Scope & Sequence


Grade 4

                                        I.  Melodic Development

• singing range expansion; C to E'
• independent singing of a two-part round
• repertoire of memorized songs
• F#, Bb
• dorian mode
• legato-staccato
• E to D' on recorder
• improvisation
• patriotic & folk song repertoire

                                        II.  Rhythmic Development

• fermata
• eighth & sixteenth notes, eighth rest
• meter: two-four, three-four, four-four,
• ties, slurs
• improvisation

                                        III.  Harmonic Development

• tonic-dominant relationship
• aural perception of major & minor modes
• moving bordun

                                        IV.  Form Development

• sequence patterns
• theme and variation
• square dance
• ballet

                                        V.  Tone Color Development

• individual instruments
• band/orchestra families
• vocal ranges: soprano, alto, tenor, bass