Firefly

Melodic Essential Question: What is the pattern of whole and half steps that creates a scale? (M/m) How does this symbol (#) change the sound of a note? How does this symbol (b) change the sound of a note?
Modified: 2012-06-20

Rhythm Essential Question: How can we combine 8th notes and 16th notes within one beat? What is a complex rhythm? How do we write a complex rhythm? Why do musicians use complex rhythms in their music?
Modified: 2012-06-11

Harmony Essential Question: What is harmony? Does harmony always sound pleasant? What is accompaniment? How can we create harmony?
Modified: 2012-06-08

Jazz Essential Question: Where did jazz begin and what historical events brought key musical components together? What are some of the musical characteristics of jazz? Who were some of the great musicians that influenced the development of Jazz?
Modified: 2020-05-29

Christmas Performance Essential Question: LIGHTS! Camera! Action! What does it take to create a successful show? What are stage directions? Why is it necessary to have the music memorized?
Modified: 2012-06-11

Electronic/Computer Music Composition Essential Question: Can you make your own music and sound like a rock star? What are the features of Garage Band? How can you use these features to create an ABA form of music?
Modified: 2012-06-11

Meter: 6/8 Essential Question: What are the differences between 4/4 and 6/8 Meter if both are 'duple'? How does the note value of notes change from 4/4 to 6/8? How can we count the rhythms of 6/8
Modified: 2012-06-11

Multicultural Music Essential Question: How does the music of other cultures sound different from music that we are used to hearing/experiencing? How can we learn about other cultures and geographic locations based upon what we see, hear, dance, and feel? How does our personal perspective color our interpretation of the music we hear and performances we view?
Modified: 2012-06-08

Historical Time Periods Essential Question: How has history shaped the music of today?
Modified: 2012-06-11