MUSIC IS SOUND SCIENCE Sample Lesson Plans and Activities Irish Tune from County Derry by Percy Grainger Day 1 - Print and cut out the eight phrases (on following pages) on card stock or plain paper*. Scatter them on the floor (or on a white board with magnets). Teacher sings neutral syllable or plays phrases and students put them in order. Place the phrases in four rows with two cards in each row. Day 2 - Teacher places phrases on board in incorrect order. Teacher sings or plays phrases and students make corrections. All sing on neutral syllable. Day 3 - Print and cut out class sets of the phrases. Put students in groups of three. Teacher sings or plays phrases and each group puts them in order. All sing on neutral syllable. Teacher can show Answer Key to each group as they finish. Day 4 - Place eight phrases on the board, in correct order. Print out the score for each student. Students use crayons to place boxes around each phrase. *If printing in black and white, simply tape each phrase onto a piece of colored construction paper. Extension - Practice interval identification by drawing a square around the 3rds, a triangle around the 4ths, a circle around the 5ths, and a star around the 6ths. Extension - Use the colors to discuss the form of the piece. Answer Key
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Irish Tune from County Derry by Percy Grainger
Irish Tune from County Derry by Percy Grainger
Irish Tune from County Derry by Percy Grainger
Irish Tune from County Derry by Percy Grainger
Irish Tune from County Derry by Percy Grainger
Notes Only Score
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Irish Tune from County Derry by Percy Grainger
Solfege Score
Irish Tune from County Derry Danny Boy
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Irish Tune from County Derry by Percy Grainger Letter Names Score
Irish Tune from County Derry Danny Boy
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