Rehearsing and evaluating an ensemble piece with a thick texture
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can play my part in an ensemble piece with accuracy and an understanding of balance.
Key learning points
- Practising is essential to develop musical skills.
- Adding an instrumental melody and rhythmic ostinato to partner songs creates a thick texture.
- Every part in an ensemble has an important role.
- Practising skills and rehearsal techniques can be developed.
- Rehearsing together is essential to ensure we are playing in time together and with balanced dynamics.
Keywords
Practising - deliberately making an effort to improve musical skills
Rehearsing - to practise in order to improve and prepare for performance
Performance - a work that is presented to an audience
Ensemble - a group of people who perform together
Common misconception
Some parts in an ensemble piece are more important than others.
Through learning all the parts you will come to see the importance and difficulty and unique qualities of each. Often the hardest part is just holding the beat!
Teacher tip
Consider the most effective rehearsal space. How would the pupils be best seated? What is the view and distraction points from each area of the room?
Equipment
Unpitched percussion for the rhythmic ostinato e.g. claves. Pitched percussion for the melody with F A C' e.g. xylophone and glockenspiel. A set for each pupil performing that part.
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