SELF-LEARNING MODULE

GRADE 6
QUARTER 1

WEEK 1
MUSIC

A. Identifies the values of the notes/rests used in a particular song

MOST
ESSENTIAL B. Differentiates aurally among 2 3 4 6
LEARNING 4, 4, 4, and 8 time signatures
COMPETENCIES C. Demonstrates the conducting gestures in time signatures of: 2 3 4 6
4, 4, 4, and 8

D. Creates rhthymic patterns in time signatures of 2 3 4 6

4, 4, 4 and 8 (

TOPICS 1. Values and Notes

2. Time Signatures

TO THE
LEARNERS

Before starting the module, I want you to set aside other tasks which may disturb
you while enjoying the lessons. Read the simple instructions below to successfully enjoy
the objectives of this kit. Have fun!
1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated on every page of this
module.
2. Write in your notebook the concepts about the lessons. Writing enhances learning,
which is important to develop and keep in mind.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in
answering the exercises.
4. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next page.
5. Analyze conceptually the posttest and apply what you have learned.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to ask
for help from your Teacher. Enjoy studying!

HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY!

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 EXPECTATION

This module is created for grade 6 learners. It is expected that each learners shall:

1. Identify the values of notes and rests used in a particular song

2. Give the meaning of each meter or time signature

3. Identify the time signature of the given group of notes/rest

4. Create a rhythmic pattern in a simple and compound meter.

BRIEF
INTRODUCTION

Notes and the rest have different values according to the given time signatures.

Beats in Beats in
Name Note Rest 2, 3, 4 6
4 4 4 8
Whole 4 8

2 4
Half

Quarter 1 2

Eighth 1/2 1

Sixteenth 1/4 1/2

Dotted Whole
6 12

Dotted Half 3 6
.
Dotted
Quarter 1 1/2 3

Dotted Eighth 1/2 1 1/2

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 When these notes and rests are combined, a rhythmic pattern is created.

Time Signature and its meaning

2 2 means there are 2 beats in each measure, 4 means a quarter note/rest will
4
receive 1 beat.

3 3 means there are 3 beats in each measure, 4 means a quarter note/rest will
4 receive 1 beat.

4 4 means there are 4 beats in each measure, 4 means a quarter note/rest will
4 receive 1 beat.

6 6 means there are 6 beats in each measure, 8 means an eighth note/rest will

8 receive 1 beat

ACTIVITY 1
DIRECTION: Complete the patterns below for the corresponding time
signature. Write your answer in the given space.

1. 4
4 _______________________

2. 2
4 ______________________

3. 3
4 ______________________

4. 6
8 ______________________
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5. 6
8 ______________________

ACTIVITY 2

DIRECTION: Write the correct time signature of the following group of

notes/rests. Write 2 3 4
4, 4, or 4 in the space provided.

1 2
. ..

3 4
. .

5
.

ACTIVITY 3

DIRECTION: Put a check on the box if the group of notes/rests are in 6

time signature. 8

1
3
.
.

2 4 5
.

2 , 3, 0r 4
4 4 4
4
 ACTIVITY 4

DIRECTION: Complete the measures with only one note or rest.

3
4

2
4

4
4

6
8

3
4

5
 REMEMBER

A time signature tells you how the music is to be counted. The

time signature is written at the beginning of the staff after the clef and
key signature.
Time signatures consist of two numbers written like a fraction.

The top number of the time signature tells you how many beats
to count. This could be any number. Most often the number of beats
will fall between 2 and 12.
The bottom number tells you what kind of note to count. That is,
whether to count the beats as quarter notes, eighth notes, or sixteenth
notes. So the only numbers you will see as the bottom number (the
denominator) will correspond to note values:
Time Signature and its meaning.

2 2 means there are 2 beats in each measure, 4 means a quarter note/rest will
4
receive 1 beat.

3 3 means there are 3 beats in each measure, 4 means a quarter note/rest will
4 receive 1 beat.

4 4 means there are 4 beats in each measure, 4 means a quarter note/rest will
4 receive 1 beat.

6 6 means there are 6 beats in each measure, 8 means an eighth note/rest will

8 receive 1 beat

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 CHECK YOUR
UNDESTANDING

Choose the letter of the correct answer.

2,3.4
1. A quarter note/rest receives ______beat in 444 time signatures.

A. 1 B.1/2 C. ¼ D. 1
Music of Lowlands of Luzon
2. In 2
MODULE
time signature
4 2number tells? There are
what does the upper

____ beats in a measure.

A. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D. 8

3. What note will receive one beat in 4 time signature?

4

A. B. C. D.

4. What does the lower number (4 ) mean in 3 time signature? A

4
quarter note will receive _____beat.

A. 4 B. 3 C. 2 D. 1

5. There are _____quarter notes ( ) in 4 time signature.

4
A. 4 B. 3 C. 2 D. 1

. Analyze the rhythmic pattern. Identify the meter of each rhythmic pattern.
Write your answer on the line.

__________ 1.

__________ 2.

___________ 3.

___________ 4.

___________ 5.