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I. Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:
1. Identify the different instruments of Japan
2. Appreciate the instrumental music of Japan through video presentation
3. Create a simple rhythmic pattern similar to Japanese instrumental music using
improvised instruments
A. Introduction
1. Preliminaries
“Good afternoon class.” “Good afternoon maam.”
Further instruction
2. Review
“Yesterday, we discussed about vocal music “Yesterday we have discussed about vocal
of japan. Can someone share with the class music of japan which has two modes Yo sen
his/her learning?” and Insen.”
“We learned about Sakura song which means
cherry blossoms”
“Very good. Thank you.”
3. Motivational activity
“Today we will have a new topic but before
that I want you to watch the video projected
on the screen”
Questions:
1. What are the types of instruments that “Percussion, string and blowing instruments”
are used in the performance?
2. What is the tempo and rhythm of the “Irregular tempo and rhythm”
music?
3. How do the musicians play their “They play by tapping, strumming and
instruments? blowing there instruments.
4. Introduction of Topic
2. Analysis
“Why does Japanese instrumental music uses “The Japanese musicians focus more on
irregular tempo and rhythm?” spiritual mastery rather than improving their
skill.”
“What instruments can substitute Japanese “Bongos, Congas, Flutes and Rondalla
Musical instruments?” instruments.
3. Abstraction
“At this point I want you to watch and listen Students watch the performance of gagaku
to a musical performance of Gagaku musical musical ensemble.
ensemble”
4. Application
“Now that you have already listened to the
music of Gagaku musical ensemble, we will
have an activity.”
Are you ready? “Yes Sir!”
IV. Evaluation
Direction: For your activity, you will be given an activity sheet. There are pictures of
instruments printed on the activity sheet. Name the instruments and classify them according to
Hornbostel-Sachs classification.
“Now that you’re done, we will check your work. Exchange your worksheets following a
counter clockwise direction.”
V. Assignment
Find a partner.Using indegenous or recycled materials. Based on what we have discussed
create any japanese musical instrument