MUSIC BASICS & NOTATION NOTES REVIEW
Purposes of Music Notes Ceremonial - music created or performed for rituals or celebrations (e.g., patriotic music, music for worship) Recreational - music for entertainment (e.g., music for play such as game songs, music for dances and social events, music for physical activities, music as a hobby) Artistic Expression - music created with the intent to express or communicate one’s emotions, feelings, ideas, experience (e.g., music created and performed in a concert setting for an audience)
Form- Types AB: 2 contrasting sections ABA: 3 sections with contrast in the middle Call and Response: one voice or instrument plays or sings a phrase, followed by a responding phrase played or sung by a different voice or instrument. Closed: the song has a clear ending- the song stops. Open: the ending of the song fades out. Rondo: A composition consisting of a recurring theme alternating with contrasting sections. Usually occurs in the last movement of a symphony, since it is fast in tempo and merry in mood AB Part One: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT7_IZPHHb0 Part Two: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqSulR9Fymg&playnext=1&list=PL7D223A69CEBE1300&feature=results_video ABA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aKgKHmZ9WI
Timbre Class example: Synthesizer Aerophones: sound is made when wind travels through the instrument. Class example: clarinet Idiophones: sound is made whenever the instrument is struck. Class example: triangle Membranophones: sound is made when a skin is rubbed or struck. Class example: bongos Chordophones: sound is made when a cord is struck. Class example: Harp Electrophones: sound is made from electricity. Class example: Synthesizer
Texture Harmony: Consonance: Dissonance: The combination of simultaneous notes of different tones. ex. Boyz to Men- Yesterday Consonance: created when notes that sound good together are played Ex. Weezer- My Eveline Dissonance: created when notes that DON’T sound good together are played Done on purpose to create a mood, contrast, or emphasis Ex. Halloween Theme http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMLPnk9-6MM
Texture: Cont’d There are multiple layers found in music: Monophony: everybody sings the same parts Ex. The Byrds- Turn, Turn, Turn Homophony: same rhythm, different pitches Ex. Pink- I Have Seen the Rain Polyphony: two parts that are totally different at the same time Ex. Kyrie- Pope Marcellus Mass
Tempo The pace with which music moves. In other words, how fast do you tap to the song? Below, are the terms for the “speed of the beat” Presto: extremely rapid pace Allegro: rapid, happy Adagio: dancing pace Moderato: moderate pace Andante: flows at a walking speed Largo: extremely slow pace
The Guido Hand Method Answer the following questions as you read the article on the paper provided on your own paper: 1) Why is Guido an important person in the history of music? 2) What are his two most important musical innovations? 3) Define “Do, Re, Mi.” 4) Where did Guido get the terms above? 5) What modifications or changes have been made to “Do, Re, Mi” since Guido created it? 6) Describe the Guidonian Hand Method. A) Why was it needed? B) How did it work? http://www.patriciagray.net/Musichtmls/Flash/guido.html
Note Name 4 counts Whole 2 counts Half 1 count Quarter ½ count Eighth Sixteenth Note Image Note Value 4 counts 2 counts 1 count ½ count ¼ count
Note Values
Rest Value 4 counts 2 counts 1 count ½ count ¼ count A HOLE A HAT
Rest Values A HOLE A HAT
SELF-TEST
1. Music is written on a staff 1. Music is written on a staff. How many horizontal lines compose a staff? 4 5 6 3
1. Music is written on a staff 1. Music is written on a staff. How many horizontal lines compose a staff? 4 5 6 3
2. Vertical bar lines cut the staff into segments 2. Vertical bar lines cut the staff into segments. What are these segments called? Clefs Measures Notes Octaves
2. Vertical bar lines cut the staff into segments 2. Vertical bar lines cut the staff into segments. What are these segments called? Clefs Measures Notes Octaves
3. Which note is one fourth of a measure long? Whole Quarter Half Eighth
3. Which note is one fourth of a measure long? Whole Quarter Half Eighth
4. What is the name of the symbol that represents higher notes on the grand staff? Treble Clef Bass Clef Sharp Clef Flat Clef
4. What is the name of the symbol that represents higher notes on the grand staff? Treble Clef Bass Clef Sharp Clef Flat Clef
5. What is the term for the numbers specifying the beats to a measure and time value of each note? It tells you what note receives one beat. Key Signature Time Signature Note Signature Rest Signature
5. What is the term for the numbers specifying the beats to a measure and time value of each note? It tells you what note receives one beat. Key Signature Time Signature Note Signature Rest Signature
6. Which note is held for four beats? Half Note Whole Note Quarter Note Eighth Note
6. Which note is held for four beats? Half Note Whole Note Quarter Note Eighth Note
7. What is a pause in music called? Note Rest Octave Sharp
7. What is a pause in music called? Note Rest Octave Sharp
8. How many beats does a half note receive? 2 4 5 3
8. How many beats does a half note receive? 2 4 5 3
9. What is the name of this note: a. Half Note b. Whole Note c. Quarter Note d. Eighth Note
9. What is the name of this note: a. Half Note b. Whole Note c. Quarter Note d. Eighth Note
10. Do a quarter rest and a quarter note have the same value? Yes No
10. Do a quarter rest and a quarter note have the same value? Yes No