This lesson, after learning a bit about South American geography, culture and history (and Miss Heggie's year 7 geography teacher) we played an Andean piece El Condor Passa. Although this composition had a written melody, all other components of it were improvised in a multilayered, poly rhythmic expression. I was one of four percussive drums used during this piece. I really tried to focus in on playing in the off beat to add to the different rhythms that would traditionally come through in folklore music. What I really liked about playing in this way was how each member of the ensemble had to feel the song and just roll with what everyone else was doing. Although I gave starting and ending guidance, that was the only structure the composition had. I think this lesson really encapsulated the essence of folklore music- feeling rather than seeing. Although it will be a challenge, i really want to incorporate this into my own composition.
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Scout de BohunMusic is Expression Archives
November 2016
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