To understand syncopated rhythms
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Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will learn a traditional song from Nigeria, followed by an exploration of syncopated rhythms.
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5 Questions
Q1.
What does subdivision mean?
Creating sounds with our voice to imitate a percussion instrument
Making sounds with our bodies
Q2.
Which instruments would you NOT find in a standard jazz ensemble?
Double Bass/Bass Guitar
Drum Kit
Q3.
What does improvise mean?
To create sounds with our voice to imitate percussion instruments
To perform a written melody
Q4.
What was the job of the drum kit in the jazz ensemble?
To play melodies
To play the bass line
Q5.
What was the role of the double bass in the jazz ensemble?
To play melodies
To take the role of the rhythm section
5 Questions
Q1.
What do we change when playing the game 'Switch'?
Changing between body percussion and vocal percussion
Tapping our head and tapping our nose
Q2.
Where is the song Funga Alafia orginally from?
France
Ghana
Q3.
What does Funga Alafia mean?
The sun is shining
What's for dinner?
Q4.
What does syncopation mean?
Making sounds using our bodies
The heartbeat of the music
Q5.
What type of notation were you using to compose your own rhythms in this lesson?
Graphic score
Standard notation