By the end of sixth grade, students who are making adequate progress in music are able to:

6.1 Read simple rhythm notation

6.2 Perform simple melodies on the keyboard by following finger numbers

6.3 Perform simple melodies on the keyboard by reading notation, follow vocal scores in listening and singing

6.4 Create short melodies on the keyboard

6.5 Play a variety of drums and rhythm instruments in the World Drumming Unit Ensembles

6.6 Identify the relationship between music and dance forms

6.7 Perform basic dance movements in folk/ethnic traditions

6.8 Identify a variety instruments from other cultures.

6.9Identify instruments in their relationship, timbre and physics of sound