1. Music Moods Music allows us to experience many different moods whether we are performing or listening It may be instrumental or vocal

2. Different Moods Expressions of Joy Expressions of Grief Work Songs Inspirational Songs National Pride Calm or Soothing Others?

3. Expressions of Joy “Happy Face” – use of lyrics to express joy “Come On-A My House” – use of syncopation

4. Expressions of Grief “Tears in Heaven” – based on a personal painful experience http://youtu.be/AscPOozwYA8 “Only Time” – helps with dealing with a loss “New Orleans Jazz Funeral” – used in funeral processions “Taps” – usually at the end of military funerals http://youtu.be/BVzrsyCtoWY “Amazing Grace” – hymn sung or played at funerals especially for police and firemen http://youtu.be/OO5y2O_hv3I

5. Work Songs Use strong rhythms to keep workers together “African Postal Workers” “Lead Man Holler” “Sixteen Tons”

6. Inspirational Hymns are the most common form

7. Pride (National) Strong use of rhythm and dynamics “God Bless America” “America” “God Bless the USA” “America the Beautiful”

8. Calm (Soothing) Purpose is to soothe and relax the listener May be to promote peace “Peace in this House” – bring people together peacefully “Peaceful World” – promote peace and unity