MUSIC – “PERFECT
PITCH FOR A SOUND
EDUCATION”
What is it?
• The use of music as a method to teach Numeracy and
Literacy
• The use of musical concepts to outline mathematical
concepts
• The use of musical concepts to highlight literature
How is this beneficial?
Students will:
• Be able to utilize all aspects of the brain
• Store information in such a way that it is easily retrieved
• Become more expressive
HOW TO UTILIZE THIS
PROGRAM ACCURATELY?
What is music?
The combination of Sounds and Silence in an organized
manner.
What are some Characteristics of music?
• Pitch – How high or low a sound is.
• Volume – How loud or soft a sound is
• Tempo – The speed of music
• Rhythm- The organization of long and short beats
• Melody – The progression of pitches
Musical Concepts and Math
Musical Notation
• The metre of traditional/alternative notation outlines the
use of fractions
• The identification of the ostinato reinforces algebra.
• The identification of the motif supports Multiplication
Literature and Musical concepts
Musical Notation
The use of traditional/alternative notation highlights
syllabication.
Vocal training (Aurals) reinforces the vowel sounds
Listening and appraising creates the schema for descriptive
passages
MUSIC AS A PART OF
METHODOLOGY
What is it?
The use of songs /compositions, original/adopted to
introduce and/or reinforce a topic by placing the content in
the lyrical component.
Parts of the division equation
The divisor divides the dividend,
The divisor divides the dividend,
The divisor divides the dividend
And the answer you get is the quotient.
Perimeter
Tune: “Linstead Market”
When you measure the total distance ,
You call it perimeter, ×2
Square
Add all the sides,all the sides
that’s your perimeter
Multiply side by four ,
That’s your perimeter
Given Songs
• Green Bottles – Addition and subtraction
• One and twenty- Place values
• One man mows the meadow – Whole numbers
Verbs
Tune: “Tally Man”
Verbs…………
Mi seh verbs
Verbs are words that tell the action ×2
Your verbs usually start your predicate
Verbs are words that tell the action
To identify them , ask “what is happening?”
verbs are words that tell the action
Words like ‘ look , jump, walk and talk’ yes
Verbs are words that tell the action
(Refrain)
Given Songs
Any child appropriate song can be used to teach diction.
PREPARED BY:
SILICA SUTHERLAND DIP. ED.
©2013