To structure and perform a piece inspired by West African drumming
To structure and perform a piece inspired by West African drumming
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- In this lesson, we will begin with a call and response warm-up. Then we will review the ostinatos and signals learnt in the previous lesson. Following this, we will develop our understanding of cross-rhythms, culminating in planning a performance.
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5 Questions
Q1.
What does call and response mean?
When a musician picks up the telephone
When musicians shout across an ensemble
Q2.
Which of these instruments is typically featured in West African music?
Bassoon
Q3.
Which of these materials is NOT typically used to make a djembe drum?
Skin (traditionally goat-skin)
Wood (traditionally a carved out trunk)
Q4.
What is an ostinato?
A city in West Africa
A flavour of ice-cream
Q5.
What is used to start and stop a drumming performance?
A conductor
A count in
5 Questions
Q1.
What is the purpose of the signal in West African drumming?
To show ensemble players when to pick their drums up
To show the audience when to clap
Q2.
What is an ostinato?
A typical West African drum
A West African dance
Q3.
What is the role of the Master Drummer?
To collect all of the instruments at the end of a performance
To follow instructions the leader
Q4.
What is a cross-rhythm?
a repeated pattern or phrase
when you dance and drum at the same time
Q5.
What is the West African drum called that we have been focussing on?
Dhol
Timpani