Rhythm Chart

All the rhythm notes you'll ever need for Gr 9 music.

Notes for first test

Here are the notes needed for the first test.

Welcome!

Grade 9's and Parents/Guardians, welcome to Music 9. You will be with me until March, I hope that you will enjoy your time in music, but if not at least you will find it educational. Please check this website at least once a week for reminders and updates.
Have a great weekend.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

You are welcome to email or post a comment on this site.

Schedule for next week.
Monday - Intro to rhythm and finish poster
Tuesday - Intro to Keyboard, first composition and performance
Wednesday - First piece - Ode to Joy
Thursday - Review for test and Keyboard
Friday - Quiz, take up quiz and keyboard.

The final days

Hello,
The first rotation of Music 9 is finishing up Wednesday Nov 26. We will be doing a class concert on Monday and watching a film the Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday students will move to Art, but all other subjects remain the same until January. Have a great weekend.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

Dynamics - Last new Italian Vocab for the year

P2 - Music History Presentation

P2 - Music History Presentation

Period 1 - Music History Presentation 2

Period 1 Music History Presentation Notes

Long over due update

Grade 9's have just finished their music history project and the written part was done very well. Presentations were weak overall, but still acceptable. We are now working on finishing up some music theory, instruments, dynamics and students have chosen their own keyboard piece. I hope that we will have a mini concert in about 2 -3 weeks. Reminder that there is no school Thursday for parent-teacher conferences (1:00 - 3:30pm and 6:30 - 8:30pm). Have a great week and hope to see you Thursday.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

Lean on me

Here is the Lean on Me. Keyboard test this Wednesday then we are on to our Music History Projects. Report card marks are due next Wednesday with report cards out the following week.
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Ms. Hsu

F major scale

Here is the F major scale. We have started Lean on me and will finish it by Wednesday next week. Just a reminder that this Friday we have our 5th written test. Study hard.
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Ms. Hsu

Rhythm Improv - P2

Here are the Period 2 videos.
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Ms. Hsu

Rhythm Improv videos - P1 part 2

Part 2

Rhythm Improv Performances - P1

Here are your rhythm improv videos. Hope you had a great thanksgiving.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

Mark Updates

Hello,
Mark updates have been sent home with all students. Please check it and forward any questions to me. Happy Thanksgiving.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

Sheet music for Saints go marching in

There will probably be a keyboard test Wednesday on the Saints go marching in. Remember I will be marking on Notes, posture and fingering, not speed, so make sure you take it slow and get it perfect. Practice hard, extra help is available right before class in nutrition break Tuesday and Wednesday.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu


There will probably be a keyboard test Wednesday on the Saints go marching in. Remember I will be marking on Notes, posture and fingering, not speed, so make sure you take it slow and get it perfect. Practice hard, extra help is available right before class in nutrition break Tuesday and Wednesday.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

Italian Tempo Terms

Here is some new Italian vocab for your test tomorrow.
Study hard.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

Attentive Listening

In music class we are starting a short drumming/rhythm unit and training our ears to be focused listeners. Music will no longer be wallpaper, but anpther opportunity to communicate and understand others. Please find below, notes for musical characteristics that you now need to be aware of.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

Test 3

This is stuff for Friday's test - study hard
Rhythm Chart - Sound names, proper names, notation
Time Signature
C-major scale - notes and fingering
Vocab
Chords - C chord and G7 Chord
Treble and Bass clef code
Listening Exercises
Bonus

Have fun with this online game and practice your note reading.
http://www.novelgames.com/flashgames/game.php?id=42

Keyboard Info

Hello,
Hope you all had a great weekend. Tuesday will be our Frere Jacques keyboard test. Practice hard. Please find the new piece C-major scale below.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

Bass clef reminder

Hello,
Hope you have a great weekend.
Here is the bass clef code, as a reminder or for those who missed it.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

Week 3

Hello,
Things are going great. Our first keyboard test is out of the way and we are already finishing up our next piece, Frere Jacques. We have our regular written test Friday. Please see vocab and Frere Jacques below.
Study hard.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

