I.
Objectives:
At the end of the lesson students will be able to:
a) define dynamics
b) explain the importance of dynamics
c) perform the song “Boom Chicka Boom” in different dynamic level
II. Subject Matter:
a. Topic: Dynamics
b. References: Microsoft Word - 001-Ch01-elements 2001 (wmich.edu)
c. Materials: Laptop and Power point
III. Procedure
A. Preliminary Activities:
Prayer:
Greetings:
Checking of attendance:
B. Review:
The students will sing the song “Leron Leron Sinta” with the correct melody
C. Motivation:
Tell if it has a Soft or Loud noise
D. Discussion:
Dynamics means how quietly or loudly a piece of music should be played.
All musical aspects relating to the relative loudness (or quietness) of music fall under the
general element of DYNAMICS.
The terms used to describe dynamic levels are often in Italian:
pianissimo [pp] = (very quiet)
piano [p] = (quiet)
mezzo-piano [mp] = (moderately quiet)
mezzo-forte [mf ] = (moderately loud)
forte [f ] = (loud)
fortissimo [ff ] = (very loud)
Other basic terms
relating to Dynamics are:
Crescendo: gradually getting LOUDER
Diminuendo (or decrescendo) : gradually getting QUIETER
Accent: "punching" or "leaning into" a note harder to temporarily emphasize it.
D. Generalization
Dynamics are an important way of conveying the mood of a piece and your use
of dynamics is a marked element of your performance. Composers use dynamics to
change the mood.
E. Application
Arrange the dynamic levels
LOUD
pp f
mf p
ff mp
QUIET
IV. EVALUATION:
Match the correct dynamic term to its abbreviation or symbol
1. Piano mp
2. Forte pp
3. Crescendo p
4. Fortissimo mf
5. Mezzo piano >
6. Mezzo forte f
7. Pianissimo ff
8. Decrescendo <
V. Assignment
Video Presentation: Sing the “Boom Chicka Boom!” song in a different dynamic levels with
movements
Boom Chicka Boom! (forte)
(Students repeat)
I said a boom chicka boom. (piano)
(Students repeat)
I said a Boom Chicka Rocka Chicka Rocka Chicka Boom! (forte)
(Students repeat)
Oh Yeah! (forte with jazz hands over your head)
(Students repeat)
Uh huh. (piano with jazz hands beside your face)
(Students repeat)
I said a Boom Chicka Rocka Chicka Rocka Chicka Boom! (forte)
(Students repeat)