Lesson Title: Identifying Non-Chord Tones in Tonal Music

Objectives:

• Students will be able to identify non-chord tones in a piece of tonal music.
• Students will be able to distinguish between chord tones and non-chord tones.
• Students will be able to analyze the role of non-chord tones in a piece of tonal music.

Materials:

• Music examples that include non-chord tones
• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts for students

Warm-Up:

• Begin the class by reviewing the concept of chord tones and non-chord tones. Ask students to give examples of chord tones and non-chord tones in a piece of tonal music.
• Next, have students work in small groups to identify non-chord tones in a short piece of tonal music.

Direct Instruction:

• Provide students with a brief overview of the different types of non-chord tones, such as passing tones, neighbor tones, and suspension.
• Play a piece of music that includes non-chord tones and pause at different points to have students identify and discuss the non-chord tones they hear.
• Use the whiteboard to demonstrate and explain the different types of non-chord tones.
• Provide students with handouts that include music examples and exercises designed to help them identify and analyze non-chord tones.

Guided Practice:

• Have students work in small groups to identify and analyze non-chord tones in a piece of tonal music.
• Provide guidance and support as needed.

Independent Practice:

• Have students work individually to identify and analyze non-chord tones in a piece of tonal music.
• Allow students to share their findings with the class.

Closure:

• Review the key concepts from the lesson and have students share their understanding of non-chord tones in tonal music.
• Provide students with additional resources, such as websites or books, that they can use to further develop their understanding of non-chord tones.

Assessment:

• Observe students as they work in groups and individually to identify and analyze non-chord tones.
• Review students' work and provide feedback.
• Administer a quiz or written test to assess students' understanding of non-chord tones in tonal music.