Music from around the World Latin American SambaSalsaIndianGamelanGhanianPanpipes

Music from around the World In this unit you will learn about Music from all over the World. By the end of this unit you will: In this unit you will learn about Music from all over the World. By the end of this unit you will: Be able to identify different styles of music from around the World. Be able to identify different styles of music from around the World. Know where each of the styles originate from Know where each of the styles originate from Recognise instruments from each of the styles Recognise instruments from each of the styles

Latin American Latin America is another name for South America. Latin America is another name for South America. A Latin American Ensemble consists of drums and percussion. A Latin American Ensemble consists of drums and percussion. The music is very rhythmical and uses off- beat rhythms. The music is very rhythmical and uses off- beat rhythms. Lots of percussion instruments are used. Lots of percussion instruments are used. Trumpets, guitars, pianos and singers can also be used Trumpets, guitars, pianos and singers can also be used

Samba A form of Latin American Music A form of Latin American Music Origins in Brazil Origins in Brazil Very lively and dance-like Very lively and dance-like Based on ostinatos Based on ostinatos Surdo drums, ago go bells, shakers and tambourines are some of the percussion used Surdo drums, ago go bells, shakers and tambourines are some of the percussion used Melody is sometimes added. Whistles are often used too. Melody is sometimes added. Whistles are often used too. YouTube - RCTC World Drum Ensemble Performing Samba Music YouTube - RCTC World Drum Ensemble Performing Samba Music

Salsa Another form of Latin American music Another form of Latin American music Originated in Cuba Originated in Cuba Syncopated and lively music Syncopated and lively music Congos, bongos and Claves are important Congos, bongos and Claves are important Piano, trumpet and voices can also be used Piano, trumpet and voices can also be used YouTube - Salsa music - A great salsa song Mary by Joe Arroyo YouTube - Salsa music - A great salsa song Mary by Joe Arroyo

Panpipes Different size pipes joined together. Different size pipes joined together. To produce the sound, the player blows across the top of the pipes. To produce the sound, the player blows across the top of the pipes. They create a mellow sound.YouTube - Can You Feel the Love Tonight- Panpipes They create a mellow sound.YouTube - Can You Feel the Love Tonight- PanpipesYouTube - Can You Feel the Love Tonight- PanpipesYouTube - Can You Feel the Love Tonight- Panpipes

Ghanaian Drum Ensemble A style originating from Ghana, Africa A style originating from Ghana, Africa Consists of percussion instruments, drums and bells Consists of percussion instruments, drums and bells Made up of layers of Ostinatos YouTube - Ghanaian Drumers - Dzeleimi Drumming Company Made up of layers of Ostinatos YouTube - Ghanaian Drumers - Dzeleimi Drumming Company YouTube - Ghanaian Drumers - Dzeleimi Drumming Company YouTube - Ghanaian Drumers - Dzeleimi Drumming Company

Indonesian Gamelan Originated from Indonesia Originated from Indonesia A percussion orchestra consisting of mainly metal tuned percussion. A percussion orchestra consisting of mainly metal tuned percussion. Gongs and drums are also used. Gongs and drums are also used. Built on layers of repeated patterns Built on layers of repeated patterns Has a very metallic sound and can sound quite harsh. Has a very metallic sound and can sound quite harsh. YouTube - Javanese Gamelan: Gamelan Kusuma Laras New York YouTube - Javanese Gamelan: Gamelan Kusuma Laras New York

Steel Band Often known as Steel Pans Often known as Steel Pans Originated in The Caribbean Originated in The Caribbean Instruments made from old oil drums Instruments made from old oil drums Dents are made in the drums to create different notes. Dents are made in the drums to create different notes. Often accompanied by drumkit. Often accompanied by drumkit. Different styles of music can be played. Different styles of music can be played. YouTube - How to Play Steel Pan Drums in a Band : Playing Leads on Steel Drums YouTube - How to Play Steel Pan Drums in a Band : Playing Leads on Steel Drums

Indian Music This music has a very distinctive sound. This music has a very distinctive sound. The Sitar is very common in this style. The Sitar is very common in this style. The Tambura is another stringed instrument playing an accompaniment The Tambura is another stringed instrument playing an accompaniment The Tabla are a small pair of drums of different sizes. The Tabla are a small pair of drums of different sizes.

The Sitar and Tabla The sitar is a stringed instrument The sitar is a stringed instrument It has a small body and long neck It has a small body and long neck It has movable frets and metal strings plucked by wire plectrum. It has movable frets and metal strings plucked by wire plectrum. The Tabla are small drums played by one person The Tabla are small drums played by one person Played by hands and fingers Played by hands and fingers YouTube - SITAR & TABLA YouTube - SITAR & TABLA

Concepts to remember Latin American Latin American Samba Samba Salsa Salsa Panpipes Panpipes Steel Band Steel Band Indian Indian Gamelan Gamelan Ghanaian drum ensemble Ghanaian drum ensemble Sitar Sitar Tabla Tabla Ostinato Ostinato Syncopation Syncopation