Stories in Sound · Music: Theory and Performance

Rhythm and Narrative

Creating simple percussion compositions to accompany a short story.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does tempo help tell a story about a chase or a nap?
  2. 2What happens to the mood when we change the rhythm of a song?
  3. 3How can silence be used as an artistic tool in music?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Principles of Design (Rhythm) - P3MOE: Visual Storytelling - P3
Level: Primary 3
Subject: Art
Unit: Stories in Sound
Period: Music: Theory and Performance

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