Pentatonic Music
Homework 1:
From internet research, find 3 interesting facts about pentatonic music which we didn't discuss in the music lessons. Make sure they are written in your own words.
Homework 2:
A lot of Chinese music is pentatonic. Describe how each of the following instruments works:
1) Erhu
2) Shimianluo
3) Zhu
4) Dagu
5) Dizi
Make sure your work is written in your own words and not copied and pasted. Images will enhance it as well.
Homework 3:
Find a piece of traditional Chinese Music on YouTube. State the name of the piece and the composer/group, and comment on the following:
* Which instruments can you hear (homework 2 might help with this!)?
* Describe how the dynamics change in the music
* Describe the mood which is created.
* Give an opinion on whether or not you like the music and why.
From internet research, find 3 interesting facts about pentatonic music which we didn't discuss in the music lessons. Make sure they are written in your own words.
Homework 2:
A lot of Chinese music is pentatonic. Describe how each of the following instruments works:
1) Erhu
2) Shimianluo
3) Zhu
4) Dagu
5) Dizi
Make sure your work is written in your own words and not copied and pasted. Images will enhance it as well.
Homework 3:
Find a piece of traditional Chinese Music on YouTube. State the name of the piece and the composer/group, and comment on the following:
* Which instruments can you hear (homework 2 might help with this!)?
* Describe how the dynamics change in the music
* Describe the mood which is created.
* Give an opinion on whether or not you like the music and why.