Which pitches do some West African melodies use and why?

Music

A scale that is only used in West African music.

A scale that uses only the pitches in a specific key.

A scale that uses pitches outside of the key.

What is the definition of a diatonic scale?

What is the definition of a pentatonic scale?

What other style is mentioned as also using the pentatonic scale in the lesson?

Melodies are played on the percussion instruments.

Melodies can be sung or played on an instrument.

How is melody used in some West African music?

What is/are the main role/s of tuned percussion instruments ?

Axatse, balafon, djembe, gankogui, sabar, talking drums are percussion instruments typically played in which continent?

What role might a balafon play in a West African ensemble?

How can you make the pitch of a rubber band higher?