LESSON GUIDE

MAPEH 4
Music and Arts
(QUARTER I – WEEK 3)

I. Attributes, Curriculum Content, Standards, and Lesson

Competencies

A. Attributes Key Critical Thinker and Articulate: Be able to

Stage Outcome process information and express ideas
(Indicator) clearly (Elaborates simple and complex
ideas / Validates information from various
sources / Draws out conclusions about
one’s environment.)
Empowered Bangsamoro: Be able to value
one’s cultural identity. (Takes pride in
one’s traditions, customs, beliefs, history
and cultural identity / Identified self as
Bangsamoro / Reflects on one’s roles in
achieving the aspiration of Bangsamoro
People.

B. Content Standard The learners demonstrate understanding of

how one’s cultural identity/ies and local
tradition/s, including concepts, processes and
influence creative decisions.

C. Performance The learners apply local cultural and traditional

Standard concepts, processes and practices in Music and
Arts in creative works about one’s cultural
identity.

D. Learning
Competency and Explain the basic concepts and principles of
Objectives sound, theater, dance and visual elements
based on the representations in the creative
works of their province,
Objectives
1. Recall the key components of the Inaul
Festival.
2. Enumerate the art forms showcased during

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the Inaul Festival.
3. Discuss the distinctive local processes and
 practices utilized to make Inaul Festival
costumes, props, decorations, music, and
dance performances.
4. Explain how the Maguindanaon people's
cultural identity is embodied in the Inaul
Festival.

E. Content Theme: “My Cultural Identity and My

Province”
Relevant Local Forms, Themes,
Representation, Mediums, And Practices in
Music and Arts

I. PERFORMING ARTS
A. Music
1. Timbre
 Vocal/Instrumental
2. Dynamics
 Relevant Level of Dynamics
Musical Behaviors: Active Listening; Performing
(singing, chanting, and playing instruments or
other sound sources)
B. Dance Forms
1. Relevant Local Dance Forms
2. Relevant Elements of Artistic
Expression with local context

The elements of artistic expressions and

principles of composition are discussed based
on how they are used in the local art practices.
E. Learning A. PowerPoint Presentation
Resources B. Video Clips
C. Visual Aids
D. References MATATAG Curriculum Guide, Bangsamoro
Basic Education Curriculum Framework,
MATATAG Lesson Exemplars
https://www.festivalscape.com/philippines/
maguindanao-del-sur/inaul-festival/
https://centerforworldmusic.org/2021/09/
instrument-kulintang/
https://www.dancepinoy.com/2009/04/silong-
sa-ganding.html

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II. TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCEDURES

A. Lesson Proper (4A’s Approach)

ACTIVITY (Do)
Activity 1: THE CREATIVE WORKS IN MY PROVINCE
Instructions: Unscramble the provided jumbled letters below
each picture to determine the word or idea. Write your answer
on the box provided.

KIOR LSINIGK NGAUN

NGKUTALIN LOMAGN

Note: The following pictures/creative works have the reflection of

Bangsamoro cultural identity.
The teacher is highly encouraged to select and present creative works
within their locality.

ANALYSIS (Think)
Instruction: The teacher will divide the class into two and may
follow the mechanics of the game “Family Feud”
Name the best five (5) festivals in Maguindanao.

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Note: The teacher will reveal the answers using a PowerPoint
presentation (PPT) or any available material. The teacher is highly
encouraged to select and present creative works (festivals) within their
locality.
A short description of the festival will be given by the teacher when the
name of the festival is included in the list.
Guide Questions:
 Are you familiar with the festivals on the board/screen?
 What are other festivals you know in Maguindanao?
 Did you ever watch or experience joining a festival dance?
 What can you say about festival dances?

