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TERM: 1ST TERM

WEEK NINE

Class: Junior Secondary School 3

Age: 14 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ARTS (CCA)

Topic: CONSTRUCTION OF MINOR SCALE

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

I.) Explain the meaning of minor scale

II.)  Identify the types of minor scale

III.) Describe the construction of minor scale

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S

ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher explains the meaning of minor scale and discuss the types of minor scale

Students listens attentively to the teacher                                                                          

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher describes how a minor scale is constructed.

Students exhibit attentiveness and active engagement

STEP 3

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized

note on the board

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

CONSTRUCTION OF MINOR SCALE

A minor scale is a musical scale that follows a specific pattern of intervals and is characterized by its darker, more melancholic sound compared to major scales. The most common type of minor scale is the natural minor scale, which has the following pattern of intervals: whole step, half step, whole step, whole step, half step, whole step, whole step.

Types of minor scale

There are three main types of minor scales:

  1. Natural Minor Scale: Also known as the Aeolian mode, it follows the pattern described above. For example, the A natural minor scale consists of the notes A, B, C, D, E, F, and G.
  2. Harmonic Minor Scale: This scale is similar to the natural minor scale, but with a raised seventh degree. The pattern is: whole step, half step, whole step, whole step, half step, augmented second (3 half steps), half step. For instance, the A harmonic minor scale consists of the notes A, B, C, D, E, F, and G♯.
  3. Melodic Minor Scale: This scale has different ascending and descending forms. The ascending form raises the sixth and seventh degrees compared to the natural minor scale, while the descending form returns to the natural minor scale. The ascending pattern is: whole step, half step, whole step, whole step, whole step, whole step, half step. The descending pattern is the same as the natural minor scale. For example, the A melodic minor scale ascending consists of the notes A, B, C, D, E, F♯, and G♯, while descending, it uses A, G, F, E, D, C, and B.

Construction of minor scale

The construction of a minor scale involves specific steps to create its unique pattern of intervals:

  1. Start with a Note: Choose the starting note for the minor scale.
  2. Follow the Interval Pattern: For the natural minor scale, the pattern of intervals is: whole step, half step, whole step, whole step, half step, whole step, whole step.
  3. Apply Accidentals: Adjust any notes as needed to adhere to the interval pattern. For harmonic and melodic minor scales, additional accidentals may be required to raise certain degrees.

EVALUATION: 1. Briefly discuss the construction of minor scale

  1. What is a minor scale?
  2. State and explain the 3 types of minor scale.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positive