School: Bataan Peninsula State University- Grade Level: 3

Dinalupihan Campus
Teacher: Evangielou C. Sonajo Learning Area: Music
Teaching Dates and Quarter: 4th
Time:

DETAILED LESSON PLAN

I. Objectives
A. Content Standard The learner’s demonstrate understanding of the basic concepts of
tempo.
B. Performance Standard The learner’s recognize and imitate slow, moderate and fast tempo
through movements.
C. Learning Competencies At the end of the lesson the students should be able to:
[Link] the difference between slow and fast tempo through beats
and movement
[Link] slow and fast tempo through imitating animals’
movement
[Link] tempo based on the examples given
II. Content Slow, Moderate, and Fast Tempo in Music MU3TP-IVb-5
III Learning Resources
A. References
1. Teacher’s Guide Page Teacher’s Guide_Week_5&6_Pp 139-150
2. Learner’s Material Page Leraner’s Material_ Week_5&6_Pp 78-87
3. Textbook Page
4. Additional Materials
from Learning Resource
(LR)
5. Other Learning Laptop, TV, pictures, Pentel pen, Scotch Tape, Cartolina/Manila
Resources paper
IV. Procedures
Teacher’s Activity Students’s Activity
A. Reviewing previous lesson or presenting
new lesson

Prayer
Before we start, everybody please stand up and Our most gracious and Heavenly Father, we
let us pray. May I call______to lead the prayer? praise and thank you for this day. Watch over
us as we go about our work and studies. Fill our
minds with the knowledge and help us
understand the topic that we are going to tackle
today. Bless us, Father, with your wisdom as we
begin our class. Help us in every way so that we
may become children you want us to be. Amen.
Greetings
Good Morning, class!
Good Morning, Ma‘am!

Good Morning, classmates!

Checking of Attendance
Is there any absent from the class?

No one is absent from our class, Ma’am

Very Good! I’m glad that everyone understand

the reasons of coming to school regularly.

Checking of Assignment
Yesterday I gave you an assignment, right?
Yes, ma’am!

Okay, pass it forward so I can check it later

Review of the Past Lesson

So class, do you still remember what was our
lesson yesterday? Yes, ma’am

Now to test if you really remember. I have here

a few questions about what we have discussed
yesterday. I would like you to answer every
questions to see if you truly understand the
lesson yesterday.

First, what was the lesson yesterday? It’s all about applying correct tempo and tempo
changes by following basic conducting gestures,
Ma’am.

Okay, very good! Does anyone here know what Accelerando: Gradually speeding up the tempo.
do you mean by that?
Ritardando: Gradually slowing down the
tempo.

Rubato: A slight speeding up or slowing down

for expressive purposes.

Con brio: With energy and spirit.

 Con moto: With motion or movement.

Adagio: Slowly.

Andante: At a walking pace.

Moderato: At a moderate pace.

Allegro: Quickly.

Vivace: Lively.

Presto: Very quickly.

Well said! By mastering these basic conducting

gestures and techniques, you can effectively
control the tempo of a musical performance and
ensure a cohesive and expressive interpretation.

B. Establishing a purpose for the lesson

Motivation
Most of us love to listen music because it can
reduce anxiety, stress, and relieves symptoms of
depression.

I have here pictures of animals and I want you

to identify each of them and how do these
animals move.

Dog, the dog runs

Turtle, the turtle crawls

Rabbit, the rabbit hops

 Bird, the bird fly

Cat, the cat jumps

Very Good class!

What have you observed on your activity?
We observe that it’s all about movement teacher.

Precisely!
C. Presenting examples/instances of the new
lesson

The activity that we had a while ago is the

concept that we will be learning today.

Before we start, please read our objectives for At the end of the lesson the students should be
today. able to:
[Link] the difference between slow and fast
tempo through beats and movement
[Link] slow and fast tempo through
imitating animals’ movement
[Link] tempo based on the examples given

What do you think our lesson for today? It is all about the movement’s Ma’am.

You got it right! Ma’am, the speed of music like fast, moderate
and slow is what we called as tempo.

Our lesson for today is about tempo in music.

Who among you know what is tempo?

That’s right! Tempo is how fast or slow the

music is, tempos help the composer to convey a
feeling of either intensity or relaxation.
Tempo has three different movements.
Fast tempo, it is a speed of tempo in which it
gets faster or higher beats.

