Creating and rehearsing a syncopated performance - building a tight ensemble
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can rehearse effectively to make sure the performance is tight, accurate, and well-prepared.
Key learning points
- Feeling the pulse helps us to play the syncopated rhythms accurately and precisely.
- We can prepare for a performance by thinking about how we will present our music to an audience and being organised.
- We can improve our ensemble skills by rehearsing together focusing accuracy, synchronisation and balance.
Keywords
Rehearsal - a practice session in which a performance is prepared
Pulse - the steady, regular heartbeat of the music
Kuku - a rhythm from Guinea, West Africa, that can be played on two or more drums
Scat singing - a vocal jazz technique where singers improvise melodies and rhythms using wordless syllables instead of lyrics
Common misconception
When preparing for a performance, we should just focus on playing our own part accurately.
When playing and singing in an ensemble, the overall sound is important, we need to make the ensemble as cohesive and synchronised as possible.
Teacher tip
Focus the rehearsal on developing the pupils' ensemble skills; encouraging them to listen carefully to each other to keep in time and balance their parts.
Equipment
Hand drums available to you, djembes, and/or classroom percussion available.
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