, Silent Fingering, and Shadow BowingNot started yet
- Sight-Reading Unison Music in Two Keys and Three MetersNot started yet
- Performing Classical Repertoire with Appropriate StyleNot started yet
- Performing World Music and Diverse Cultural RepertoireNot started yet
Standards Covered
- 117.210(b)(2)(C)Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · Music · 8th grade · Grade 8create complex rhythmic phrases, using known rhythms, and complex melodic phrases, using known pitches, within an established system of notation;
- 117.210(b)(2)(B)Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · Music · 8th grade · Grade 8notate meter, rhythm, pitch, and dynamics using standard symbols in a handwritten or computer-generated format;
- 117.210(b)(3)(A)Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · Music · 8th grade · Grade 8model, alone and in groups, characteristic vocal or instrumental timbre;
- 117.210(b)(3)(B)Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · Music · 8th grade · Grade 8perform music alone and in groups, demonstrating appropriate physical fundamental techniques such as hand position, bowing, embouchure, articulation, and posture;
- 117.210(b)(2)(D)Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · Music · 8th grade · Grade 8read music notation using appropriate cognitive and kinesthetic responses such as inner hearing, silent fingering, shadow bowing, or Curwen hand signs; and
- 117.210(b)(2)(E)Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · Music · 8th grade · Grade 8sight-read unison, homophonic, and polyphonic music using the appropriate clef in a variety of keys and meters.
- 117.210(b)(3)(E)Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · Music · 8th grade · Grade 8sight-read independently and expressively, with accurate intonation and rhythm, demonstrating fundamental skills and appropriate solo, small ensemble, and large ensemble performance techniques in known keys and rhythms;
- 117.210(b)(3)(D)Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · Music · 8th grade · Grade 8perform independently and expressively a varied repertoire of music representing various styles and cultures;
- 117.210(b)(3)(C)Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · Music · 8th grade · Grade 8perform independently and expressively, with accurate intonation and rhythm, demonstrating fundamental skills and appropriate solo, small ensemble, and large ensemble performance techniques;
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6 lessons
Scales, Key Signatures, and Intervals
Identify, construct, and aurally recognize major scales, minor scales, chromatic scales, key signatures, the circle of fifths, and intervals.
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5 lessons
Harmony, Chords, and Instrument Families
Build triads and chords, understand basic harmony, and identify the four main orchestral instrument families.
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5 lessons
Advanced Rhythm, Meter, and Musical Form
Perform syncopated rhythms in varied meters and analyze binary, ternary, rondo, and theme-and-variations forms.
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5 lessons
Music Symbols, Terms, and Interpretation
Analyze and interpret tempo, dynamics, articulation (including sforzando), and expression markings in notation and performance.
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10 lessons
Composition, Performance, and Sight-Reading
Create original music with notation and digital tools, perform with characteristic timbre and technique, and sight-read independently in varied keys and meters.
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6 lessons
Critical Evaluation, Concert Etiquette, and Music History
Evaluate musical performances using established criteria, demonstrate concert etiquette, explore historical eras, and maintain vocal health.