Part singing: adding a rhythmic ostinato accompaniment
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can play a rhythmic ostinato accompaniment with a strong pulse whilst singing simultaneously.
Key learning points
- Adding a rhythmic ostinato under a song creates another layer of texture.
- Playing a rhythmic ostinato can help us keep in time to the steady pulse.
- A rhythmic ostinato can be inspired by rhythms from a song.
- A rhythmic ostinato can be layered under partner songs to create a thicker texture.
- Takadimi notation helps us read rhythms.
Keywords
Rhythm - the pattern of sounds and silences that we play and sing
Rhythmic ostinato - a repeating musical idea created from a rhythmic pattern
Texture - the combination of different layers of sounds
Notation - a way of visually representing and recording music
Common misconception
Takadi and Ta-dimi are the same thing.
Takadi is quick-quick-slow. Ta-dimi is slow-quick-quick.
Teacher tip
You can practise the rhythmic ostinato in many more ways than suggested in this lesson and the more you practise, the more successful you will be. For example, different body percussion actions can be added for each rhythm (e.g. clap Ta-di, stamp Ta).
Equipment
Class set (ideally) of unpitched percussion that creates a clear rhythm e.g. claves
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.The is the playing or showing of the steady pulse.
Q2.When we sing two or more songs that fit together harmoniously, we are singing ...
Q3.When we make a sound by striking, hitting or shaking, we are playing .
Q4.What is this rhythm called?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.When we add more layers to a song, we are creating a __________ texture.
Q2.An ostinato is ...
Q3.What is this rhythm called?
Q4.True or false? Ta-dimi and Takadi are not the same thing.
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