Lessons (7)
- In this lesson, we will revisit tonality in song (major and minor) as well as explore the different sung forms in opera.1 Slide deck1 Worksheet1 Video
- In this lesson, we will be introduced to music from Indonesia and we will learn to play and compose a polyrhythm for a gamelan ensemble.1 Slide deck1 Worksheet1 Video
- In this lesson, we will look deeper at the gamelan ensemble and begin to compose interlocking melodies for the pitched instruments.1 Slide deck1 Worksheet1 Video
- In this lesson, we will put together everything we know about gamelan ensembles and compose our own piece for the full ensemble.1 Slide deck1 Worksheet1 Video
- In this lesson, we will review what we know about the difference between pulse and rhythm, play a rock game and perform a Ghanaian call and response song.1 Slide deck1 Video
- In this lesson, we will learn to read rhythms from graphical notation and perform some Djembe polyrhythms from West Africa.1 Slide deck1 Worksheet1 Video
- In this lesson, we will structure our piece for the performance of our Ghanaian song and West African drumming ensemble.1 Slide deck1 Worksheet1 Video