DIVISION TRAINING ON BASIC MUSIC

CONCEPTS FOR GRADES 4, 5 & 6

JANICE S. LECHUGAS
TRAINER
OBJECTIVES: At the end of the session, happy
learners are expected to:

1. Use appropriate musical terms to

indicate variations in tempo e.g.
largo and presto; MU4TPIVb-2
2. Create and perform body
movements appropriate to a given
tempo; MU5TPIVc-d-2
3. Apply appropriately various tempo
to vocal and instrumental music.
MU6TXIVa-b- 3
TEMPO (Review of concepts from G1-3)
GRADE CONTENT STANDARDS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES CODE
LEVEL
GRADE 1 The learner demonstrates The learner performs with The learner demonstrates the basic music MU1TP-Iva-2
understanding of the basic accuracy varied tempi concepts of tempo through movements
concepts of tempo. through movements or dance (fast/slow)
steps to enhance poetry, The learners uses body movements or MU1TP-Ivb-3
chants, drama and musical dance steps to respond to varied tempo
stories. (slow movements for slow music, last
movements for fast music)
The learners uses varied tempo to enhance MU1TP-Ivc-5
poetry, chants, drama and musical stories.
GRADE 2 The leaners demonstrates The learner uses varied The learner follows the correct tempo of a MU2TP-Ivb-4
understanding of the basic tempo to enhance rhymes, song including tempo changes.
concepts of tempo. chants, drama and musical
stories. The learner distinguishes “slow”, MU2TP-Ivb-5
“slower”, “fast”, and “faster” in recorded
music.
GRADE 3 The leaners demonstrates The learner enhances The learner applies correct tempo and MU3TP-Iva-2
understanding of the concepts of performance of poetry, tempo changes by following basic
tempo in order to respond to chants, drama, musical conducting gestures.
conducting symbols indicating stories and songs by using a
The learner distinguishes among fast, MU3TP-Ivb-5
variations in tempo. variety of tempo.
moderate, and slow in music.

The learner performs songs with MU3TP-Iva-c-7

TEMPO
GRADE CONTENT STANDARDS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES CODE
LEVEL
GRADE 4 The learner demonstrates The learner creates and The learner uses appropriate musical MU4TPIVb-2
understanding of concepts performs body terms to indicate variations in tempo
pertaining to speed/flow of movements appropriate to 1. largo
music demonstrates a given tempo 2. presto
understanding of concepts
pertaining to speed/flow of
music.
GRADE 5 The learner recognizes the The learner applies The learner uses appropriate musical MU5TPIVc-d-
musical symbols and appropriately, various terminology to indicate variations in 2
demonstrates understanding tempo to vocal and tempo:
of concepts pertaining to instrumental 1. largo 2. presto 3. allegro
speed in music. performances. 4.moderato 5. andante 6. vivace 7.
ritardando 8.accelerando
GRADE 6 The learner demonstrates The learner performs a The learner identifies the different MU6TXIVa-b-
understanding of the various given song, using tempo tempo in a music sample: 1
tempo. marks appropriately. 1. allegro 2. andante 3. ritardando
4. accelerando 5. largo 6. presto 7.
vivace
The learner demonstrates the MU6TXIVa-b-
different kinds of tempo by following 3
tempo marks in a song from the
ACTIVATING PRIOR KNOWLEDGE

Ahhhhh……
Awitin Mo at Isasayaw mo ang Simbolo ko!
 Ahhhhh……
Awitin Mo at Isasayaw mo ang Simbolo ko!

Pumili ng isang awitin na nabibilang sa

baitang mo. Awitin at saliwan mo ito ng
galaw ng katawanbase sa simbolo na
ipapakita.
TEMPO
– Wikang Italya na tumutukoy sa bilis o bagal ng isang awitin.

- Nagbibigay ng ideya sa mga mang-await o manunugtog

kung gaano kabilis o kabagal dapat awitin o tugtugin ang
isang kanta.
How do we measure Tempo/Speed?

Metronome
M.M. – Maelzel’s Metronome
Beats Per Minute
GRADE 4 MUSIC
4 QUARTER
TH

TEMPO
CONTENT STANDARDS

The learner demonstrates

understanding of concepts
pertaining to speed/flow of music.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The learner creates and performs

body movements appropriate to a
given tempo.
MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING
COMPETENCY MU4TPIVb-2
The learner uses appropriate
musical terms to indicate variations
in tempo
1. largo
2. presto
Unlocking of Terms:
LARGO (noun) – slow; in a broad; dignified style
- a very slow tempo

PRESTO (noun) – at a rapid tempo

- suddenly as if magic
 Unlocking of Terms:
TEMPO MARKS DEFINITIONS BPM (Beats Per
Minute)
LARGO Very slow; in a broad; dignified 40-60
style
napakabagal
PRESTO at a rapid tempo 168-200
Mabilis na mabilis
LARGO – 40 – 60 BPM
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Dz5ipM_3Mc&list=PLm7jOXEh
VbEVYsHPMPRfNsxnpDCG1OZh7
PRESTO – 168 – 200 BPM
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSoeI2L15UY
Application (Learn the song using the principle of sound before sight)
Application (The learners will perform the song using LARGO and
PRESTO with appropriate body movements)
GRADE 5 MUSIC
4 QUARTER
TH

