DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN TEACHING MUSIC 2

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the pupils must be able to:
a. identify the concept of ostinato;
b. adhere to the importance of ostinato pattern in music; and
c. create an ostinato pattern of a chosen song.
II. Subject Matter
A. Topic: Ostinato
B. Values Integrated: Cooperation, Musical Valuing.
C. Reference: Pilot School MTBMLE Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health 2.Illagan, Amelia M.
et.al, 2013 pp.32-33
D. Materials: Laptop, speaker, guitar model, printed pictures.
E. Approach: Collaborative Approach, Learner-centered.
F. Strategy: Cooperative learning strategy.
G. Method: Dalcroze Eurythmic Method.
H. Techniques: Stop dance, Sing me pattern me.

III. Procedure
Teacher’s Activity Pupil’s Activity
A. Preparatory Activities
1. Drill
Good morning, class! Good morning, Teacher!

How are you this morning? We’re fine, teacher!

That’s great!

Now, before we start our class today. We will be

having an action song which titled “The Singing
Walrus” to energize our body.
Are you familiar with this song class? (pupil’s responds)

Okay, for those who are not familiar with the song don’t
you worry because we will perform it together, just
follow, teacher okay?
Are you excited class? Yes, Teacher!

Okay, let’s start!

(teacher dances) (pupils dances)

Wow! All of you are great dancers!

Let’s give ourselves a “Very good” clap!
Repeat after me.
1,2,3 1,2,3
1,2,3 1,2,3
Very good! Very good! Very good! Very good! Very good! Very good!

2. Review
Can anyone from the class share what was our topic
last meeting? Simple rhythmic pattern, teacher!

Yes! That’s right.

Last meeting we discussed about the simple rhythmic
patterns. Now, we will have a game which titled “Stop
Dance” Are you familiar with that game, class? Yes, teacher!
Okay, that’s good!

I have prepared here a music and then you are going to

dance. When the music stops, you are going to freeze or
you are not allowed to move. Once I caught you move,
then you are the one who will answer the question that I
have prepared. Am I understood, class? Yes, teacher!

Are you excited? Yes, teacher!

Okay let’s start!

(music plays and then stops) (pupil dances and then stopped)

Okay! I caught someone moving. Now, here’s your

question.
What is rhythmic pattern? It is a combination of beats and rests, teacher!
Correct!

(the game continues) (the game continues)

I caught you moving. Now, here is your question.

Give an example of a song that has rhythmic pattern? “Ten Little Indians”, teacher!
Correct!

(music plays then stops) (someone caught moving)

What kind of pattern is Ten Little Indian? It is an example of a two-beat pattern, teacher!
You are right! I can see that you really understand our
last topic and because of that I will give all of you a
special reward and you can claim it after our class. Yeyyy!

3. Motivation

This time, we will have another activity. I have

prepared some songs with lyrics with its corresponding
patterns and we will perform it together.

Are you ready class? Yes, teacher!

Great! Now let’s start!

First song “Rain, rain, go away”

Second song “Leron, Leron, Sinta”

Third song “Twinkle, Twinkle, little star”

Did you enjoyed our activity class? Yes, teacher!

Now, what have you observed with our activity, class? We used body movements to relate the beat of the
song, teacher!

Great Job! Another one? There is a pattern in the beat of the songs, teacher!

Yes, that’s right. Very good!

B. Developmental Activities

1. Presentation of the Lesson

Based on our activity earlier, what do you think will

be our topic for today? Song patterns, teacher!

Very good! It is connected with song patterns.

Our topic for today is all about ostinato pattern.

a. Setting of Standards

But before we proceed to our discussion. We have a

very special guest. Who do you think will be our guest
class? ( student guesses)

Hmm…so many guesses…

Now, let us welcome our guest. She is no other than,
Taylor Swift! Wow, Taylor Swift!
Now, you must settle down because Taylor Swift have a
very important message for us.
Kindly read Taylor Swift’s message class.
 Listen carefully to your teacher.
 Participate actively in the class.
 Cooperate with your group mates.
 Avoid making unnecessary noise.
 Raise your hand if you have your question.

Can I and Taylor Swift expect that from all of you, Yes, teacher!
class?

Very good! Because of that let’s give ourselves a

“shake it off clap” Repeat after me.
I shake it off
I shake it off I shake it off
I shake it off I shake it shake it off!
I shake it shake it off!

2. Discussion No, teacher!

Class, are you familiar with the word ostinato?

Okay, don’t worry because we will discuss that today. An ostinato is a short melodic rhythmic phrase that
Kindly read the definition of ostinato, class. is repeated by the same voice or instrument in a
musical piece.

Yes, it is a pattern that goes over and over again without

changing unless the composer make some changes in
the composition.
 That is why as have you observed with our activity
earlier we repeated the songs and we used body
movements to create a pattern and highlight the beat of
the music just like clapping.

