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Lesson Plan: Introduction to Triads

Subject: Music

Grade: 10

Duration: 30 minutes

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Objective

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Define what a triad is.
• Identify the different types of triads (Major, Minor, Diminished, Augmented).
• Construct triads on the staff and on their instruments.

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Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Piano or keyboard (if available)
• Printed handouts with triad definitions and diagrams
• Staff paper and pencils
• Audio examples of different triads

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Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Greeting and Warm-up

   • Welcome students and engage them with a brief discussion about harmony in music.
   • Ask students if they have heard the term “triad” before and what they think it means.

2. Objective Overview

   • Share the lesson objectives with the class and explain how triads form the basis for much of Western harmony.

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Explanation of Triads (10 minutes)

1. Definition of a Triad

   • A triad is a three-note chord formed by stacking two thirds on top of a root note.

2. Types of Triads

   • Major Triad: Made up of a root, major third, and perfect fifth.
   • Minor Triad: Made up of a root, minor third, and perfect fifth.
   • Diminished Triad: Made up of a root, minor third, and diminished fifth.
   • Augmented Triad: Made up of a root, major third, and augmented fifth.

3. Illustrations on the Board

   • Write out each type of triad on the whiteboard, using a C root as an example for each type.
   • Use visual aids to illustrate how the notes are stacked in different formations.

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Listening Activity (5 minutes)

1. Play Audio Examples

   • Play audio examples of each type of triad.
   • Encourage students to listen for the differences in sound and character.

2. Class Discussion

   • After each example, ask students to describe how each triad sounds and whether they can identify the emotional quality associated with each type.

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Practical Activity (10 minutes)

1. Constructing Triads

   • Hand out staff paper and pencils.
   • Instruct students to choose a root note and draw each type of triad on the staff.

2. Playing Triads

   • If resources permit, ask students to find the triads on a piano or keyboard.
   • Allow students to work in pairs to help each other identify and play the triads they created.

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Conclusion (5 minutes)

1. Review of Key Concepts

   • Recap the types of triads covered in the lesson.

2. Exit Ticket

   • As an exit ticket, have each student write down one thing they learned about triads and one question they still have. Collect these as they leave.

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Assessment

• Formative assessment through class participation and pair work during the practical activity.
• Exit tickets will be reviewed to identify understanding and gaps in knowledge.

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Extensions

• For homework, students can explore writing a short piece of music that includes at least three different triads or learn a song that heavily features triadic chords.

Additional Resources

• Online music theory websites that explain triads further.
• Suggested music pieces that utilize various triads for additional practice.

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This lesson plan meets the United States educational standards for teaching music theory in a high school setting, focusing on foundational harmonic concepts essential for music literacy.