Melody and Harmony

Exploring Musical Elements Year 9 Music Lesson 4: Unpacking Pasifika Songwriting

Do-Now: Musical Reflection

Quick Check-In: On a scale of 1 to 5, how are you feeling today? 1 means the worst day, 5 means the best you've ever felt.

Learning Intentions & Success Criteria

Learning Intention: We are learning to explain melody and harmony in Pasifika music. Success Criteria: Understand how melody and harmony work together in Pasifika songs.

What is Melody?

Melody is a sequence of musical notes played one after another in Pasifika music. It is the tune you can sing or hum along to. The melody can move up, down, or stay on the same pitch. It creates the main musical line in a Pasifika song.

What is Harmony?

Harmony is when many notes are played or sung at the same time in Pasifika music. It makes chords that support the main tune (melody). Harmony adds richness and emotion, helping to create happy, sad, or peaceful feelings in the music.

Melody and Harmony in Pasifika Music

Listening Activity: Identifying Elements

Listen to a Pasifika music example (Provided) Identify the melody (main tune) Identify the harmony (background vocals) (Chords - optional) In groups Discuss how they work together.

Melody & Harmony Comparision

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Create Your Own Melody and Harmony

Form groups of 3-4 students Create a simple melodic phrase Add basic harmony using voices or instruments Inspired by Pasifika musical patterns Perform for the class

Reflection and Cultural Connection

How do melody and harmony in Pasifika music make you feel, and why is it important to respect these traditions? Quick Reflection On a scale of 1 to 5, how are you feeling today? 1 means the worst day, 5 means the best you've ever felt.