Playing a folk melody in two parts
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can play Korobeiniki with a melody and accompaniment.
Key learning points
- Folk dances often have highly rhythmic accompaniment parts which make them effective for dancing.
- These will often use repeated rhythms that create rhythmic drive, which is a feeling of energy.
- In Korobeiniki, we can create a simple accompaniment using the bass notes A, D and E.
- By choosing a suitable rhythm, we can create the rhythmic drive typical of many folk dances.
Keywords
Accompaniment - a part in the music that supports the melody
Semibreve - a note that lasts for four beats
Crotchet - a note that lasts for one beat
Rhythmic drive - a feeling of energy created by rhythms
Common misconception
Folk dances and folk songs are different names for exactly the same thing.
Not necessarily. Many folk songs are for storytelling or other purposes, not dancing. Some folk songs are designed for dancing, which often have different features, including an upbeat tempo, strong pulse and rhythmic drive.
Teacher tip
Some pupils may not reach the stage of being ready to add a simple accompaniment or one with rhythmic drive. Emphasise that, when practising, pupils should be focusing on the melody first, then only adding the accompaniment once the melody is fluent and accurate.
Equipment
Keyboard instrument
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these are folk dances often used to celebrate?
Q2.Which of these is a common characteristic of folk dance?
Q3.How many beats is a crochet worth?
Q4.Which two statements are true about a dotted crotchet?
Q5.What is this symbol called? :||
Q6.How many notes are in a minor scale?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is an accompaniment?
Q2.Which of these are included in an accompaniment?
Q3.What is rhythmic drive?
Q4.Which of these is most likely to create rhythmic drive?
Q5.Korobeiniki is a folk dance from __________.
Q6.A four-beat note is called a __________.
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