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Music for Grade 3
1 **Musical Knowledge and Understanding**
1-1 **Key Signatures**
1-1 1 Recognize and write key signatures for C major, G major, F major, D major, and B flat major
1-1 2 Identify the number of sharps or flats in each key signature
1-1 3 Understand the relationship between key signatures and the Circle of Fifths
1-2 **Time Signatures**
1-2 1 Recognize and write time signatures: 24, 34, 44, 68
1-2 2 Understand the difference between simple and compound time signatures
1-2 3 Count and perform rhythms in different time signatures
1-3 **Intervals**
1-3 1 Identify and name intervals up to an octave
1-3 2 Recognize and write major, minor, perfect, augmented, and diminished intervals
1-3 3 Understand the relationship between intervals and scales
1-4 **Scales**
1-4 1 Play and recognize major scales in C, G, F, D, and B flat
1-4 2 Play and recognize minor scales in A, E, and D
1-4 3 Understand the structure of major and minor scales
1-5 **Chords**
1-5 1 Recognize and play major and minor triads
1-5 2 Understand the structure of major and minor triads
1-5 3 Recognize and play inversions of triads
1-6 **Sight-Reading**
1-6 1 Read and perform simple melodies in different keys
1-6 2 Recognize and perform rhythms in different time signatures
1-6 3 Identify and perform intervals and chords from sight
2 **Performance**
2-1 **Solo Performance**
2-1 1 Perform a memorized solo piece from the Grade 3 syllabus
2-1 2 Demonstrate accurate rhythm, pitch, and dynamics
2-1 3 Show expressive playing with appropriate phrasing and articulation
2-2 **Duet Performance**
2-2 1 Perform a duet with a partner from the Grade 3 syllabus
2-2 2 Demonstrate good ensemble skills, including balance and synchronization
2-2 3 Show sensitivity to dynamics and phrasing in a duet setting
2-3 **Technical Exercises**
2-3 1 Perform technical exercises to develop finger dexterity and accuracy
2-3 2 Demonstrate control over dynamics and articulation in technical exercises
2-3 3 Apply technical skills to solo and duet performances
3 **Listening and Appraisal**
3-1 **Listening Skills**
3-1 1 Identify and describe the main elements of a piece of music (e g , melody, harmony, rhythm, dynamics)
3-1 2 Recognize different musical styles and genres
3-1 3 Identify the key and time signature of a piece of music
3-2 **Appraisal Skills**
3-2 1 Evaluate the performance of a solo piece, focusing on accuracy, expression, and technical skill
3-2 2 Provide constructive feedback on a duet performance, considering ensemble skills and musicality
3-2 3 Reflect on personal performance and identify areas for improvement
4 **Composition**
4-1 **Simple Composition**
4-1 1 Compose a short melody in a given key and time signature
4-1 2 Incorporate simple rhythmic patterns and dynamics
4-1 3 Use intervals and chords to create harmonic structure
4-2 **Improvisation**
4-2 1 Improvise a short melody based on a given chord progression
4-2 2 Experiment with different rhythms and dynamics in improvisation
4-2 3 Apply technical skills to improvisation
5 **General Musicianship**
5-1 **Rhythmic Patterns**
5-1 1 Recognize and perform simple and compound rhythmic patterns
5-1 2 Understand the relationship between rhythm and meter
5-1 3 Apply rhythmic patterns to performance and composition
5-2 **Dynamics and Articulation**
5-2 1 Demonstrate a range of dynamics (e g , piano, forte, mezzo-piano, mezzo-forte)
5-2 2 Use different articulations (e g , legato, staccato, tenuto) to convey expression
5-2 3 Apply dynamics and articulation in performance and composition
5-3 **Phrasing and Interpretation**
5-3 1 Understand the concept of phrasing and its importance in musical expression
5-3 2 Apply phrasing to solo and duet performances
5-3 3 Interpret the musical structure of a piece to convey its meaning
4 Composition

4 Composition

Key Concepts

Composition in music involves creating original musical works. Key concepts include:

Melodic Composition

Melodic composition focuses on creating the main tune or line of a piece of music. This involves selecting notes that sound pleasing together and arranging them in a way that is memorable and expressive.

Example: Composing a simple melody for a children's song, such as "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," where each note is carefully chosen to create a recognizable and catchy tune.

Analogy: Think of melodic composition as writing the main storyline of a book. Just as the main storyline drives the plot, the melody drives the musical narrative.

Harmonic Composition

Harmonic composition involves creating the chords and harmonies that support the melody. This includes selecting chords that complement the melody and arranging them in a way that enhances the overall musical texture.

Example: Composing a chord progression for a pop song, such as the I-V-vi-IV progression in "Let It Be" by The Beatles, where each chord supports and enhances the melody.

Analogy: Imagine harmonic composition as creating the supporting characters in a story. Just as supporting characters enhance the main character, harmonies enhance the melody.

Rhythmic Composition

Rhythmic composition focuses on creating the beat and timing of a piece of music. This involves selecting rhythmic patterns that are interesting and engaging, and arranging them in a way that creates a cohesive and dynamic rhythm.

Example: Composing a rhythmic pattern for a drum solo, such as the complex rhythms in "Moby Dick" by Led Zeppelin, where each beat is carefully arranged to create a powerful and energetic performance.

Analogy: Think of rhythmic composition as designing the pacing of a movie. Just as the pacing of a movie keeps the audience engaged, the rhythm of a piece of music keeps the listener engaged.

Structural Composition

Structural composition involves organizing the different musical elements into a coherent and cohesive whole. This includes selecting the form of the piece, such as ABA or sonata form, and arranging the sections in a way that creates a logical and satisfying structure.

Example: Composing a symphony in sonata form, such as Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, where each movement is carefully structured to create a dramatic and emotional journey.

Analogy: Consider structural composition as outlining the chapters of a book. Just as the chapters of a book provide a logical and satisfying structure, the sections of a piece of music provide a logical and satisfying structure.

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