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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 3

The learner will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments

Objective 3.04

Improvise simple rhythmic and melodic variations of familiar melodies.

Resources aligned to this objective

Rondo with B-A-G
Students will read letter and rhythmic notation of the song "Hot Cross Buns," compose a phrase using notes B,A,G, and perform the song as the "A" section of a rondo form.
Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Music Education)
By Beth Younts.

Lesson plans on the web

Harriet Tubman integrated unit: Lesson 3
After listening to and singing spirituals, students identify characteristics of spirituals such as religious meaning and syncopated rhythm. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–4 Music Education)
Provider: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts