Right, daddy's slumming it in Brazil!
Let's have a Brazilian dance fest round the kitchen in his absence.
Start with The Girl from Ipanema.
You could then try Fly me to the moon.
Or Quincy Jones Soul Bossa Nova.
What musical instruments can you identify?
Bossa Nova was a popular sound in 1960s UK. It was associated with a glamorous lifestyle. These days you'll hear it used to describe different contexts, but it still requires musicianship. How would you describe the style of this music?
And if you want to do the culture tour, find on the map Rio de Janeiro, Buzios, Copacabana and Sao Paolo.
Then let's talk about why the language of Brazil is now Portuguese and not Spanish.
Monday 31 October 2011
Monday 24 October 2011
Cantonese opera
For a lot of singing and sleeve work go here.
And see images of Cantonese opera here.
Find out something of the history. Research what you can. There's more here, with references to the acrobatic styles.
What instruments are used to accompany the singers?
Do you feel it's necessary to speak Cantonese to enjoy it?
Oh why don't we go and listen to some opera live. (Yes, why don't we do that, I ask myself.)
While I puzzle on that question, listen out for any Cantonese opera on radios as you move around the island. Who's listening to this musical style?
And see images of Cantonese opera here.
Find out something of the history. Research what you can. There's more here, with references to the acrobatic styles.
What instruments are used to accompany the singers?
Do you feel it's necessary to speak Cantonese to enjoy it?
Oh why don't we go and listen to some opera live. (Yes, why don't we do that, I ask myself.)
While I puzzle on that question, listen out for any Cantonese opera on radios as you move around the island. Who's listening to this musical style?
Monday 17 October 2011
Bluegrass
Before we fly off to another country, let's just find out a bit more about this hillbilly country USA stuff.
Try Foggy Mountain Breakdown.
Wiki is useful, if you like to read some background.
Bluegrass has a large and loyal following. Can you suggest why?
Try Foggy Mountain Breakdown.
Wiki is useful, if you like to read some background.
Bluegrass has a large and loyal following. Can you suggest why?
Pete Seeger
Find out about Pete Seeger.
He co-wrote this, and I would hate for you not to know this song. You could combine this with a reading of Private Peaceful.
Okay, now you're well into North America in the 20th century.
Pete Seeger occupies most of it; you could find out a little about his start point here.
He co-wrote this, and I would hate for you not to know this song. You could combine this with a reading of Private Peaceful.
Okay, now you're well into North America in the 20th century.
Pete Seeger occupies most of it; you could find out a little about his start point here.
Monday 10 October 2011
Melody & stuff
How does music work?
Follow this series as far as you want. It's interesting!
Try the yacapaca quiz on the elements of music.
Mug up first! See if you can find definitions for timbre, texture, dynamics, tempo, instrumentation, pitch and duration.
You can have a go with this irritating online toy.
How about you? Can you make a tune with this?
Follow this series as far as you want. It's interesting!
Try the yacapaca quiz on the elements of music.
Mug up first! See if you can find definitions for timbre, texture, dynamics, tempo, instrumentation, pitch and duration.
You can have a go with this irritating online toy.
How about you? Can you make a tune with this?
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