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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
5-1 Rhythmic Patterns

5-1 Rhythmic Patterns

Key Concepts

Understanding rhythmic patterns is essential for creating and performing music. Key concepts include:

Beat

The beat is the basic unit of time in music, providing the underlying pulse or tempo. It is the steady pulse that listeners can tap their feet to.

Example: In a 4/4 time signature, the beat is divided into four equal parts, each representing a quarter note.

Analogy: Think of the beat as the heartbeat of a piece of music. Just as a heartbeat provides a steady pulse, the beat provides a steady rhythm.

Note Values

Note values represent the duration of a note in relation to the beat. Common note values include whole notes, half notes, quarter notes, eighth notes, and sixteenth notes.

Example: A quarter note gets one beat, while an eighth note gets half a beat.

Analogy: Imagine note values as different lengths of time. Just as a minute is longer than a second, a whole note is longer than a quarter note.

Rhythmic Phrasing

Rhythmic phrasing involves grouping notes into patterns that create a sense of rhythm and flow. Phrasing can be regular or irregular, depending on the musical style.

Example: A common rhythmic phrase in rock music might be "boom-chicka-boom-chicka," where the "boom" represents a strong beat and the "chicka" represents a lighter beat.

Analogy: Think of rhythmic phrasing as breathing in speech. Just as we take breaths to create phrases, musicians group notes to create rhythmic phrases.

Syncopation

Syncopation involves emphasizing beats that are not normally accented, creating a shift in the rhythmic pattern. This technique adds excitement and complexity to the music.

Example: In a 4/4 time signature, syncopation might involve playing a note on the "and" of beat 2, which is not normally accented.

Analogy: Imagine syncopation as a surprise in a story. Just as a surprise adds excitement to a narrative, syncopation adds excitement to a rhythm.

Polyrhythms

Polyrhythms involve combining two or more different rhythmic patterns simultaneously. This creates a complex and layered rhythmic texture.

Example: A common polyrhythm is the 3:2 pattern, where one hand plays three evenly spaced notes while the other hand plays two evenly spaced notes.

Analogy: Think of polyrhythms as a conversation between two people speaking at different speeds. Just as the conversation creates a complex interaction, polyrhythms create a complex rhythmic interaction.

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