Syncopation performance and reflection
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can play and sing syncopated rhythms and use ensemble skills to present a successful performance.
Key learning points
- Warming up our voice, minds and bodies helps us deliver a focused, safe, and engaging performance.
- Feeling the pulse is key to neat ensemble performing.
- When we evaluate and reflect on our performance, we become more aware of the skills we've developed.
Keywords
Warm up - a sequence of exercises used to prepare the mind, body and voice for singing / playing instruments
Syncopation - rhythms that emphasise the beats that are usually weaker
Performance - a work that is presented to an audience
Evaluation - an assessment of the quality and enjoyment of a musical performance, taking into account stage presence, accuracy of playing and musicality
Pulse - the regular, steady heartbeat of the music
Common misconception
Once we've performed, we don't need to keep thinking about the learning.
Reflecting on our performance is a valuable tool not only to feel a sense of pride in the skills we've developed, but also to see which areas of our musical learning need more focus.
Teacher tip
Spend time on the warm up in this lesson. A group that feels focused and ready will deliver a neater performance. This is an ideal opportunity to record the performance. This will support the evaluation stage and can also be used for assessment.
Equipment
Hand drums available to you, djembes, and/or classroom percussion available.
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