Music - MYP 4 and 5 - Samuel Wright - Hodder 2020

small groups;
or
can answer it in any way you choose (speaking,
you
does it mean to divide a beat? Is it a
What
term? Or a musical instruction? Or both?
mathematical
Complementary
ACTIVITY:
game
layers
a large group, move chairs and tables out of the
As
so you can either stand or sit facing one another.
way
aim of the game is to play rhythms that ‘fit’ with
The
other, just like a jigsaw puzzle. The leader begins,
each
a simple pattern in 4, then the second person
clapping
join in with a completely different rhythm –
must
the pattern of the first person. This continues
avoiding
the third person, the fourth, and so on. The more
for
that join the game means that the rhythmic
people
will fill up very quickly. This is where you can
‘spaces’
you will notice is that repeated ideas can
What
or ‘lock into’ each other, creating
complement
1 You will want to remain in the game as long as
2 You cannot perform the same pattern as someone
3 If you play the same rhythmic pattern as someone
4 Simplicity is key, and make it fun! Beatbox, whistle,
5 Ensure someone is recording the game, because
To what extent
does music use
space / emptiness
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to communicate?
ATL
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skills: Combining knowledge,
Transfer
and skills to create products or
understanding
solutions
THINK–PAIR–SHARE
pairs
about this question in
Think
chanting, clapping or whispering):
Within your group, think of a way that you can
demonstrate together what it means to divide the
beat. Once you have discussed different answers,
watch the TEDx video ‘Rhythm Effect’ at
and see whether you
https://youtu.be/nOwpS7iKV90
to or your answer. Turn to your
need
add to
change
be creative with sound effects.
partner and
share
your answers to the question: How
did the performances demonstrate dividing the beat?
amazing rhythmic soundscapes.
Some points to remember while playing:
IN SEQUENCE
DRUMMING
drumming, it is always best to use your body and
When
voice to internalise the beat. The beat or pulse can be felt
possible, performing like a human loop machine.
in groups of 2 or 3 as discussed, and repetition is always
important. It is through repetition that we build patterns,
else. You have to fit either inside or outside
someone else’s space.
rhythmic memory and the ability to improvise.
else, you are disqualified.
clap, stomp and sing.
you will make up some incredible rhythms.
“Space is an instrument”
Producer Focus quoting Dr. Dre
◆■ Assessment opportunities
this activity you have practised skills that are
In
using Criterion B: Developing skills.
assessed
Figure 1.57
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Music for the IB MYP 4&5: by Concept
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