LEARNING MODULE IN MUSIC 7 S.Y.

2020-2021

MODULE2
Q1 Instrumental Music of Lowlands Luzon

Content Standard: Performance Standard:

The learner demonstrates understanding of the The learner performs music of the lowlands with
musical characteristics of representative music appropriate pitch, rhythm, expression and style.
from the lowlands of Luzon.

Formation Standard:
 The learner will become a director that will organize and facilitate a production number about the
Philippine folk dance.

Most Essential Learning Competencies:

 Improvises simple rhythmic/melodic accompaniments to selected music from the Lowlands of Luzon
 Performs music from Luzon lowlands

Time frame: 2 weeks

Learning Objectives:
 Describe and identify the different instruments of rondalla and brass band.
 Reflect on the Instrumental music of Lowlands Luzon.
 Evaluate his/herself about the instrumental music of lowlands Luzon.

Prayer Before Study

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Lord,
true source and giver of light and wisdom, grant me discernment, understanding and
wisdom in learning. Shine also in my mind the light of the grace of the Holy Spirit, a
retentive memory, a capacity to grasp things correctly, and a skill to express myself
with thoroughness and clarity. Be with me at the start of my work. Guide its progress
and bring it to completion Grant this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Pre-assessment:
Use Frayer model to activate students’ prior knowledge. Let the students write down 3-5 things that they
know about today’s topic.

Examples Personal Experience

Instrumental
Music of
Performers Luzon Information

Lecture 1

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Instrumental Music

What is Rondalla?
Rondalla is an ensemble of string instruments with a pick. It originated in Spain but became popular in
Philippine folk music after it was introduced in the 19th century. The word rondalla came from the Spanish word
ronda meaning “serenade”. Sometimes, rondalla is played with percussion instruments like the drums and
marimba.

What are the different musical instruments in rondalla?

1. Banduria- a 14-stringed pear-shaped lute with a round sound hole, played

with a plectrum. It plays the main melody in rondalla.

2. Laud- is a 14-stringed pear-shaped lute with f-shaped sound holes, played

with a plectrum. It is bigger than the banduria.

3. Octavina- a 14-stringed lute, shaped like a small guitar, and played with a
plectrum. It plays a counter melody or harmony fill-in for a rondalla.

4. Guitar- a six-stringed instrument played by strumming or plucking the

strings.

5. Double Bass or Bajo de Uñas- a bass guitar which looks like a big guitar and
is played by a plectrum.

What is brass band?

A brass band is a musical ensemble that consists of brass wind instruments, most often with a percussion
section.
The brass band in the Philippines consists of a group of brass and woodwind instrumentalist. They
march and play on the street. It became popular in the 20 th century when it was a great honor for an individual to
be affiliated with an army band, especially as a conductor. During the Spanish period, Filipinos were not allowed
to organize their own bands.
What are the instruments used in brass band?

1. Trumpets and cornets- These are the smallest instruments in the brass family
which produce the highest pitch.

2. French horn – This is somewhat larger than a trumpet so it is pitched lower

than the trumpet.

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3. Trombone- Unlike the French horn and trumpet, it is considered “low brass”
and reads from the bass clef.

4. Baritone- This instruments can be considered as a double-sized trumpet.

5. Euphonium- It can be considered as a half-sized tuba.

6. Tuba and sousaphone- They are the lowest-pitched and largest instruments of
the brass family.

7. Snare drum- This is a percussion instruments which produces a deeper-sounding

tone. It is responsible for the twirls and the rolls in the band.

8. Bass drum- it provides the pulse, tone color, and dynamics, and it generates
excitement in a musical performance.

9. Cymbals- they put accents to the music being played by the brass band.

Lecture 2

Musikong Bumbong

What is Musikong Bumbong?

The Musikong bumbong is a band that uses improvised instruments made of bamboo. The first bamboo
band in the Philippines was formed in 1896. It is during the revolution that revolutionaries made their own
instruments and played patriotic musical pieces while fighting for independence from Spain. Today, musikong
bumbong or bamboo music is still thriving. They have piccolo, tuba, clarinets, flutes, and saxophones made of
bamboo. Music plays an important part of festival and dance within the culture.

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Fr. Diego Cera Dela Restoration project of the Prof. Armando V. Salarza
Virgen started the cons- bamboo organ began. Became the famed
Truction of the bamboo The organ was shipped to organist of the Bamboo
Organ and it was only Germany. Organ. He is the Artistic
Finished eight years after Director of the Interna-
in 1824. Tional Bamboo Organ
festival.

1816 1972 1992

1880 1975 2003

A typhoon and earth- The bamboo organ was The bamboo organ was
quake damaged the roof brought back to its home declared as a National
of the church, which also church right when the cultural Treasure of the
destroyed the inspired surrounding buildings Philippines. It is now
were restored. This one of the popular
started the annual celeb- tourist destination in
ration of the International Las Pinas.
Bamboo Organ Festival.

