Grade Level: 1

Content Standards:

The module introduces the element of DYNAMICS in music and aims to have the children demonstrate
their basic understanding through performing, creating, listening, observing and responding activities.

Competencies/Objectives

The learner…

 Interprets through body movements the dynamics of a song.

(e.g. Small movement – soft , Big movement – loud)
 Associates dynamics with the movement of animals.
 Uses the terms “loud” and “soft” to identify volume changes.

Assessment:

The learner must have acquired the following skills in the previous level:

 Identifies loudness and softness in a song and in varied sources of sound.

 Responds to sound dynamics through movement

Content/Topic:

DYNAMICS – Sound Volume; Distinction between loudness and softness in music.

a. CONCEPT MAP

DYNAMICS

SOUND VOLUME

LOUDNESS SOFTNESS
Motivation:

Which pictures are loud and soft?

Dog’s Bark Whisper

School bell Dripping water

Bird’s Chirp Thunder storm

Pre-Test:

LOUD OR SOFT

Activity:

Sing the song “Rock a Bye Baby” and pay careful attention to the mood of the song. Swing your hand in
small movement.
Analysis:

1.) What kind of song it is?

a. Lullaby b. Rock song c.) Pop song

2.) Why do you think the song is soft?

a. Because it is a lively song.

b. Because it meant to help put somebody to sleep.
c. Because it gives you an energetic vibe.

3.) Does it feel right to sing the song in loud dynamic? Explain your answer.
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Next, Sing the song “Happy Birthday” and process it the way “Rock a Bye Baby” was processed. This will
give the children a chance to compare 2 songs with different moods. Likewise, it will give the students a
good understanding of the correct dynamic levels of loud and soft in relation to the mood and style of a
song.

(Clap your hands loudly)

Summative Assessment:

a. Performance Standard

Perform: Perform with dynamics appropriate to the musical mood or style of the material

Create: Choose appropriate dynamic levels to enhance poetry, chants, drama and musical stories

Respond: Use the terms “loud” and “soft” to identify volume changes.