Notes for Ode to Joy and Rhythm Chart

Hope you had a great weekend. First keyboard test will be on Wednesday and will be for Ode to Joy, posture, notes and fingering. Practice hard. Great job on the first written test last Friday as it went very well.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

week 1 and 2

Hello,
This has been a great week and we have learned a lot. Great job with all the hard work from students. Here are some notes to help you study for the test, Friday.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

Welcome

Hello Grade 9 students and parents,
Welcome to High School and grade 9. I am excited about meeting you and having the opportunity to teach you. Music is an exciting class where you will learn how to play the keyboard and express yourself through another language. This site will be used to keep you in touch with upcoming activities, some classroom notes and your comments. I will also post resources and pictures or videos of class activities. Check back regularly (at least once a week).
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

Course outline

A: The language of Music – The Basics – 30% of final mark
What do you need to know in order to communicate through music?
- Note values and rhythm
- Vocabulary
- Absolute note names and notation
- Keyboard pieces
- Dynamics and Tempo
Weekly Tests - Friday

B: Music in our lives – 20% of final mark
How do other people communicate through music?
- Cultural diversity
- Different Styles
- Historical and cultural influences
- Interpretation and understanding
1 Final Test – 10%
Participation/Homework – 10%

C: Being musicians – 30% of final mark
How do you communicate through music?
- Application of knowledge
- Composition process – Group or individual
- Different performance styles and interpretations
Composition tasks – 5%
Performances – 25%

D. Research and presentation project – 20% of final mark
What are the great musicians trying to communicate?

Code of Conduct
Respect others
Respect property
Respect yourself

I expect all students to abide by this code in my class.

General Procedures
1. ALWAYS put your name on anything that you hand in – I cannot mark your work if I don’t know who it belongs too.
2. Presentation counts for a lot -if I can’t read it I cannot mark it and therefore you cannot get marks.
3. Late assignments will only be accepted on a case-by-case basis. My primary consideration will be fairness to your classmates.
4. Notify the music teacher before using any equipment in the music room.
5. When using the keyboards – No food and drink, turn the power off and use headphones.
6. Textbooks are school property – please take good care of them.
7. Missed tests and assignments should be completed as soon as you are back in school. It is your responsibility to bring in a note and make arrangements.
8. To contact me, I am available at school at 357-4015 or via email Winnie.hsu@nbed.nb.ca
9. In order to succeed in my class you have to attend and try. Remember to do your homework regularly and participate in class. Practice is the only way you will improve.

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The End

Hello,
Thanks for a great end to the year. Students finished up with a final test last Wednesday and marks are being tallied as you read this. If there are any questions or concerns please don't hesistate to contact me. Have a great summer.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

Final test

Hello,
The Final Test (10% of final mark) will be Wednesday this week. Students will be expected to know everything covered in music up until now. Please check the site for any missing notes and see Ms. Hsu if you need anything before wednesday. Good luck.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

Period 4 - Music Presentation Notes Classical, Romantic and 20th Century

Classical
Dates: 1750 -1825
1. Symphony – long composition for orchestra, 3 sections, different moods
2. Instruments – more instruments added to orchestra
3. Mozart and Beethoven were popular
4. Mozart – composer died at 35, wrote lots of operas
5. Vocal music – Opera was popular for the rich
6. Social role of music- more demand for music
7. Art and nature – people’s views of the world changed
8. Sonata form – 3 sections of music for solo instrument
9. Classical music was popular at this time.

Romantic
Dates:1825 – 1900
1. Nationalist music – new trend, new perspective include national style
2. Lieder – German Poetry and music, uses piano
3. Romantic era music was highly emotional, political and expressive.
4. Instruments – woodwind, brass popular
5. Piano music – favourite instruments, lots of different types.
6. Tone poem – similar to symphony, only 1 section, tells a story
7. Beginning of modern music
8. Romantic symphony – expanded version of classical symphony
9. Richard Wagner – Composer of opera.


