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The music of the Aztecs

The music of the Aztecs. S. America today. Area of S. America where Aztec lands were. Map showing lands of Aztec rule. W.A.L.T Recognise features of the music of other cultures. Study their dance moves Copy these movements Put them in a sequence. W.A.L.T.

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The music of the Aztecs

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  1. The music of the Aztecs

  2. S. America today

  3. Area of S. America where Aztec lands were

  4. Map showing lands of Aztec rule.

  5. W.A.L.T Recognise features of the music of other cultures • Study their dance moves • Copy these movements • Put them in a sequence

  6. W.A.L.T Recognise features of the music of other cultures Copy dance moves ( video available in downloads)

  7. Examine musical symbols • Study their symbols for pitch • Study symbols for duration • Play drums from their notation

  8. Recognise features of the music of other cultures Drumming --- high and low Rule 1: To and Ko will be low tones.  Ti and Ki will be high tones. Pitch To kow = low Ti ki = high The shape denotes duration

  9. Recognise features of the music of other cultures Press link to follow lesson on Aztec drumming aztec drumming

  10. W.A.L.TUse musical language when analysing music • Study words suitable to describe mood (see next page) • Choose 3 words which reflect the mood and tempo of this music. • Put these into 2 sentences and relate them to class Click for sound

  11. Mood of music

  12. W.A.L.T Use musical language when analysing music Tempo Lento — slowly (40–60 bpm) Andante — at a walking pace (76–108 bpm) Moderato — moderately (101-110 bpm) Allegro — fast, quickly and bright (120–139 bpm) Vivace — lively and fast (˜140 bpm) (quicker than allegro)

  13. W.A.L.T Read the symbols of a piece of music • Follow the music as it is played, noting where the symbols are. • Examine the duration of notes • Note the rise of the pitch.

  14. noise

  15. W.A.L.T to read rhythm symbols Identify the duration of the symbols Order these to make a rhythm Make your own rhythms

  16. W.A.L.T To be able to use symbols to describe rhythm

  17. Recognise the written symbols for pitchWrite symbols for 2 high 2 lowAdd rhythmInvent your own W.A.L.T use symbols to show pitch

  18. W.A.L.T use symbols to show pitch

  19. W.A.L.T Create music from a stimuli By working in pairs Listening to stimuli Recreating the sound by choosing appropriate instruments Organising these sounds into a structure

  20. Video in downloads

  21. Recognise features of the music of other cultures What have you learned? • Can you comment on features of Aztec dance? • What instruments feature predominately in Aztec music? • Can you talk about Aztec rhythm notation? • Can you talk about Aztec pitch notation • How does music play a part in their culture? • Play an Aztec piece of music. • Can you use any musical language to describe • the music ?

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