TEMPO
CONTENT STANDARDS

The learner recognizes the musical

symbols and demonstrates
understanding of concepts
pertaining to speed in music
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The learner applies appropriately,

various tempo to vocal and
instrumental performances
MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING
COMPETENCY MU5TPIVc-d-2
The learner uses appropriate
musical terminology to indicate
variations in tempo:
1. largo 2. presto
3. allegro 4. moderato
5. andante 6. vivace
7. ritardando 8. accelerando
 Unlocking of Terms:
TEMPO MARKS DEFINITION BPM (Beats Per Minute)

LARGO slow; in a broad; dignified style 40-60

PRESTO at a rapid tempo 168-200

ALLEGRO fast, quickly and bright 109-132

MODERATO moderately 86-97

ANDANTE at a walking pace 73-77

VIVACE lively and fast 132-140

gradually becoming slower No exact speed
RITARDANDO
gradually becoming faster No exact speed
ACCELERANDO
 Unlocking of Terms:(for better comparison)
TEMPO MARKS (from slowest- MEANING BPM (Beats Per Minute)
fastest)
LARGO napakabagal 40-60

ANDANTE mabagal 73-77

MODERATO Katamtamang bilis o bagal 86-97

ALLEGRO Mabilis 109-132

VIVACE Mas mabilis at mas masigla 132-140

PRESTO Mabilis na mabilis 168-200

Pabagal ng pabaal No exact speed
RITARDANDO
Pabilis ng pabilis No exact speed
ACCELERANDO
 E! WAK, E! WAK

E! Wak, E! Wak, Hey! Bird, Hey! Bird

Malo ata mahak Let us join, plant.
Let us cross the Bateng Balnabe
Kmitay ata bateng balnabe
Let us pick some taro
Matok ata kilong la dee And broil a native chicken
Tmate ata anuk tanafe Oh! Sorry, there is nothing left
Kyehe! Ta lande ge! for you.
Application (Ask the learners to perform the music using different
tempo marks)
Application (Ask the learners to perform the music using different
variations of tempo marks)
GRADE 6 MUSIC
4 QUARTER
TH

TEMPO
CONTENT STANDARDS

The learner demonstrates

understanding of the various
tempo.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The learner performs a given song,

using tempo marks appropriately.
MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING
COMPETENCY MU6TXIVa-b-1
The learner identifies the different tempo
in a music sample:
1. allegro
2. andante
3. ritardando
4. accelerando
5. largo
6. presto
7. vivace
 Unlocking of Terms:
TEMPO MARKS DEFINITIONS BPM (Beats Per Minute)

LARGO slow; in a broad; dignified style 40-60

PRESTO at a rapid tempo 168-200

ALLEGRO fast, quickly and bright 109-132

MODERATO moderately 86-97

ANDANTE at a walking pace 73-77

VIVACE lively and fast 132-140

gradually becoming slower No exact speed
RITARDANDO
gradually becoming faster No exact speed
ACCELERANDO
 Unlocking of Terms:(for better comparison)
TEMPO MARKS (from slowest- MEANING BPM (Beats Per
fastest) Minute)
LARGO slow; in a broad; dignified style 40-60

ANDANTE at a walking pace 73-77

MODERATO moderately 86-97

ALLEGRO fast, quickly and bright 109-132

VIVACE lively and fast 132-140

PRESTO at a rapid tempo 168-200

gradually becoming slower No exact speed
RITARDANDO
gradually becoming faster No exact speed
ACCELERANDO
LARGO – 40 – 60 BPM
ANDANTE – 73-77 BPM
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2EJmWu6-Ck
MODERATO – 86-97 BPM
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3YnwUoP1-E&list=PLN4AqchKa
LfOY5F2gTMlUYZw6clR1y3Jt
ALLEGRO – 109-132 BPM
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-WPKivAaTE
VIVACE – 132-140 BPM
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BPK43S-J34
PRESTO – 168-200 BPM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o73bfENGoDU&list=PL5w
YPwL6FJKcYHOssQwFhEEVBRcOyknLk&index=57
TEMPO ANALYSIS: KALESA
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ML9fYb8AMRc
General Instructions:

Ask the learners to watch

the performance intently
and identify different
variations of tempo being
found in the musical piece
by listing them in their
notebook.
MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING
COMPETENCY MU6TXIVa-b-3
The learner demonstrates the
different kinds of tempo by
following tempo marks in a song
from the community e.g.:
“Pandangguhan”
RECAP OF THE LESSON:
GRADE LEVEL TEMPO MARKS USED
GRADE 4 LARGO, PRESTO
GRADE 5 LARGO, ANDANTE, MODERATO,
ALLEGRO, VIVACE, PRESTO,
ACCELERANDO, RITARDANDO
GRADE 6 LARGO, ANDANTE, MODERATO,
ALLEGRO, VIVACE, PRESTO,
ACCELERANDO, RITARDANDO