Introduction To Music In Primary School
- Education
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 118 pages
- 14 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Study hours
- 39 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assessments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of PED230, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PED230 · UNIT 1 WHAT IS MUSIC?
While noting that the determination of what music is in contemporary times had its groundwork done by several people, Okafor (2005), however, finds appeal in Blacking’s definition of music as “humanly organised sound” (270). This definition does not only indicate that only humans are capable of consciously making music, but that music is everywhere human beings are found.
What you should be able to do
- Describe the nature of music and its functions in society.
- Demonstrate technical skills in writing and interpreting music.
- Explain the evolution and development of music.
- Identify and classify musical instruments.
- Differentiate between various types of music.
- Apply the principles of rhythm, melody, and harmony in basic music composition.
What it prepares you for
- Music Teacher
- Choir Director
- Music Therapist
- Music Journalist
- Music Arranger
- Education
- Entertainment
- Therapy
- Media
- Arts Administration
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Music and Tonality
Unit 3: Tones and Semitones
Understanding the relationships between tones and semitones requires a solid grasp of music theory and aural skills.
- Module 4: Elements of Music
Unit 2: Melody Writing
Requires understanding of music theory and the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to create original musical phrases.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 39 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Music in Society
Unit 1: What is Music? · 3 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 2Module 1: Music in Society
Unit 2: Instruments for Making Music · 3 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 3Module 1: Music in Society
Unit 3: Categories of Music · 3 hours
Differentiate between traditional, popular, and art music.. Identify types of music within each category.. Analyze the features of each category of music..
- Week 4Module 1: Music in Society
Unit 4: Traditional African Music · 3 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 5Module 1: Music in Society
Unit 5: Music in Indigenous Nigerian Festivals · 3 hours
Identify the characteristics of traditional festivals.. Discuss the significance of traditional festivals in Nigeria.. Analyze the role of music in Nigerian festivals..
- Week 6Module 2: Foundation of Music
Unit 1: Music Notation · 3 hours
Name the letters of the music alphabet.. Draw different types of clefs and staffs.. Practice writing music notes and rests..
- Week 7Module 2: Foundation of Music
Unit 2: Time Names · 3 hours
Write the time names of music notes.. Relate rhythmic exercises with time names.. Practice clapping rhythms while saying time names..
- Week 8Module 2: Foundation of Music
Unit 3: Tones and Semitones · 3 hours
Define tones and semitones.. Identify relationships of tones and semitones between notes.. Practice using accidentals on a keyboard or staff..
- Week 9Module 3: Music and Tonality
Unit 1: The Music Scale · 3 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 10Module 3: Music and Tonality
Unit 2: Use of Tonic Solfa · 3 hours
State the importance of tonic solfa.. Interpret music using tonic solfa.. Practice writing music in tonic solfa..
- Week 11Module 3: Music and Tonality
Unit 3: Music Intervals · 3 hours
List the classes of intervals.. Identify different intervals.. Practice inverting intervals..
- Week 12Module 4: Elements of Music
Unit 1: Rhythmic Organisation · 3 hours
State the uses of the components of rhythm.. Arrange rhythmic exercises into meaningful time groups.. Interpret rhythmic exercises..
- Week 13Module 4: Elements of Music
Unit 2: Melody Writing · 3 hours
Explain the characteristics of melody.. Identify different forms of melody.. Write simple melodies following the steps outlined..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) and their solutions to identify areas of weakness.
- Create flashcards for key musical terms and concepts from each unit.
- Practice writing scales and chords in different keys to reinforce theoretical knowledge.
- Listen to various musical pieces and try to identify the elements of rhythm, melody, and harmony.
- Dedicate specific study hours each week and stick to a consistent schedule.
- Form a study group with fellow students to discuss challenging concepts and share insights.
- Focus on understanding the relationships between tones and semitones, as this is fundamental to music theory.
- Practice sight-reading simple musical scores to improve your ability to interpret notation quickly.
- Review the functions of music in different cultural contexts, particularly traditional African music and Nigerian festivals.
Questions students ask about this course
What is PED230 about?
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.
How many units does PED230 have?
PED230, Introduction To Music In Primary School, has 14 units across 4 modules, over 118 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PED230?
PED230 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Education.
Is PED230 hard?
PED230 is rated beginner level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and practical work, and it has a practical component.
How long does PED230 take to study?
About 39 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is PED230 assessed?
PED230 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assessments and Final Examination.
What can I do with PED230?
Music Teacher, Choir Director, Music Therapist, Music Journalist and Music Arranger.