20th Century
Dates: 1900 – Present
1. Sound recording – changed the way we listen to music
2. Neo-classicism – New classical music, different types of time signatures
3. Nickleback – 20th century group, 8-10 cd’s
4. Atonal music – uses 12 tone scale, irregular rhythms, unpredictable
5. Chance music – different performers play different music at the same time
6. Igor Stravinsky – Russian composer, moved to America, used lots of different keys and time signatures.
7. Impressionist music – similar to romantic music, Claude Debussy is most famous composer of this style, like a blurry painting
8. Style – all sounds possible, long melodies
9. Birth of world music – more interest in music from other cultures
10. Chris De Burgh – Composer for piano.

Period 2 - Music Presentation Notes Classical, Romantic and 20th Century

Classical
Dates:1750 – 1825
1. Beethoven – composer, played piano. Golden age of music.
2. Mozart – composer
3. Beethoven – german composer
4. Piano was favourite instruments, flute and bassoon in woodwinds
5. Sonata – 3 movements, sections, to order their music, only for 1 instrument
6. Symphony – 3 movements but for orchestra, each movement has different tempo.
7. Classical characteristics – contrasting sections for variety,
8. Opera – 2 types (seria-serious buffa – light, most popular)
9. Piano – variety of dynamics and most important solo instrument.
10. Style – simpler textures, simple melodies
Romantic
Dates: 1825-1900
1. Boer war – Over South Africa, England fight the Dutch over gold.
2. Canadian confederation – nationalist pride
3. style - Emotions in music
4. Piano – most important instrument in the era
5. Rhythms – more complex, often syncopated
6. Richard Wagner – German composer, Opera composer
7. Frederic Chopin – Polish composer, dedicated to piano
8. Beethoven’s 9th Symphony – oversized orchestra, vocal soloists
9. Ride of the Valkyries – opera by Wagner (sung stories)
10. Ballad in Gminor – musical poem for piano by Chopin

20th Century
Dates:1900 - Present
1. Chance music – Music created by chance, anything goes, even radios
2. More different types of music ever
3. Paul Lansky – American composer, from NY
4. 12 tone scale – all 12 notes, rhythm is irregular
5. Libby Larson – Composer in a whole bunch of topics
6. Electronic Instruments – electric guitars introduced in country, radios also considered instruments
7. Neo-Classical – new classic music, Igor Stravinsky composer in this style
8. Chance music – every performance is different

Period 1 - Music Presentation Notes Classical, Romantic and 20th Century

Classical
Dates:1700-1800
1. Trombone popular orchestral instrument, Tuba similar to trumpet, Trumpet one of the oldest instruments
2. Stage – Concert hall where performances are held.
3. Classical symphony – long composition for orchestra with different movements
4. Franz Joseph Haydn – Austrian composer, father of symphonies.
5. French Revolution – new society so new music, introduce music festivals
6. Art and nature – Nature inspire art and music
7. Beethoven – German composer, played the piano, started to become deaf.
8. Mozart – Child prodigy, one of world’s greatest composer, Austrian composer, famous for writing operas.

Romantic
Dates:1825-1900
1. Nationalist music – incorporate national styles into their music, Russians best at it.
2. Romantic Symphony – expanded classical symphony
3. Tone poem – music that tells a story
4. Piano music – really important, Frederic Chopin most famous for piano
5. Frederic Chopin – composer
6. Harmony – wide use of accidentals
7. Style – expressed personal feelings, various phrase lengths and dynamics.
8. Leider – Poetry to music
9. Romantic Opera – human drama
10. Richard Strauss – famous for operas and tone poems.

