How does the composer Anna Meredith use the body as an instrument?
How does the composer Anna Meredith use the body as an instrument?
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- In this lesson, we will explore how the composer Anna Meredith uses the body as an instrument. We will create our own body percussion composition and explore a variety of ways to perform it.
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5 Questions
Q1.
What is body percussion?
Using a drum kit to make a variety of sounds
Using your body to hit instruments to make a variety of sounds
Q2.
Why is it important to establish a clear pulse?
So we can play at different speeds when performing
So we go out of time when performing
Q3.
Why is it important to use a count in?
To make sure everyone begins at different times
To make sure everyone knows how to count to four
Q4.
Which 2 body percussion sounds did we use in the intro and the outro?
Clap, thigh slap
Stamp, thigh slap
Q5.
Which body percussion sound did we add into the main groove?
Clap
Stamp
6 Questions
Q1.
What is body percussion?
Hitting your body as hard as you can
Playing percussion instruments with your hands
Q2.
Where is Anna Meredith from?
England
Wales
Q3.
In which musical period was the composition "Hands Free" written?
Classical
Romantic
Q4.
Which two of the following are body percussion techniques?
Playing the drums
Q5.
How many sections are there in binary form?
1
3
Q6.
How many sections are there in ternary form?
1
2