Holy Rosary Academy

OF SAPANG DALAGA INC.

Purok Bougainvilla, Poblacion, Sapang Dalaga, Misamis Occidental
Government Recognition No. 40 s. 1965
School ID #: JHS – 405137/SHS - 407562
Mobile #: 0912-1800-264/0905-5774-328
E-mail address: hraofsapangdalagainc@yahoo.com

TOPICS/LESSON NAME: Music of China

CONTENT STANDARD: The Learner demonstrates understanding of common and distinct musical characteristics of East
Asian countries.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD: The Learner performs East Asian music with appropriate pitch, rhythm, expression and
style.
Learning Competencies: The learner will be able to
a. Know the traditional instruments and folk songs.
b. Analyze musical elements of selected songs and instrumental pieces heard and performed;
Specific Learning Competencies: At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to:
a. Explain how East Asian music relates to its geography and culture;
b. Analyze musical elements of selected songs and instrumental pieces
TIME ALLOTMENT: 120 minutes
MATERIALS: Powerpoint Presentations, papers
REFERENCES: MAPEH 8 (Phoenix) pp. 36-46
Internet source
 LESSON OUTLINE TEACHER`S TIPS
I. INTRODUCTION (10 Minutes)
a. Opening prayer
b. Review or Recap of the previous lessons
II. MOTIVATION (15 minutes)
Activity 1. 4 PICS 1 WORD
The teacher will choose a representative wo answer the
activity. The student will think of a word that corresponds
the four pictures given.

1.

2.

The teacher will be asking random questions to the

students about the pictures until they will come up with
the idea about the topic.

III. DELIVERY/INSTRUCTION (40 minutes)

Lecture
Discuss the music periods of China, explain the functions
of music in the lives of Chines people and explain
different vocal and instrumental music.
IV. PRACTICE (20 Minutes)

Activity 2: RECALL
The class will be divided into 4 groups. They will answer
the following and select a representative to report their
answer to the class.

Group 1 and Group 2

 Why is traditional Chinese music pentatonic?
 What are the five noted of the pentatonic Chinese
scale?
 What instruments are used to signal the entrances
and endings of a composition?
Group 3 and 4
 List down five Chinese musical instruments and
classify them according to the Hornbostel and Sachs
system.
 Describe the charateristics and style of playing of
each instrument.

V. ENRICHMENT (20 minutes)

Activity 3:
The group will explain and observe the sound
characteristics and playing style of the instrument they are
given.
Group 1 : Chinese Zheng
Group 2: Philippine Kudyapi
Group 3: Chinese Pipa
Group 4: Spanish Guitar

VI. EVALUATION (15 minutes)

Directions: Draw  if the statement is TRUE and  if the

statement is FALSE.
 1. The Chinese musical instruments have eight categories
according to the material used.

 2. The instruments can be played solo, ensemble or large
orchestra in court.
 3. Erhu is the famous Chinese instruments.
 4. Pipa has four strings and 30 frets on a gourd-shaped
frame.
 5. Guqin is a seven zither without bridges.
 6. Dizi is a bamboo instrument with six fingerholes.
 7. Xiao a vertical end-blown flute made from bamboo.
 8. Cantopop is Cantonese popular music.
 9. A tiger –liked animal resting on a sounding box is
called You.
 10. Tone of the Chinese musical instrument is Sheng.

A. ASSIGNMENT(5 minutes)
Direction: On a ½ crosswise, answer the activity
on page 46 on your MAPEH 8 book.

B. VALUES INTEGRATION (5 minutes)

Promotes TEAMWORK and SELF CONFIDENCE.