20th Century
Dates: 1900 – Present
1. Igor Stravinsky – Russian composer, died in US
2. Birth of world culture – new style of music, combo of world styles
3. Chance music – different music, different instruments and different times.
4. Harmony – usually played with woodwind, pianos and keyboard
5. Rhythm – change all the time, polyrhythm – more than 1 rhythm, time signature can change
6. New instruments – new electrical instruments
7. Electronic instruments – new technological developmentsh

Period 4 Music History Presentation Notes Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque

Period 4 Music History Presentations

Middle Ages (Medieval)
Dates: 450-1450
1. Polyphony – combo of 2 or more melodies
2. 3 classes of people – nobility, clergy, peasants
3. sacred music – religious music (by monks). Gregorian chant – early Christian music
4. Music of the church – part of worship and patron of the arts
5. Secular music – music outside church (minstrels – traveling musicians)
6. Guillaume de Machaut – French Composer, used French poetry
7. Music printing – Guido A’drezzo invented Do, re, mi.
8. Courtly culture – Nobility, music was important (medieval party)
9. Musical notation invented
10. Troubadours – sung about war, chivalry
11. Pope Gregory – first person to invent written music

Renaissance
Dates: 1450 – 1600
1. Secular music – non religious, with new forms that reflected national styles
2. Sacred music – music was more important then words
3. Instrumental music – no lyrics
4. Harmony – introduced by Europeans, more than 1 person singing
5. Opera was invented
6. Polyphony – written to accompany dancing
7. Madrigals – vocal music that tells a story.

Baroque
Dates: 1600 – 1750
1. Music expanded instrumental performance and opera
2. Opera – play that you sing and act, Cantata is like opera but no acting
3. Trends – elaborate melodies, more lines of music, music expressed emotions
4. J.S. Bach – Born in Germany is composer.
5. National styles – different styles for different countries
6. Antonio Vivaldi – composer, almost a priest
7. Instrumental music was as important as vocal music
8. Henry Purcell – British composer
9. Concerto – 1 solo instrument + orchestra
10. Baroque musical styles – Keyboard more important

Period 2 Music History Presentation Notes Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque

Period 2 Music History Presentations

Middle Ages (Medieval)
Dates: 450 - 1450
1. Church music was really important – mostly composed to glorify God, plainsong (simple songs), sacred music
2. Monophony – single melody became Polyphony – mixed melodies
3. Secular music – traditional music outside the church, traveling musicians, lyrics in latin
4. Guillame DuFay – composer in the low countries
5. Jester is musician in castle
6. Organ – used a lot in church.
7. Creation of musical notation (music writing) in churches
8. Hildegard Von Bingen – Nun composer
9. Society revolved around court (where prince/princesses get together to party).
10. Gregorian chant- sacred music


Renaissance
Dates: 1450 -1600
1. Madrigal – Secular vocal song – music and lyrics tell a story
2. Reformation – Church split over singing in church
3. Shakespeare – playwright during this time.
4. Claudio Monteverdi – invented opera, add acting to music
5. Sacred music – music for church, religious
6. Josquin De Prez – composer (one of the first known)
7. Instrumental music – accompaniment of singing and dancing, strings, percussion
8. Mona Lisa – life like painting, new style
9. Secular – songs for groups, no instruments, usually about love
10. Polyphonic – texture of 2 or more independent voices, ex. Choirs.

Baroque
Dates: 1600 -1750
1. Musical instruments – trombone, harpsichord, flute
2. Harmony – more than 1 instruments playing at the same time
3. Composers were like maids
4. Composers – G.F. Handel, Pachbel, H. Purcell,
5. Gaileo, Kepler, Newton – new discoveries about the universe
6. J. S. Bach – German composer and performer
7. Cantata – like Opera, but no acting
8. Opera – Musical acting – combo of music, props, acting on stage
9. Rhythm – Emphasis on strong beats, 1/8th, 1/16th notes used a lot
10. Dances were popular

Period 1 - Music History Presentation Notes Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque

Period 1 Music History Presentations

Middle Ages (Medieval)
Dates: 400-1400
1. Catholic church – organ and singing
2. Secular music – latin, used lyre, simple and had one melody.
3. Polyphony – many melodies
4. Music printing – copied by monks
5. Guillame Dufay – Italian composer
6. Guido D’arezzo – developed do, re, mi, so
7. Plague – killed lots of people in Europe
8. Troubadours – traveling musicians Songs were about war, chivalry
9. Pope Gregory – invented written music, A, B, C, D
10. Gregorian Chant – musical style, only 1 melody line.