Aside from clapping, can you give me some examples

of a body movement that we can use to create an Shoulder tapping, teacher!
ostinato pattern class?
Stomping, teacher!
Very good! Another one?

Great job! We can also use patting, snapping our

fingers, plucking our lips, and many more!

Class always remember, ostinato is very important

because it helps us to understand and remember the
beats easily in a music or a song.
Yes, teacher!
Do you understand class?

Very good! Because of that let’s give ourselves a good

job clap!
Repeat after me. 1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3 1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3 Good Job!
Good Job!

3. Generalization It is a rhythmic phrase that is repeated, teacher!

Again what is ostinato class?

Very good!
Body movements like clapping and stomping,
What movements can we use to highlight the beats? teacher!

Very good! Seems like you really understand our lesson

class. And because of that let’s give ourselves, a very
good clap! Kindly repeat after me.
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3 1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3 Very good! Very good! Very good!
Very good! Very good! Very good!

a. a. Valuing
Now, we knew what ostinato is one of the important To remember the beat of a song by repeating and
elements in music. But how can we say this? using movements, teacher!

Row, row, row your boat, teacher!

Very good, can you give some examples of these
songs?
Great, now can you sing that song for us with the use of (Pupil’s sings)
ostinato patterns? And class, if you know that song you
can sing along.

(everyone claps)
Yes, very good! That is indeed an example of an
ostinato!
Because of that let us give ourselves a round of
applause!
C. Application

Now that you’ve already learned about the ostinato

patterns, let’s have another activity. This activity is
called “Sing me, Pattern me”. I will group you into two
groups, this will be the group 1, and this will be the
group 2. With your group, you are going to choose a
song and create your own ostinato patterns and perform
it to the class. You can do clapping, patting, snapping,
and etc.
Yes, Teacher!
Am I clear, class?

Very good! Now to grade your performance, I have  Mastery of the tune of the song – 10%
prepared here the rubrics for this activity. Kindly read.  Timing and dynamics – 10%
 Mastery of the ostinato patterns – 10%
 Collaboration and cooperation among
group members- 20%

That’s with a total of fifty percent (50%)!

Now, I’ll give you 5 minutes to prepare and 3 minutes Yes, teacher!
each group to present and perform. Are you ready
class?
(Student’s performing)

Great! Now let’s start!

Wow! Great job class. I’m very impressed with your

performance, and because of that let’s give ourselves an
“Ang galing mo” clap. 1,2,3 (clap)
Repeat after me. 1,2,3 (stomp)
1,2,3 (clap) Ang galing! Ang galing!
1,2,3 (stomp) Ang galing galing!
Ang galing! Ang galing!
Ang galing galing!
IV. Evaluation
Direction: Encircle the letter of the correct answer. Direction: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. What is an ostinato in music? 1. What is an ostinato in music?
a. A type of instrument. a. A type of instrument.
b. A repeated musical pattern b. A repeated musical pattern
c. A fast tempo. c. A fast tempo.
d. A high-pitched sound. d. A high-pitched sound.

2. Which of the following best describes an ostinato’s 2. Which of the following best describes an
purpose in music? ostinato’s purpose in music?
a. It changes the key of the song. a. It changes the key of the song.
b. It adds variety to the music. b. It adds variety to the music.
c. It makes the music louder. c. It makes the music louder.
d. It slows down the tempo d. It slows down the tempo

3. How is an ostinato different from a melody? 3. How is an ostinato different from a melody?
a. An ostinato is always played softly. a. An ostinato is always played softly.
b. An ostinato is a repeated pattern while a melody is b. An ostinato has no rhythm.
a sequence of single notes. c. An ostinato is a repeated pattern while a
c. An ostinato has no rhythm. melody is a sequence of single notes.
d. A melody is always played by drums. d. A melody is always played by drums.

4. Which of the following examples is an ostinato? 4. Which of the following examples is an ostinato?
a. Playing a different tune every time. a. Repeating the same musical pattern.
b. Repeating the same musical pattern. b. Playing a different tune every time.
c. Changing the tempo constantly. c. Changing the tempo constantly.
d. Playing only one note throughout the entire song. d. Playing only one note throughout the entire
song.

5. In a piece of music, what does it mean if you hear a 5. In a piece of music, what does it mean if you
steady “clap, clap, clap” throughout? hear a steady “clap, clap, clap” throughout?
a. The music is about to end. a. The music is about to end.
b. There is an ostinato in the music. b. The tempo is getting faster.
c. The tempo is getting faster. c. The instruments are out of tune.
d. The instruments are out of tune. d. There is an ostinato in the music.

V. Assignment.

Make a 3 minutes video of you together with your

family singing a song that emphasizes melody. Search
in YouTube for reference.

Prepared by:
Charlene Calinawan
Marychou Burgos
Joana Marie Alforque
Angela Gemperoso
May Kyla Laniba