First Nations Music Tells Stories

Discovering how music shares culture and stories Year 5 Music - 20 minutes

What is Musical Storytelling?

Music can paint pictures with sounds Stories told through rhythm, melody and words Every culture has musical stories First Nations people have shared stories through music for thousands of years

Traditional First Nations Instruments

Listen and Imagine

Close your eyes and listen carefully What pictures do you see in your mind? What story might the music be telling? Share your ideas with a partner

Music Tells Us About...

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How Does Music Make You Feel?

Think about your favorite song Does it make you happy, sad, excited, or calm? How do you think First Nations people use music to share feelings?

Move Like the Music

Listen to the rhythm and melody Move your body like the animals in the story Use your hands to show flying birds Stomp your feet like kangaroos Sway like trees in the wind

Music Connects Us All

Music is a powerful way to share stories and culture It helps us understand and appreciate different ways of life First Nations music keeps important stories alive for future generations