Melodic ostinato accompaniments to songs
I can add to the texture of a song by playing a simple melodic ostinato.
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- Year 3
Melodic ostinato accompaniments to songs
I can add to the texture of a song by playing a simple melodic ostinato.
Copyrighted materials: to view and download resources from this lesson, you’ll need to be in the UK and
Lesson details
Key learning points
- An ostinato can make a tune more memorable.
- A small number of notes can make an effective ostinato.
- Adding an ostinato layer to a piece makes the texture thicker.
- Feeling the steady pulse helps us play our ostinato at the right tempo, and sing and play together as an ensemble.
Keywords
Ostinato - a repeating musical pattern that can be rhythmic or melodic
Texture - the combination of different layers of sounds
Ensemble - a group of people who perform together
Pulse - the regular steady heartbeat of the music
Tempo - how fast or slow the music is played
Common misconception
An ostinato is a rhythm pattern only.
An ostinato can be melodic as well as rhythmic. In pop music they’re often called a ‘riff’ and in electronic music, a ‘loop’. A repeated pattern can add to the texture of a piece of music and help drive it forward.
Equipment
Tuned percussion instruments - one between two.
Licence
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