Moderate tempo, it is the speed in music in

between the fast and slow tempo. It connotes
relaxation in music.

Slow tempo, is generally slow, reserved for

broadly played music and used to denote
emotional and slow tone.

Speed of music can be shown through different

animal movements and songs.

Now, we will have an activity. Form 5 groups

and choose your leader. “students go to their respective group.”

What you’re going to do is to imitate the

movement of the animal that will be assigned to
you. Perform in front of the class. Group 1 – Spread arms as if flying (bird)
Group 2 – Jump (cat)
Group 3 – Run fast in place (dog)
Group 4 – Glide/crawl (turtle)
Group 5 – Hop (rabbit)

(Performing)

What a great performance, class!

D. Discussing new concepts and practicing
new skills number 1

The tempo can have virtually any number of

beats per minute. The lower the number of beats
per minute, the slower the tempo will be.
Inversely, the higher the number of beats per
minute, the faster the tempo will be. Do you
understand, class?
So, let’s have another activity. You will be
divided into 3 groups.

This time, I have here separate flashcards for

each group and you are going to guess what
tempo can we used to compare the movements
of the following animals. Paste your answer on
the board opposite to each other. (Select from
FAST, SLOW and MODERATE)
Group 1
 -Bird – fly 1. Moderate
2. Fast
3. Slow
 -Dog – run
4. Fast
5. Slow
 -Turtle – crawl
 Group 2
 -Horse – gallop 6. Moderate
7. Fast
8. Slow
 -Carabao – walk
9. Fast
10. Slow

Group 3
11. Moderate
12. Fast
13. Slow
14. Fast
15. Slow

Good job, everyone! All of you are doing great.

E. Discussing new concepts and practicing
new skills number 2

With the group activity that we had, we are

going to have a short game, I prepared a
recitation game.

All you have to do is identify what is being said

in every statement whether it is FAST, SLOW
and MODERATE.

Are you ready, class? Yes, Ma’am

Direction: Identify each statement whether it is

FAST, SLOW and MODERATE.

 A cheetah running FAST

 A race car speeding on a track FAST
 A bullet train traveling at high speed FAST
 A person walking briskly MODERATE
 A car driving at a moderate speed MODERATE
 A river flowing at a steady pace MODERATE
 A snail crawling SLOW
 A glacier moving slowly SLOW
 A clock ticking slowly SLOW

Very good, class! It seems like you really

understand the lesson for today.
E. Developing Mastery (leads to formative
assessment 3)

So now, I want you all to bring your notebook

and we are having a short activity.

Direction: TRUE or FALSE: Write T is the

statement is True and F is it is not.
1. A cheetah is known for its slow and False
deliberate movements. False
2. A snail is a fast-moving animal. False
3. Humans can run faster than a cheetah. True
4. A turtle is a slow-moving animal. True
5. A hummingbird is a fast-flying bird. True
6. A sloth is a slow-moving mammal. True
7. A racehorse is a fast-running animal. True
8. A baby crawls at a moderate pace. True
9. A toddler walks slowly at first. True
10. A marathon runner moves at a fast pace.

Very good, class! Who got 10? 9? 8? and 7 “students raised their hands”
below?

Good job!
[Link] practical application of concept of
skills

Applying Fast, Moderate, and Slow Tempos in

Real Life
Tempo, the speed of music, can be applied to
various real-life situations to create different
moods, effects, and experiences. Here are some
examples:

Will you please read?

Everyday Life:
Walking: A slow tempo can create a relaxed and leisurely
pace, while a fast tempo can energize you for a
brisk walk.

Driving: Adjusting the tempo of the music you're

listening to can influence your driving speed
and mood. A fast tempo might make you feel
more alert and energetic, while a slow tempo
can create a calming atmosphere.

Different tempos can be used to enhance your

Exercise: workout experience. A fast tempo can motivate
you to push harder, while a moderate tempo
can help you maintain a steady pace.

Entertainment: The tempo of the music can significantly impact

Movies and TV shows: the mood and tone of a scene. A fast tempo can
create excitement and suspense, while a slow
tempo can evoke sadness or nostalgia.
The tempo of the music can affect the pace of
Video games: gameplay and the player's experience. A fast
tempo can create a sense of urgency, while a
slow tempo can create a more relaxed
atmosphere.

