MUSIC
Grade 7
Learner’s Material
(Units 1 and 2) 1
MUSIC LEARNING MODULE 1: Music of Cordillera
I TARGET GRADE LEVEL: Grade 7
II MODULE 1: Music of Cordillera
III TIME ALLOTMENT: 2 Hours
IV OVERVIEW OF THE MODULE
The lesson is an overview on the music of the Cordillera, or the Highlands of Luzon, where
several ethnolonguistic groups in the mountains of the Cordillera live. Through the lesson, one
will discover how the Cordillerans express their feelings towards each other and the
environment, their history, and their supernatural beliefs through the medium of the voice and/or
musical instruments. A group performance inspired by examples of Cordillera music will
culminate the educational experience.
V PERFORMANCE STANDARD
Analyzes musical elements and processes of Philippine music.
Correlates Philippine music to Philippine culture.
Performs examples of Philippine music, alone and with others, in appropriate tone, pitch,
rhythm, expression, and style.
VI COMPETENCIES/OBJECTIVES
Analyzes an example of Philippine music from the Highlands and Lowlands of Luzon, and
describes how the musical elements are used.
Explains the distinguishing characteristics of representative Philippine music from the
Highlands and Lowlands of Luzon, in relation to history and culture of the area.
Analyzes the relationship of functions of Philippine music from the Highlands and Lowlands of
Luzon, to the lives of the people.
Sings accurately representative songs from the Highlands and Lowlands of Luzon, alone and
/ or with others.
Performs on available instruments music from the Highlands and Lowlands of Luzon, alone
and / or with others.
Improvises simple rhythmic / harmonic accompaniments to selected Philippine music from the
Highlands and Lowlands of Luzon.
Explores ways of producing sounds on a variety of sources that would simulate the
instruments being studied.
Evaluates music and music performances by applying knowledge of musical elements and
style.
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VII CONTENT/TOPIC
Music of the Cordillera
Vocal Music – Hudhud (chanted epic poetry)
Instrumental Music- Bamboo Stamping Tubes (Tongatong), Bamboo Pipes in a Row
(Saggeypo), Bamboo Buzzers (Bungkaka), Bamboo Jew’s Harp (Kubing), Patteteg (Bamboo
Leg Xylophones), Gongs (Gangsa Topayya and Palook)
Cultural Context (History and Traditions) – – Apayao, Bontok, Ibaloi, Ifugao, Kalinga,
Tingguian
Composition: Chanted Poetry, Songs (children’s songs, lullaby, spirit songs, narrative
legends), Dances
Social Functions: Music for Worship and Rituals, Work (Planting), Sleep, Courtship
Performance Styles / Techniques
VIII RESOURCES
Readings:
http://www.cpaphils.org/cordillera.htm
http://www.koleksyon.com/filipinoheritage/phil-music/pre-colonial-indigenous-music.asp
http://www.intangible.org/Features/kalinga/pages/page1.html (with audios and videos already)
http://folklore.philsites.net/stories/heroism1.html
http://www.unesco.org/culture/ich/index.php?RL=00015 (with audios and videos already)
http://www.unesco.org/bpi/intangible_heritage/phillipines.htm
Maceda, Jose (1998). Gongs and Bamboo. Quezon City: University of the Philippines Press.
Recordings:
Hudhud-
“Aliguyon the Animation”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv9mc5JNeg4
“Hudhud hi Aliguyon (Hudhud chants of the Ifugao)”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRu0F_LGP9I
Mambayu-
“1-17 Kalinga Mabayu (rice-pounding song)”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0yLA37Mhz4
Bagbagto-
“1-16 Ibaloy Bagbagto (children’s song)”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKuvbJEtvB4
Tongali-
“1-03 Kalinga tongali (bamboo nose flute)”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkmF3mIAi5Y 3
Saggeypo-
“1-11 Kalinga saggeypo (bamboo pipes in a row)”
Tongatong-
“1-10 Kalinga tongatong (bamboo stamping tubes)”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PjFND2gFjo
Bungkaka-
“1-08 Kalinga bungkaka (bamboo buzzers)”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lb_gKCSLDu0
Gangsa-
“1-02 Kalinga gangsa topayya (flat gongs played with the hands)”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HrbFjYbMiE
“1-01 Kalinga gangsa pattung/palook (flat gongs played with sticks)”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8azfI8CLbQ
IX ACTIVITIES
K-W-L Chart: Write what you currently know about the music of Cordillera under column 1 and
what you want to know about the music of Cordillera under column 2.
Music of Cordillera 1 Concept Map: Based on the contents of the
readings and links given above, fill in the boxes below with details
regarding the Music of Cordillera.
