Lessons (6)
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In this lesson, we will begin with a warm-up song. Then we will explore the families of the orchestra - in particular, the percussion family. Lastly, we will explore how the instruments are classified and sort some of our own sound sources in the home based on their timbre.
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In this lesson, we will begin with a warm-up song. Then we will explore the families of the orchestra - in particular, the percussion family. Lastly, we will explore how the instruments are classified and sort some of our own sound sources in the home based on their timbre.
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In this lesson, we will perform a two-part warm-up, followed by an exploration into ways to enhance a performance using sound sources from the home.
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In this lesson, we will learn the ostinato pattern from Mars: The Bringer of War by Gustav Holst and perform a piece using our homemade instruments.
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In this lesson, we will use ostinato body percussion to compose rhythmic patterns inspired by Mars: The bringer of war.
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In this lesson, we will structure our own piece of music based on the Planet Suite by Gustav Holst and use homemade instruments to perform it.
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