updated 6 May, 2007

Music Grade 1

Rhythm

• Develop beat competency
• Read, perform, and notate the following rhythm values.
  Quarter note, eighth note, quarter rest

Melody

• Read and perform the following melodic intervals: la, sol, mi
• Distinguish between melodies that move by steps, skips, and repeated tones

Texture/Harmony

• Sing alone and in unison with others using a clear, free tone
• Perform simple accompaniments using Orff and other percussion instruments

Form

• Recognize similar and different phrases or sections of music
• Recognize and perform music using simple 2- and 3-part forms

History/Culture

• Explore creative movement
• Perform and recognize music from various cultural groups