MAPEH 8 (Music)

I. Objectives:
a. Explore the cultural context of China.
b. Recognize visually and aurally the different musical instruments from China.
c. Differentiate the uses of vocal and instrumental music of China.
d. Name the different musical instruments of China
Values Integration:
(Respect culture of other country, Cooperation, and Teamwork)
II. Subject Matter
Topic: Music of China
Reference: The 21st Century MAPEH in Action 8, pp. 23-35
Materials: PowerPoint presentation, video presentation, Pictures, Audio file,
Chalkboard.
III. Procedure

A. Preparation
Prayer
Greetings
Checking of Attendance
B. Review
Review about the Music of South East Asia.
 Music of Cambodia
 Music of Indonesia
 Music of Thailand
C. Motivation
A. Look at the Map below and identify the hidden country in East Asia.
B. For you to identify the country, fill in the missing letters of the following famous
philosopher and occasion.

___ ___ ___ ___ ___

CO_FU_IU_ K_NG HE_ FAT CH_I

(Famous Philosopher) (New Year’s Celebration)

D. Presentation
Day 1
 Geographical,History and Cultural background (some interesting facts) of China.
  Musical elements of Chinese music.
 Pitch/Tonal System
 Timbre (Vocal)
 Meter/Rhythm
 Texture
 What are the Characteristics of vocal and instrumental music of China?
 Vocal music of China
1.) Religious music
2.) The Art song
3.) Narrative Music
4.) Chinese Folk Music
 Instrumental music of China
a. Guchi
b. Sizhu
Day 2
 Traditional Chinese musical instruments
 Chordophone instruments
 Membranophone instruments
 Idiophone instruments

E. Generalization
Ask questions to determine student’s level of understanding.
 What are the musical elements of China?
 Will you differentiate the uses of vocal and instrumental music of China?
 What are the types of Chinese vocal music?
 What are the classifications of musical instruments of China?
 Give musical instruments of China?

F. Application
 Show pictures of each instrument and ask the students to name the instrument.

IV. Evaluation
In a ½ sheet of paper discuss the vocal and instrumental music of China.
 Vocal music

 Instrumental music

V. Assignment
1.) Read about the music of Japan (pp.31-39)