Fusions

In this lesson, we will learn about the term 'fusion'. This lesson will introduce fusion through listening and performing. We will explore the rhythmic riffs of one of Fela Kuti's classic afrobeat songs.

In this lesson, we will explore the use of instruments in afrobeat music, understand the origins of these instruments, and then analyse the melodic and harmonic roles they play.

In this lesson, we will learn about the history and development of traditional tango through to contemporary neotango. We will explore how technology is used to create a new fusion style for the younger generation.

In this lesson, we will look at how the tango style is created through melodic layers and interesting chromatic passing notes. We will then compose our own tango melodies.

In this lesson, we will explore North Indian classical music, and how this is passed down from generation to generation. We will understand how certain rags evoke emotions and how to improvise our own melodies in alap and jhalla sections.

In this lesson, we will explore the roots of contemporary bhangra and understand how the dhol is played. We will then play the famous chaal rhythm, heard in many bhangra songs.

In this lesson, we will look at why Afro Celt Sound System are a famous fusion band and how they formed. We will explore the song "Release" and learn how to perform three different layers of the song.

In this lesson, we will find our inspiration in order to create our own fusion piece. We will identify which cultural styles and ideas to develop through different composition techniques such as repetition, variation, and call and response.

In this lesson, we will continue developing and arranging our melodic, rhythmic and harmonic material and explore how they can be fused together.

In this lesson, we will learn how to structure our ideas into a complete piece. We will then record and perform our finished fusion piece.