Generative Topic: Patterns

Music

Sound

Thought

Rhymes

Mathematical Equations

Cause and Effect

Space between notes played at once

Defining Features

Notes being connected to be played at the same beat

Atypical Examples

Notes being played that are a half step apart-the notes look as if they should be played separately due to spacing

A 2nd Interval

Typical Examples

Chords

F Major

C Major

G Minor

Notes being played in separate staffs at the same time

C Major Dual Octave

Same note in different Octaves

Definition: The pattern comes when we see a repetition of the same spacing between notes

Misconceptions:

Undergeneralization

Notes have to be in the same octave to count as the same

Overgeneralization

Notes that look the same distance apart are the same no matter their location on the staff

Common Misconceptions

The same note repeated in separate beats

Starting with the same note, but slightly different spacing

Formal Operational Stage

Eighth Grade Age Students

Blocks of instruction ranging from 7-15 minutes

Require mix of group discussion as well as instructor modeling -- LOTS of visual aides as well as white boards to practice on

Musical Patterns

Features

Melodic patterns

Timing patterns

Patterns in style

Patterns in meaning

Patterns in speed