a part in the music that supports the melody

What is the difference? Example 1 / Listen to the accompaniment

British English CC

What is the difference? Example 2

adding the left-hand accompaniment

task A feedback audio

Which is the most energetic? Example 1

Which is the most energetic? Example 2

Which is the most energetic? Example 3

adding rhythmic drive to the accompaniment

Playing a folk melody in two parts

Music

Characteristics of folk songs

Composing a pentatonic melody

Modes and sea shanties

Singing sea shanties

Folk dance and the minor scale

This unit explores folk music from around the world, with detailed looks at sea shanties and Russian folk dance. Pupils are exposed to a diverse array of folk music, exploring characteristics that are typical of folk traditions, composing simple melodies and performing using keyboards and vocals.

Folk songs from around the world

Which of these are included in an accompaniment?

a strong sense of forward movement created by rhythm

Which of these is most likely to create rhythmic drive?

Korobeiniki is a folk dance from __________.

Which of these are folk dances often used to celebrate?

Which of these is a common characteristic of folk dance?

Which two statements are true about a dotted crotchet?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Playing a folk melody in two parts

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.