Practising effectively
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Learning outcome
I can learn a vocal melody, developing a range of strategies for practising effectively.
Key learning points
- Folk music is music that originates from a particular country, culture or people and is usually passed down orally.
- We can use a range of techniques to help us to practise effectively.
- A song can be internalised more easily by learning it in different ways.
- We can speak the lyrics, tap the rhythm and perform sections in different styles such as using staccato or legato.
Keywords
Folk music - music that originates from a particular country, culture or people that is usually passed down orally
Practise - to deliberately make an effort to improve musical skills
Staccato - performing in a short and detached way
Legato - performing in a smooth way
Phrase - a musical thought, like a sentence in a story
Common misconception
A particular piece of Folk music is always played in eactly the same way.
Folk music is passed down via an oral tradition and is often interpreted differently. Melodies, harmonies and instrumentation may change over time and when played in different places.
Teacher tip
Find opportunities to listen to more examples of Egan’s Polka. The piece is also known as the Kerry Polka, or John Egan's. Ask pupils to notice differences and similarities between different performances.
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