C. ABSTRACTION (Learn)

THE INAUL FESTIVAL

Inaul Festival comes from the word Inaul which translates to woven
in the English Language. It refers to the old-age practice of hand-weaving
colorful Inaul fabric which is a tradition in Maguindanao and has become a
cultural symbol of its people. The act of weaving is considered “highest
form of artistic expression”, and the skill is taught and passed from one
generation to the next.
Yards of the textile are created using backstrap wooden loom (such
as the one used by weavers in the past) and hand loom. A thread
called Sutra derived from Spider Web was originally used for the making
of the tapestry, raw materials for production of the fabric include cotton,
rayon, and silk.
The fabric is regarded as one of royalty and a status symbol. Its
colors represent a universe of meanings: nobility is black, peace is green,
purity is white, and royalty is yellow and orange. It is characterized by
elaborate designs, some of which can only be worn by a person of noble
lineage, and contains motifs that are derived from inspiration of stories
and feelings.
The first ever Inaul Festival was launched within the term of Esmael
Mangudadatu from February 9 to 14, 2017. Inaul Festival replaced the
Sagayan Festival, which had been conducted in the province since 2012.
The provincial government renamed the celebration to what it is
presently known because Sagayan was registered by Lanao del Norte at
the Department of Tourism.

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 The festival was conceptualized as a celebration of its culture and
tradition; to give the limelight to Inaul weaving; to foster peaceful co-
existence of Christian, Muslim, and native populations in the province; and
to promote the Local Tourism Industry. The launching of Inaul Festival
increased the popularity of this ancient textile-making tradition, its
promotion sparking an increase in its demand and price, and paved the
means in connecting suppliers with traders from various parts of the
Bangsamoro Region and the whole country.

FEATURED ART FORMS IN THE INAUL FESTIVAL

Traditional Maguindanaon Instruments and Dance

The traditional musical instruments of Maguindanaon are called
the kulintang Ensemble, composed of the following;

Kulintang - consists of eight knobbed

bronze gongs that are graduated in
pitch. It sits on a wooden stand called
an antangan. Each gong is supported
by thin cords attached to the antangan,
to allow the sound to resonate.

Agung - The second instrument of

the ensemble is the agung. These
are two very large gongs that
provide the bass register to the
ensemble.

Gandingan - The third instrument of the

ensemble is the gandingan, composed of
four hanging gongs also known as the
“talking gongs.” Musicians often used the
gandingan to send messages, typically
romantic, to other players in the
ensemble or across distances.

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 Babandil - The fourth instrument is
the Babandil (also commonly spelled
as babandir), the ensemble's
timekeeper. It is a medium-sized
knobbed gong.

Dabakan - The last instrument of the ensemble is

the Dabakan, a gourd-shaped drum that
provides the rhythm to the ensemble. It is
typically made from the stump of a palm
tree, and the drum head is traditionally
fashioned from monitor lizard skin (or
sometimes snakeskin). Due to the
endangered status of monitor lizards in the
Philippines, goatskin is now widely used.

Dance is an essential part of our culture because it helps to

improve and promote the country. The development of folk dance
contributes significantly to enhancing our culture's characteristics
and differentiation from other countries because it reflects the true
Filipino in us. The same is true for the Maguindanaon people, who
place a high value on their traditional folk dances.
It incorporates influences from immigrants and ancient epics
while retaining Maguindanaon roots. Maguindanao folk dancing is a
true reflection of their daily lives over the centuries while also
enchanting modern audiences. In modern times, the dances were
performed at festivals, birth celebrations, and weddings. Many
Maguindanao folk dances still feature ancient dances performed in
colorful costumes worn during the province of Maguindanaons trial
period.

Sagayan - Sagayan is a Southeast Asian theatrical dance form. This

"war" dance is said to have originated in the Philippines, and it is
primarily performed by the
Maguindanaon and Maranao
communities. The dance is
performed to honor the
Maguindanaon and Maranao
communities, who were thought to
be warriors. The dance features
organdy colored costumes,

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 including three-tiered skirts and incredibly brightly colored
headgear. It also includes props like beautifully painted shields and
a double-bladed sword called "Kampilan." Sagayan is
https://www.google.com/search?q=asik+dance+clipart

made up of movements like leaping, turning, jumping, kicking, and

rolling. Furthermore, the dancers are supposed to move in a
"trance" because doing so is said to drive away unwanted evil
spirits.

