Adding an accompaniment to a melody
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can play the melody for Ode to Joy with an accompaniment.
Key learning points
- A semibreve is a four beat note and the main note duration in the accompaniment of Ode to Joy.
- The accompaniment to Ode to Joy is played with the left hand using the notes C and G.
- The melody and accompaniment are played together on the first beat of each bar.
- A final performance of the melody and accompaniment with attention to pulse, dynamics and tempo.
Keywords
Accompaniment - An accompaniment is a part in the music that supports the melody.
Semibreve - A semibreve is a note lasting four beats.
System - A system represents all the instruments that play at the same time on a score.
Common misconception
Pupils misinterpret the score and think the accompaniment is the second line of the melody.
Encourage pupils to follow the score through when listening to the music and reinforce that both lines are part of the same system.
Teacher tip
Using the practical time to refine the melody or learn the first two phrases only with accompaniment may be more suitable. Bass clef is acknowledged briefly for further discussion, although understanding isn’t needed to perform the accompaniment.
Equipment
Keyboards
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