Performance exemplar - drum kit ensemble (audio)

Performance exemplar - drum kit ensemble (drum kit part)

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a repeating pattern, often played on a drum kit that provides the rhythmic accompaniment to the other parts

a short phrase in which the drummer plays a different pattern, highlighting the end of a section of music; fills usually last for 2 or 4 beats

the relative volume of different parts or instruments; effective balance is where every part can be heard clearly

Listen through to this performance and follow the score. 

Can you identify the error in this section?

Compare this clip to the notation - can you spot the errors?

Listen to this section - what is the issue here?

Can you hear the rushed rhythms in the drum fill at the end of this section?

Can you hear that effective balance between the drums in this section?

The ensemble has good balance, with all parts clearly audible

First improvised fill

Listen to the poor ensemble awareness in this section.

Task A audio

Playing rhythmically in an ensemble

Music

Considering balance in an ensemble

Performing on a bass instrument in an ensemble

Performing expressively as an ensemble

Refining and polishing an ensemble performance

Pupils will analyse a range of different ensemble performances, focusing on strengths and areas for improvement. They will identify aspects that are crucial for effective ensemble performance and develop strategies for being self-critical and improving their own ensemble performances.

Ensemble performance

Performance exemplar - brass duet with piano (audio)

Performance exemplar - brass duet with accompaniment (brass parts)

Jazzy Waltz

Performance exemplar - brass duet with accompaniment (full score)

the tuning of notes; if a performer has good intonation it means that the notes are in tune

the specific timbre of a sound, not to be confused with the interval also called a tone

Listen through to this performance and follow the score.

how could the second solo part could make the rhythm even more precise?

both players use the tenuto accents to add weight and energy to notes

Both solo players follow the articulation directions closely

This is a typical example

Can you hear the notes that have a less clear tone in this phrase?

In this example, we can hear a slight pitch difference between the instruments

the second solo player plays a long note that sounds slightly out of tune

Listen to this clip - how could the players improve the balance here?

Can you hear both of those elements here?

Performance exemplar - bass guitar ensemble (audio)

Performance exemplar - bass guitar ensemble (bass part)

how effectively a performance ‘flows’ seamlessly without interruption or hesitation

Can you hear the incorrect rhythm in this section?

Can you identify that moment in this section?

In this clip, the dynamic markings vary between mezzo piano and forte

Can you hear that ‘rattly’, metallic sound in this clip?

This results in them playing slightly out of time with the rest of the ensemble.

Can you hear that slight difference in timing here?

How would you suggest the bass player improves the balance here?

Danny Boy (2 voices) (Bb) (4)

how performers shape the music to communicate its meaning, mood and character to an audience

how performers use musical elements such as dynamics, tone and phrasing to communicate emotion and character

a short section of a melody, normally lasting 1, 2 or 4 bars

Listen to Verse 2

Task A

ensuring the performance feels natural and continuous

Listen and follow the score

main theme from bar 6

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