Renaissance
Dates: 1400-1600
1. Polyphony – many sounds and instrument combo(Lutes, recorder)
2. Madrigals – musical song, non-religious song in many parts
3. Church split – protestant church started hymns
4. Josquin De Prez – Composer
5. Giovanni Palestrina - Italian Composer, organist
6. Euridice – First opera
7. Claudio Monteverdi – Composed first opera
8. Sacred music – Motet church music
9. Secular music – mostly about love, for special occasions
10. Instrumental music – Violins, lute, recorders concerts, small groups
11. Music supported by government.

Baroque
Dates: 1600 -1750
1. Musical instruments – trombone, harpsichord, flute
2. Harmony – more than 1 instruments playing at the same time
3. Composers were like maids
4. Composers – G.F. Handel, Pachbel, H. Purcell,
5. Gaileo, Kepler, Newton – new discoveries about the universe
6. J. S. Bach – German composer and performer
7. Cantata – like Opera, but no acting
8. Opera – Musical acting – combo of music, props, acting on stage
9. Rhythm – Emphasis on strong beats, 1/8th, 1/16th notes used a lot
10. Dances were popular

Mark Updates

Hello,
Mark updates were sent home with all students. Please sign them and return them to Ms. Hsu. If you have any questions or concerns don't hesitate to contact me. winnie.hsu@nbed.nb.ca or 357-4015
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

Lean on Me

Listening Excercises - Musical Characteristics

Accidentals

Videos

I haven't been able to post videos for Period 2 and 4, but check out my wiki for them.
Videos

Dynamics

Dynamic vocab

Period 4 Improv Sample 1

Period 2 3rd Impov Sample

Period 2 Rhythm Improv sample 2

Period 2 Sample 2

Period 2 Rhythm Improv Samples

Period 2

Another Period 1 Sample

Another Period 1 sample

Period 1 - Rhythm Improv Samples

Here is a sample from my Period 1.

Italian Tempo terms

Update

Test 2 will be Friday, Apr 11. Our first keyboard test was this week and a great success. We are working on Frere Jacques and it is posted below. Have a great week.

Rhythm Chart

Frere Jacques

First test vocab

Ode to Joy music

Bass Clef code

Treble Clef Code

Update

Students are working on their first piece "Ode to Joy" and reading music. Their first written test will be next Wednesday. The first keyboard test will be next Friday.
Have a great week.
Ms. Hsu

Welcome Rotation 3

Hello Grade 9's, parents and guardians,
Welcome to Music 9. This is the final rotation, the beginning of the end. I am looking forward to meeting all my new students. Please check this site regularly for updates about student's work, assignments and deadlines. I will also use this site as way to forward interesting links and information to you. Have a great week.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

The end of the end

Students will be transfering to Art on Monday with either Mr. Ayer or Ms. Briden. Good luck in your new classes. Music marks will be distributed next week. If there are any discrepencies please see me ASAP. Have a great week.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

The Beginning of the End

We are coming to a close in Music. We will finish our projects and presentations this week. It is hoped that we will also finish our Lean on Me piece with a test this week too. Music ends the Friday after March break, Mar 14. Before we finish though there are 2 more topics that need to be covered, dynamics and instruments of families. To end the course there is a large test that covers everything in the course and will take place on Mar 12, or 13th. Thanks for your support and hard work. Great Job grade 9's.

What's up?

Hello,
Here is a short update for music 9. There is going to be a keyboard test Friday. We have started learning to play the black keys and will start our next piece Lean on me soon. Next week we will start our music history projects, start learning some Italian vocab and develop our listening skills. Lots to do. Keep up the good work.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

Wow is it exam time already

Hello all,
Sorry I have not been updating for a while. The second rotation of music students have been doing super, especially with all their breaks and disruptions. We have just about completed our third keyboard piece, "when the saints go marching in" and finished our third written test. After exams we will be doing our next keyboard test, our last class keyboard piece, "Lean on Me" and starting our projects. Updated marks for music will be sent home with report cards. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Good luck on exams.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu