Classification of Local Musical Instruments (Primary 4- Cultural and Creative Arts Lesson Note: Second Term, Week Four)

Week Four

Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts (CCA)
Class: Primary Four
Week of the Second Term: 4th Week
Topic: Classification of Local Musical Instruments (Idiophones)
Subtopic: Classifying Local Instruments Under Idiophone
• Identify local instruments under idiophone.

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Instructional Objectives

At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Identify and name at least five local idiophones and describe their characteristics.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of how idiophones produce sound through various activities or examples.
3. Appreciate the cultural significance of idiophones in local music by discussing their use in community celebrations or events.

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Entry Behaviour

Before starting this lesson, pupils should already know:

• Basic concepts of sound and music.
• Familiarity with some local musical instruments and their categories.

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Instructional Materials

1. Spectrum Cultural & Creative Arts for Primary School 4 Textbook (Alima et al., 2016).
2. Visual aids (pictures of local idiophones, such as xylophones, rattles, and maracas).
3. Audio recordings or video clips of traditional music featuring idiophones.

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Reference Materials

1. Usman Alima, Odewunmi Odebunmi, Obotuke Ejiro, Apolola Olusola, Ogunyinka Cecilia O., Chiedozie Uzochi. (2016). Spectrum Cultural & Creative Arts for Primary School 4 Textbook. Spectrum Book Ltd. Lagos.
2. Oloja Azeez Adeyanju. (2015). Cultural & Creative Arts for Primary Schools Book 4. Metropolitan Publishers. Lagos.

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Content

Classification of Local Musical Instruments (Idiophones)

Idiophones are a category of musical instruments that produce sound primarily by the instrument’s material vibrating without the use of strings or membranes.

Local Idiophone Instruments

1. Gong
   • A large, flat metal disc that produces a deep, resonant sound when struck. Gongs are often used in ceremonial music and celebrations.
   • Example Usage: Gongs are commonly used in festivals and traditional ceremonies to signal the start of an event.
2. Shekere
   • A traditional African percussion instrument made from a gourd covered with beads or a net. It produces sound when shaken or struck.
   • Example Usage: The shekere is often used in Afrobeat music and during cultural festivals.
3. Agogo
   • A double bell made of metal, with one bell smaller than the other. It is played by striking the bells with a stick.
   • Example Usage: The agogo is commonly found in Yoruba music and is used to keep rhythm in traditional drumming ensembles.
4. Balafon
   • A wooden percussion instrument resembling a xylophone, with wooden bars that are struck with mallets to produce sound. It often has resonators made of calabash or other materials.
   • Example Usage: The balafon is frequently used in West African music and storytelling.
5. Bamboo Flute
   • While technically an aerophone, certain types of bamboo flutes can produce idiophonic sounds when struck or tapped.
   • Example Usage: Bamboo flutes are used in various cultural music forms, particularly in traditional African and Asian music.
6. Kpanlogo Drum
   • While primarily a drum, the kpanlogo can produce idiophonic sounds when the body is tapped or struck with the hand.
   • Example Usage: This drum is integral to traditional Ghanaian music and dance.
7. Castanets
   • A pair of concave shells joined on one edge by a string. When clicked together, they produce a sharp sound.
   • Example Usage: Castanets are used in various local dances and performances, adding rhythmic accents to the music.

Step 1: Introduction

Lesson Presentation (Step-by-Step Procedure)

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