Using contrasting rhythms

Using contrasting pitch

Check question

Check A

Check B

Check C

Task A Q2

Retrograding clip 1

Retrograding clip 2

Retrograding clip 3

Retrograding clip 4

Creating an ostinato using retrograding

Steps to follow

Example

Task C Q2

Creating and improvising contrasting ostinati

Music

Using rhythmic ostinati in minimalism

Creating a melodic ostinato

Developing your minimalist composition

This unit develops understanding of minimalism, including the context of the style and the main musical features used in creating minimalist compositions. Pupils compose and improvise in a minimalist style, including rhythmic and melodic patterns.

Minimalist composition

Minimalist composition

Choose a lesson (1)