Music
Grade 3 music covering the treble clef, recorder basics, major and minor tonality, and composing simple melodies
Reading and Writing Music
The Treble Clef and Staff
Learning the names of lines and spaces in the treble clef and reading notes from middle C up to high G. Practicing note reading through simple exercises and songs written in standard notation.
Rhythm Notation and Time Signatures
Reading and writing rhythm patterns using whole, half, quarter, and eighth notes and rests in 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4 time. Conducting simple patterns to feel the strong beat in different meters.
Composing Simple Melodies
Creating an original short melody of four to eight bars using known note values and a limited set of pitches. Notating the melody on a staff and performing it for the class.
Instrumental and Vocal Skills
Recorder Basics
Learning correct posture, hand position, and breath control for the recorder. Playing simple songs using notes B, A, and G, progressing to include C and D as skills develop.
Singing: Tone, Blend, and Expression
Singing unison songs with accurate pitch, clear diction, and controlled dynamics. Exploring expression by adjusting tempo (faster/slower) and dynamics (louder/softer) to match the mood of a song.
Major and Minor Tonality
Listening to and comparing pieces in major (bright, happy) and minor (dark, sad) keys. Identifying whether a melody is major or minor by ear and exploring how tonality contributes to musical mood.
Music Appreciation and History
Listening to Orchestral Music
Identifying the four instrument families of the orchestra (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion) by sight and sound. Listening to excerpts from orchestral works and describing the music using appropriate vocabulary.
Musical Heritage and Culture
Exploring folk music traditions from different countries and discussing how music preserves cultural identity and history. Learning and performing songs from at least two different cultural traditions.