Performing and improvising within an ABA structure
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can perform an ABA piece, keeping a steady pulse and improvising thoughtfully on the notes do, mi, so and la.
Key learning points
- We can improvise alone, with a partner, or in an ensemble.
- To improvise thoughtfully, we can think about which notes we might use or which rhythm we might play.
- When we play and improvise in a group ensemble, it is important to listen to each other and keep a steady pulse.
- We can structure our musical performance to make it more interesting.
Keywords
Call and response - a question and answer musical structure
Improvise - to thoughtfully create new musical ideas in the moment
Melody - a combination of notes to make a memorable tune
Structure - the way the music is organised
Ensemble - a group of people who perform together
Common misconception
Improvising doesn't require any thought.
Before we improvise, we think about what notes or rhythms we might play and how we will structure our playing, but the final product is played in the moment.
Teacher tip
We will use the notes C, G, E, and A on pitched percussion isntruments. It may be useful to label the bars or remove the bars that are not needed if possible.
Equipment
Pitched percussion instruments and beaters.
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