Cup Compositions | Knowitall.org

Lesson Overview

Students will use plastic cups to create their own compositions using symbolic notation and traditional notation of half notes, quarter notes, and eighth notes.

Duration

Less than 1 hour

Lesson Type

Traditional Lesson

Essential Question

Can you compose your own music without an instrument?

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Visual & Performing Arts

-Table/Flat Surface
-Plastic Stadium Cup
-Pencil & Paper/Marker & Dry Erase Board for notation

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Standards

GM.CR Creating - I can use the elements of music to communicate new musical ideas and works.
- GM.CR.1 I can arrange and compose music.
  - GM.CR NH.1 I can arrange a musical idea.
    - GM.CR NH.1.1 I can use rhythm patterns, songs or words to create a musical idea.
    - GM.CR NH.1.2 I can create a musical idea given specific instructions.

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Lesson Created By: MaggieHaggerty

Lesson Partners: ABC (Arts in Basic Curriculum)