Music American Indian Standards

Singing, alone ad with others, a variety of American Indian/tribal songs.

Performing on a Native instrument (i.e. drum, flute) alone or with others, a variety of American Indian/tribal music.

Improvising music on Native instruments

Composing American Indian/tribal songs if appropriate within tribal/cultural protocols.

Understanding that music has melody, rhythm, texture, form and timbre in relation to Indian music and song.

Listen to, analyzing and describing American Indian/tribal music.

Evaluating American Indian/tribal music, performances and performers.

Understanding relationships between American Indian/tribal music, art, science, math, social studies, and language arts.

Understanding music in relation to a variety of non-Indian cultures and historical periods.