Varying the tempo of your speech can help you

Other Applications: emphasize important points and maintain
Public speaking: audience interest.

Using different tempos can create a more

engaging and dynamic presentation.
Presentations:

Tempo can be used to set the mood and pace for

Creative projects: creative projects like writing, painting, or
dancing.

By understanding the concept of tempo and its

applications, you can enhance your experiences
in various aspects of life.
Yes, Ma’am
Understand, Class?
H. Generalization and Abstraction
For the summary of our lesson, will you please
read?

Fast Tempo:

 Mood: Often associated with excitement,

energy, and urgency.
 Examples: Action movies, upbeat dance
music, sports anthems
 Musical Techniques: Fast tempos can be
used to create a sense of drive, tension, or
exhilaration.

Moderate Tempo:

 Mood: Can evoke a variety of moods,

including calmness, contemplation, and
balance.
 Examples: Ballads, classical symphonies,
folk music
 Musical Techniques: Moderate tempos
can be used to create a sense of melody,
harmony, and lyrical expression.
 Slow Tempo:

 Mood: Often associated with sadness,

nostalgia, or contemplation.
 Examples: Funeral marches, romantic
ballads, ambient music
 Musical Techniques: Slow tempos can be
used to create a sense of depth, emotion,
and introspection.

It's important to note that these are

generalizations, and the specific mood and
effect of a tempo can vary depending on the
context, the style of music, and the composer's
intent.

For example, a fast tempo in a happy, upbeat

song might create a sense of joy, while a fast
tempo in a suspenseful thriller might create a
sense of tension.
I. Evaluation

Now, lets have our quiz about the lesson that I

discuss.

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct

word or phrase.

1. · A fast tempo is often associated with a

sense of ________.

2. · A slow tempo can create a feeling of

________.

3. · A moderate tempo is often used to convey

a sense of ________.

4. · The tempo of music can influence the

speed of a person's ________.

5. · A fast tempo in a video game might

indicate a ________ level.

6. · A slow tempo in a piece of classical music

can evoke feelings of ________.

7. · A moderate tempo in a song can be used

to create a ________ atmosphere.

8. · The tempo of music can affect a person's

 ________ and emotions.

9. · A fast tempo in a dance song can

encourage ________ movement.

10. · In a movie, a slow tempo can create a

sense of ________.
Yes, Ma’am
Are you done, class?

Since all of you are done, Let’s check your quiz.

Who wants to come in front and write their “Students raised their hands”
answer?

“Teacher calls a name of the students who will

answer in front”
· excitement

· calmness

· contemplation

· walking or running

· challenging

· sadness or nostalgia

· romantic

· mood

· energetic

· suspense or tension

Yes Ma’am
Does everyone get all the correct answer?

Very good, class!

J. Additional Activities for Application /
Homework

For your assignment

Direction: Understand how tempo affects

movement.

Materials:
  A variety of music with different tempos
(fast, moderate, slow)
 A space to move

Procedure:

1. Listen to the music: Listen to a piece of

music with a fast tempo.
2. Move to the music: Try to move your
body in a way that matches the fast
tempo.
3. Repeat: Listen to a piece of music with a
moderate tempo. Move your body to
match this tempo.
4. Try a slow tempo: Listen to a piece of
music with a slow tempo. Move your
body to match this tempo.

Questions:

 How did your movements change when

the music was fast?
 How did your movements change when
the music was slow?
 What kind of movements did you do
when the music was moderate?
 Can you think of other activities that are
fast, moderate, or slow?

If you are done copying your assignment then

that’s all for today!

Goodbye, class!
Good bye, Ma’am!
Good bye, Classmates!
V. Remarks

VI. Reflection

a. No. of learners for application or remediation

b. No. of learners who require additional

activities for remediation who scored below
80%

c. Did the remedial lessons work?

No. of learners who have caught up with the
lesson
d. No. of learners who continue to require
remediation

e. Which of my teaching strategies worked well?

Why did these work?

f. What difficulties did I encounter which my

principal or supervisor can help me solve?

g. What innovation or localized materials did I

use/discover which I wish to share with other
teachers?

Prepared and Submitted by:

SONAJO, EVANGIELOU C.
Bachelor of Elementary Education 3 (B)