Time: 15 minutes Group size: Whole Group Tag words: scale, minor, improvisation, improvising, backing track, rising, rhythm, rest, call and response RESOURCE NEEDED: Pathway to a Piece 1, Project Examples Worksheet.doc Introduce the first phrase and ask the group to play it together. Remind them to count the beats rest, and to note the 2 […]
Tag: improvisation
Secondary Curriculum – Pathway to a Piece: Lesson 2, Plenary: Improvisation Discussion
Time: 10 minutes Group size: Whole Group Tag words: improvisation, successful, composing, instincts, ideas, simple, scales, modes How did the pupils find improvising? What made it successful and how will they use these methods in their composing? Discuss the importance of using their ears and instincts, finding and capturing ideas, keeping it simple, and using […]