PRESENTATION- CREATING MUSICIANSHIP IN OUR STUDENTS
The Theory behind the score
- Basic theory
- Detail – structure (formal – student memory chunks)
- Understanding Tonality, Harmony
- * “Tool-kit” (sample of simple form)
The Importance of Aural
- Simple in tune singing
- Ostinato and rounds
- Harmonizing by ear & improvisation
- Understanding how harmony affects the melody
- *”Tool-kit”(sample of introducing simple songs – list)
Tone and Touch
- Preparing technique – “How to” achieve what you need
- *“Tool kit – Index of suggested exercises
Beat-Pulse-Rhythm-Tempo
- Develop a good sense of beat
- Singing and preparation for rhythm
- The right tempo – tempo variants
- Establish confidence with duet playing, metronome use
Artistry & Communication
- Understanding the Style
- Listen to other instruments and textures
- Descriptors for tempo
- Descriptors for style
- Mood map
- *”Tool-kit” – Mood descriptors / texture/tempos