1) As a Foundation Phase teacher, I will definitely utilize Western Art music. It has distinct from pop, folk, or jazz. Western art music has dissonant harmonies, which children enjoy, complex rhythms, creates percussion using instruments, such as bass, strings as well as woodwind, which produce pure magical sound. Western music was produced in Europe and has a rich culture. The function of music was religious. Two or more melodic lines are combined using contrasting moods. It's important to build on culture and religion.
2) I think it was very inclusive, we learned a lot about the difference in pitch of the tone, the intensity of tone, quality of tone, duration of the tone. We also learned about beat and rhythm and types of music activities. Learners can also use body percussion or percussion instruments.
3) I don't think it is necessary to change a lot of content. Teachers can use more hand gestures and facial expressions whilst singing a song. For blind learners, the teacher can teach songs using braille.
I enjoyed Study Unit 2 a lot.