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2a Creating and developing - improvising

Displaying 1 to 7 of 7 resources labelled with '2a Creating and developing - improvising'

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This activity develops skills in aural pitch identification and playing in time. Choose one pupil to be the leader (or the teacher could be the leader). The rest are the group of followers.

Official classification: High, low and changing, Interactive Activities, Curriculum support, 1c Controlling sounds - performing together, 2a Creating and developing - improvising, 1c Controlling sounds - performing together

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Video tips for constructing a drum solo.

Official classification: Drum Kit, Video, 1b Controlling sounds - playing, 2a Creating and developing - improvising

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Video lesson focussing on using rhythmic devices and stylistic expression when playing jazz melodies. Examples of Swing and Bossa Nova rhythms.

Official classification: Improvising, Rhythm, Video, Curriculum support, 2a Creating and developing - improvising, Alto Sax, Unit 8. Jazz improvisations

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Video lesson focussing on improvisation using simple three or four note motives. Demonstrated on the Alto Sax.

Official classification: Improvising, Rhythm, Video, Curriculum support, 2a Creating and developing - improvising, Alto Sax

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Video clip of jazz improvisation on Tenor Saxophone focussed on how different beats (1/4 note, 1/2 note and whole note) can influence the fluidity and feel of a melodic improvisation.

Official classification: Improvising, Rhythm, Video, Jazz, Curriculum support, 2a Creating and developing - improvising, Unit 8. Jazz improvisations

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As a 5 time Grammy winner and 12 time nominee, Gary Burton has shared the stage with countless artists, including Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, Roy Haynes, and Dave Holland. In this video, Gary explains the development of his signature vibe and demonstrates with a 12 bar blues improvisation.

Official classification: Percussion, Vibraphone, Video, 2a Creating and developing - improvising, Vic Firth

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This app offers 6 characteristic drum rhythms from the Bird Dance (track 7 of Saydisc Listen To This KS3). Pupils can string them together in any order to compose a percussion accompaniment for their own chants.

Official classification: Composing, Arranging, Rhythm, Interactive Activities, Chanting, Curriculum support, 2a Creating and developing - improvising, 2b Creating and developing - reflective composing, 2a Creating and developing - improvising, 2b Creating and developing - reflective composing, List Sequencer, Saydisc/Charanga World Music

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Displaying 1 to 7 of 7 resources labelled with '2a Creating and developing - improvising'