Year 5
Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will consolidate ostinatos, then we will learn and perform polyrhythms using body percussion and grid notation.
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5 Questions
Q1.
What country is the song Funga Alafia from?
Ghana
Zimbabwe
Q2.
What does syncopation mean?
The heartbeat of the music
The length of sound - whether it is long or short
Q3.
What is an ostinato?
The heartbeat of the music
The melody of the music
Q4.
What country is the Canoe Song from?
Nigeria
Scotland
Q5.
How many forbidden rhythms did we have in this game of 'Don't Clap This One Back'?
3
5
5 Questions
Q1.
How many forbidden rhythms did we use in 'Don't Clap This One Back'?
4
5
Q2.
Which line of lyrics did we use as an ostinato for the 'Canoe Song'?
Flashing with silver
My paddle's keen and bright
Q3.
What is an ostinato?
A melody
Rhythm patterns where stressed notes fall off the beat
Q4.
When we performed our own polyrhythm, how many layers of rhythm did we have?
3
5
Q5.
What is a polyrhythm?
Rhythm patterns where stressed notes fall off the beat
The heartbeat of the music