Drone accompaniments to songs
I can add to the texture of a song by playing a drone.
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- Year 3
Drone accompaniments to songs
I can add to the texture of a song by playing a drone.
Copyrighted materials: to view and download resources from this lesson, you’ll need to be in the UK and
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A drone is a continuous or repeated sound that can be played throughout a piece of music.
- Drones can be played by many instruments including bagpipes, tanpura, and didgeridoos.
- A drone can accompany a melody to add depth and texture.
- We can play drones using instruments available to us, including our voices.
Keywords
Drone - a constant pitched sound that continues throughout a piece of music
Texture - the combination of different layers of sounds
Pitch - how high or low a note is
Common misconception
Drones are boring because they are just a single note.
Drones can add depth and a focus point to a piece of music. They can sometimes even be soothing for the listener. A piece of music can be built around a drone.
Equipment
Instruments suitable for playing a drone.
Licence
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