Adding an accompaniment to a melody
I can play the melody for Ode to Joy with an accompaniment.
Adding an accompaniment to a melody
I can play the melody for Ode to Joy with an accompaniment.
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Lesson details
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.
Equipment
Keyboards
Licence
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Lesson video
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