Samba fusion
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Practising and preparing for a performance
Performing as an ensemble
Creating, composing and improvising
Why this why now
Pupils develop their ensemble skills and rhythmic understanding, performing and composing in extended structures, 12/8 time signatures and multiple rhythmic parts, allowing for part switching between more complex rhythms. They develop their understanding of syncopation though aural copying and grid notation, creating their own piece, focusing on rhythmic elements, with opportunity to build more complex polyrhythms and improvise extended rhythmic ideas. They learn the key instruments and technique of samba drumming. Body percussion and other drums can be used instead of samba drums.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils can perform rhythmic patterns within a layered ensemble, maintaining their own part against contrasting rhythms.
- Pupils have experience of performing and composing using polyrhythmic textures.
- Pupils can switch between different rhythmic parts while maintaining a steady pulse.
- Pupils have experience of performing in extended rhythmic structures using repetition and contrast.
- Pupils understand and can recognise compound time (e.g. 12/8) and different rhythmic feels.
- Pupils have developed their understanding of syncopation through performance and aural learning.
- Pupils can use grid notation and aural copying to learn and create rhythmic patterns.
- Pupils can demonstrate secure percussion technique and understand how different sounds are produced on drums.
- Pupils have experience of improvising simple rhythmic ideas within a structured piece.
- Pupils have an awareness of the cultural context of ensemble drumming traditions.
Threads
DAW
Practising and preparing for a performance
Performing as an ensemble
Creating, composing and improvising
Why this why now
Pupils develop their ensemble skills and rhythmic understanding, performing and composing in extended structures, 12/8 time signatures and multiple rhythmic parts, allowing for part switching between more complex rhythms. They develop their understanding of syncopation though aural copying and grid notation, creating their own piece, focusing on rhythmic elements, with opportunity to build more complex polyrhythms and improvise extended rhythmic ideas. They learn the key instruments and technique of samba drumming. Body percussion and other drums can be used instead of samba drums.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils can perform rhythmic patterns within a layered ensemble, maintaining their own part against contrasting rhythms.
- Pupils have experience of performing and composing using polyrhythmic textures.
- Pupils can switch between different rhythmic parts while maintaining a steady pulse.
- Pupils have experience of performing in extended rhythmic structures using repetition and contrast.
- Pupils understand and can recognise compound time (e.g. 12/8) and different rhythmic feels.
- Pupils have developed their understanding of syncopation through performance and aural learning.
- Pupils can use grid notation and aural copying to learn and create rhythmic patterns.
- Pupils can demonstrate secure percussion technique and understand how different sounds are produced on drums.
- Pupils have experience of improvising simple rhythmic ideas within a structured piece.
- Pupils have an awareness of the cultural context of ensemble drumming traditions.
Samba fusion
Pupils are introduced to samba drumming, performing as an ensemble and developing their understanding of drum technique, the structure and musical conventions of the music, how rhythm and tempo are used to create excitement and the culture connected with the music.
4 lessons in unit
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