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Introduction To Music In Primary School

This course, PED230: Introduction to Music, is a two-credit unit course designed for second-year undergraduate students in Primary Education. It provides a foundational understanding of music, covering its nature, functions, and evolution. Students will explore various types of music, including traditional African music and Nigerian festivals. The course also introduces basic music writing and interpretation skills, focusing on notation, scales, and rhythmic organization. By the end of this course, students will be able to appreciate and interpret music in diverse contexts.

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39h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
MusicNotationRhythmMelodyHarmony

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Beginner Level
Perfect for newcomers to the field
35%
beginner
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Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Definitions of Music

2

Origins of Music

3

Musical Instruments

4

Traditional African Music

5

Music Notation

6

Music Scales

7

Rhythm

8

Melody

9

Harmony

10

Tonic Solfa

Total Topics10 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Music Therapist

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Music Journalist

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Music Arranger

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Music in Society

3h

Unit 1: What is Music?

3 study hours
  • •Read the definitions of music and attempt to formulate your own.
  • •Explore accounts of music's origin and reflect on the nature of music.
  • •Identify characteristics of music and relate them to personal experiences.
Week
2

Module 1: Music in Society

3h

Unit 2: Instruments for Making Music

3 study hours
  • •Identify and classify different musical instruments.
  • •Discuss the role of the voice as a musical instrument.
  • •Explore the functions of musical instruments in various contexts.
Week
3

Module 1: Music in Society

3h

Unit 3: Categories of Music

3 study hours
  • •Differentiate between traditional, popular, and art music.
  • •Identify types of music within each category.
  • •Analyze the features of each category of music.
Week
4

Module 1: Music in Society

3h

Unit 4: Traditional African Music

3 study hours
  • •Describe the characteristics of traditional African music.
  • •Highlight the functions of traditional African music in society.
  • •Analyze the organization of traditional African music performances.
Week
5

Module 1: Music in Society

3h

Unit 5: Music in Indigenous Nigerian Festivals

3 study hours
  • •Identify the characteristics of traditional festivals.
  • •Discuss the significance of traditional festivals in Nigeria.
  • •Analyze the role of music in Nigerian festivals.
Week
6

Module 2: Foundation of Music

3h

Unit 1: Music Notation

3 study hours
  • •Name the letters of the music alphabet.
  • •Draw different types of clefs and staffs.
  • •Practice writing music notes and rests.
Week
7

Module 2: Foundation of Music

3h

Unit 2: Time Names

3 study hours
  • •Write the time names of music notes.
  • •Relate rhythmic exercises with time names.
  • •Practice clapping rhythms while saying time names.
Week
8

Module 2: Foundation of Music

3h

Unit 3: Tones and Semitones

3 study hours
  • •Define tones and semitones.
  • •Identify relationships of tones and semitones between notes.
  • •Practice using accidentals on a keyboard or staff.
Week
9

Module 3: Music and Tonality

3h

Unit 1: The Music Scale

3 study hours
  • •Define scale and its importance.
  • •Name types and forms of scales.
  • •Write the scales of C major and A minor.
  • •Practice playing scales on a keyboard.
Week
10

Module 3: Music and Tonality

3h

Unit 2: Use of Tonic Solfa

3 study hours
  • •State the importance of tonic solfa.
  • •Interpret music using tonic solfa.
  • •Practice writing music in tonic solfa.
Week
11

Module 3: Music and Tonality

3h

Unit 3: Music Intervals

3 study hours
  • •List the classes of intervals.
  • •Identify different intervals.
  • •Practice inverting intervals.
Week
12

Module 4: Elements of Music

3h

Unit 1: Rhythmic Organisation

3 study hours
  • •State the uses of the components of rhythm.
  • •Arrange rhythmic exercises into meaningful time groups.
  • •Interpret rhythmic exercises.
Week
13

Module 4: Elements of Music

3h

Unit 2: Melody Writing

3 study hours
  • •Explain the characteristics of melody.
  • •Identify different forms of melody.
  • •Write simple melodies following the steps outlined.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) and their solutions to identify areas of weakness.

2

Create flashcards for key musical terms and concepts from each unit.

3

Practice writing scales and chords in different keys to reinforce theoretical knowledge.

4

Listen to various musical pieces and try to identify the elements of rhythm, melody, and harmony.

5

Dedicate specific study hours each week and stick to a consistent schedule.

6

Form a study group with fellow students to discuss challenging concepts and share insights.

7

Focus on understanding the relationships between tones and semitones, as this is fundamental to music theory.

8

Practice sight-reading simple musical scores to improve your ability to interpret notation quickly.

9

Review the functions of music in different cultural contexts, particularly traditional African music and Nigerian festivals.

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