Lecture 3

Angklung Ensemble

What is Angklung Ensemble?

Angklung is an idiophone musical instrument which originated
in Indonesia. It has two or more bamboo tubes attached to a bamboo
frame. The tubes are carved to produce a resonant pitch when struck. The
tubes are tuned are carved to produce a resonant pitch when struck. The
tubes are tuned to octaves or making chord. The base of the frame is held
with one hand while the other hand shakes the instrument rapidly from
side to side, causing a rapidly repeating note to sound. Each performer of
an angklung ensemble plays one note or more.

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Himig Pangkat Kawayan

What is Himig Pangkay Kawayan?

Is also known as the “Singing Bamboos” of the Philippines. It is an

orchestra that uses non-traditional bamboo instruments. It has more than a
hundred musical instruments with different sizes, shapes, and designs made
from six varieties of bamboo.

These instruments include the following: bumbong (bamboo tube),

talungating (bamboo marimba), tipangklung (bamboo piano), tulali (bamboo
flute), kalatok (bamboo knockers), and bamboo musical rattles with drums,
cymbals, gongs, and triangles, made of bamboo.

The Himig Pangkat Kawayan play local Philippines songs, mostly

folk songs, from the various regions in the country. There are some groups of
bamboo band that include folk melodies of other countries, modern and
popular music, and some light classics.

Attachment 1

Name : ______________________________ Score: ______________________

Grade/ Section : _______________________ Date: ______________________

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ACTIVITY 1

Directions: Identify and describe the following instruments below.

Instruments Description

1._______________________

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2._______________________

3._______________________

4._______________________

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Attachment

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Name : ______________________________ Score: ______________________

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ACTIVITY 2

A. Direction: Identify the musical ensemble being described in each sentence.

________________1. This ensemble is used not only during fiestas and parades, but also during military marches
and funerals.

________________2. The band was composed of freedom fighters that performed patriotic pieces during
meetings of the Katipunan revolutionary organization.

________________3. This is a popular bamboo musical instruments that originated from Indonesia.

________________4. These are plucked string ensemble of lute instruments using a plectrum or pick.

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________________5. This is a musical instrument that is almost entirely made of bamboo.

B. Direction: Write an essay answering the question: “Why is instrumental music significant in fiesta
celebrations and Filipino culture?”. Then reflect on your answer.

CRITERIA: Grammar-2 Content-2 Organization of ideas-1

(To be submitted on October 12, 2020)

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Name : ______________________________ Score: ______________________

Grade/ Section : _______________________ Date: ______________________
Teacher:______________________________ Address:____________________

Assessment

A. Direction: Write true if the statement is correct and write false if it is wrong.

__________1. The music of the Philippines is quite diverse.

__________2. The music of lowland Luzon shows distinct Spanish element.

__________3. Work song is a song that inspires workers at work.

__________4. The guitars brought by the Chinese inspired the development of the rondalla.

__________5. The early native Filipinos only had their musical instruments when the Spaniards came.

B. Direction: Enumerate the following.

1. Some instruments of Rondalla

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a. _______________________________
b. _______________________________
c. _______________________________
d. _______________________________
e. _______________________________

2. Some instruments of Pangkat Kawayan

a. _______________________________
b. _______________________________
c. _______________________________
d. _______________________________
e. _______________________________

C. Direction: Answer the question below in 3-5 sentences only.

CRITERIA: Grammar-2 Content-2 Organization of ideas-1

Do you think understanding the music of religious rituals would help you understand the people of
lowland Luzon?

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Reflection Log

This activity will give you the opportunity to reflect on and access your own learning about the
instrumental music of Luzon?

3 Things today about the instrumental music of Luzon

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2 Things I found interesting about the instrumental music of Luzon

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Prayer After Study

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
I thank you Lord our God, you have opened my eyes to the light of your wisdom.
You have gladdened my heart with the knowledge of truth. I entreat You, Lord, help
me always to do Your will. Bless my soul and body, my words and deeds. Enable me
to grow in grace, virtue and good habits, that your name may be glorified, Father,
Son and the Holy spirit, Now and Forever. Amen.

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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit. Amen

REFERENCES:

 The 21st Century MAPEH in Action 7- Gerardo C. Lacia, Adelina Pineda-Limos, Lualhati Fernando-
Callo, Chrismarilene Resontoc-Cabataña, Narcisa Valencia- Lim
 The 21st Century MAPEH in Action 7 Teacher’s Resource Material- Lualhati Fernando- Callo, Gerardo C.
Lacia, Marissa R. Operario, Ed. D., Ma. Luisa Dizon-poquiz, Ed. D.
 Experiencing the World of MAPEH 7- Fritzimarie R. Muyot, Cielo Zamora, Maria Clara G. Baarde, Julie
San Jose-Mathews
 The images were borrowed from Google site.

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