Melody in fusion music
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can play a melody as part of a fusion performance.
Key learning points
- Musical fusions have been created by blending music originally composed for the orchestra with other musical styles.
- Classical music was composed between 1750-1820, characterised by formal structure, technical skill, and emotional depth.
- Fusion music forms a deliberate and new synthesis of styles, combining musical elements from the original music.
Keywords
Classical music - music composed between 1750-1820, characterized by formal structure, technical skill, and emotional depth.
Melody - a combination of notes to make a memorable tune
Fusion - the process of blending two or more different musical styles, genres, or traditions to create a new, distinct sound
Common misconception
Fusion only refers to the blending of two contemporary styles of music.
Fusion is the blending of any two or more styles of music.
Teacher tip
When playing tuned percussion instruments ensure children are holding the beaters loosely and not with a tight grip and that they are striking the bar in the middle and letting the beater bounce off. This will allow the sound to resonate.
Equipment
Class set of Latin percussion instruments and pitched percussion instruments.
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