GarageBand+Lesson+Plan

**Lesson Title: A Look at Ludwig Van Beethoven's Symphony Number 5**
 * Subject area(s): Grade Level: Sixth**

By the end of this lesson, the students will:
 * Learning Objectives:**

1. use a midi instrument to record the four note motif that is used in Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. 2. complete a 16 measure accompaniment for the four note motif of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony.

Materials: Questions for "Think Sheet" After listening to the recording of Beethoven's Symphony #5, movement # ???????? 1. determine how many notes are in the beginning musical motif. 2. determine how many pitches are in the beginning musical motif.
 * Materials**
 * .McIntosh Computer || Midi Keybaord. ||
 * .Think Sheet || .Recording of Beethoven's Symphony #5 ||


 * **Computer Function** || **Computer Application** ||
 * .Record Midi Music || GarageBand. ||
 * .Arrange Music Loops || .GarageBand ||


 * Specify A Problem**

How would you accompany Beethoven's Symphony Number 5?


 * Data Manipulation**


 * **Computer Function** || **Computer Application** || **Data Manipulation** ||
 * Record Midi Music || GarageBand || * Students will use Garageband and a midi keyboard to record the four note musical motif of Beethoven's Symphony # 5. ||
 * Arrange Music Loops || GarageBand || * Students will use GarageBand to arrange musical loops to accompany the four note musical motif of Beethoven's Symphony # 5 ||


 * Results Presentation**

Students will present their results in a completed GarageBand musical composition.

1.** Using GarageBand's musical typing fuction, students will record Beethoven's four note musical motif. 2. Using GarageBand's pre-written musical loops, students will arrange an accompaniment for the four note musical motif.
 * Activities while using the computer

1**. Students will watch a demonstration on the above activity. 2. Students will brainstorm appropriate instrumentation for the project. Activities after using computer 1. Students will listen and review the work of classmates.
 * Activities prior to computer use


 * Supporting Activities**


 * Students watch the movie "Beethoven Lives Upstairs"
 * Students listen to and evaluate Beethoven's Symphony #5

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 * Evaluation/Assessment**