Asik – step into the mesmerizing world of

Maguindanaoan culture with the
enchanting Asik dance. The Asik dance is a
traditional dance of the Maguindanaoan
people of the Philippines. It is typically
performed by a female dancer, known as
an Asik, who uses graceful movements to
narrate stories or express emotions, often
accompanied by a percussion ensemble.
The dance is characterized by intricate
hand movements, flowing gestures, and
sometimes the use of scarves or fans to
enhance the visual presentation.
https://www.google.com/search?
q=asik+dance+clipart

The role of the Inaul Festival in preserving and promoting

Maguindanaon cultural identity
The festival has developed over the years into an excessive exhibition of
dance, music, art, and food festivals that draw thousands of visitors from
all over the region. Inaul Festival showcases the rich Maguindanaon
cultural heritage and tradition through different activities such as street
dancing, traditional games, and cultural shows. Here are the roles of the
Inaul Festival in preserving and promoting Maguindanaon’s uniqueness:
 It is a vibrant and artistic expression of Maguindanaon identity
and Bangsamoro as a whole.
 This festival is not only about colorful parades, dances and
musicality; it is also evidence of the region’s rich heritage and a
way to honor ancestral culture and traditions.
 As you explore the substance of this event, you will see how it
brings the community together, forging a sense of unity and
pride among the Bangamoro people.

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  It promotes social interaction and bonding while strengthening
the local economy and tourism.

Note: The teacher is encouraged to use their festival dance in their

locality.
Instruction: To gain a deeper understanding of Maguindanaon’s rich
culture and traditions, the teacher will present the different featured arts
forms in Inaul Festival using pictures, video clips, and other related
materials. After the presentation, the learners will be asked and explain
about the different featured arts forms in Inaul Festival.
MY INAUL FESTIVAL and MY MAGUINDANAON CULTURE: Explore
My Province Through MDVAT

Featured Art INTRODUCTION MEDIA/CREATIVE WORK

Forms in the
Inaul Festival

- Link for the Inaul Festival Traditional

Music:
Music Listen to the
Music of Inaul https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Festival v=VgHnCY0wlA0

-Link for the Inaul Festival Street

Dancing Music:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=iA6WflAE2CQ

Watch sample - Inaul Festival Street Dancing:

Street dance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
and Free v=iA6WflAE2CQ
Interpretation
Videos Imitate - Inaul Festival Free Interpretation:
Dance
the simple https://www.youtube.com/watch?
and basic v=cSJqWJ2-sXA&t=1s
steps of the
Inaul Festival
to experience
the dance.

Note: Attached are the links that the teacher can use before and
during the discussion. The teacher is encouraged to use their
festival dance in their locality.

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 APPLICATION (Use)
Activity
Instruction: The teacher will group the class into two. Each
group will be asked to explain about the different featured art forms in
Inaul Festival. The topic of each group will be determined through draw
lots by the group leaders. Each group will be given 5 minutes to prepare
and another 5 minutes to present their output.
Group 1: Identify and explain the musical instruments used in Inaul
Festival and create your own sounds using claps, chants, or any
available materials in the classroom that can produce sounds.
Group 2: Differentiate Street dance and Free Interpretation dance.
Discuss their differences and perform at least 3 basic steps of street
dance.
RUBRICS

Criteria Points

Presentation/Delivery 10 points

Content 10 points

Discipline and cooperation of each

10 points
member
Total 30 points

III. EVALUATION
Instruction: Answer the following questions.
Complete the statements below:
1. Today, I learn _________________________________________

___.
2. My favorite part of the lesson is ____________________________

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3. I would like to learn more about __________

_______________________.
Reflection on Learning
• In your simple way as a Grade 4 learner, how can you preserve and
promote your cultural identity?

ANSWER KEYS
Activity 1:
1. Okir
2. Singkil
3. Agung
4. Kulintang
5. Malong

Activity 2:
1. Meguyaya Festival – Upi, Maguindanao del Norte

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2. Shariff Kabunsuan Festival – Cotabato City, Province of Mag. del Norte
3. Inaul Festival – Buluan, Maguindano del Sur
4. Padang-Padang Festival - Parang, Maguindanao del Norte
5. Kudaraten Festival – Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte

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