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To be able to perform melodic, harmonic and rhythmic ideas in "Release", and explore the Aeolian mode

In this lesson, we will look at why Afro Celt Sound System are a famous fusion band and how they formed. We will explore the song "Release" and learn how to perform three different layers of the song.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Where does the dhol originate from?

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Q2.What material is the treble side of the dhol made from?

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Q3.What material is the bass side of the dhol made of?

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Q4.What are the names of the two sticks used to play the dhol?

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Q5.What are the Indian names for the notes of the dhol?

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Q6.What is the chaal rhythm?

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Q7.Which electronic instrument is regularly used to create the fusion genre of bhangra music?

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Question 6

Question 7

Q1.Where does the dhol originate from?

1/7

Q2.What material is the treble side of the dhol made from?

2/7

Q3.What material is the bass side of the dhol made of?

3/7

Q4.What are the names of the two sticks used to play the dhol?

4/7

Q5.What are the Indian names for the notes of the dhol?

5/7

Q6.What is the chaal rhythm?

6/7

Q7.Which electronic instrument is regularly used to create the fusion genre of bhangra music?

7/7

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"Release" - Travel and Fusion Music

Here is your opportunity to really show us what you have learned about the fusion song "Release" and how Afro Celt Sound System formed through travel.Make sure you read the questions carefully.

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Q1.Name two West African drums

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Q2.Where did this instrument originate?

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Q3.Name this set of pitches

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Q4.What is a drone?

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Q5.What style of fusion is "Release" by Afro Celt Sound System?

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Q6.How did travel help Afro Celt Sound System form?

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Quiz:

"Release" - Travel and Fusion Music

Here is your opportunity to really show us what you have learned about the fusion song "Release" and how Afro Celt Sound System formed through travel.Make sure you read the questions carefully.

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Question 6

Q1.Name two West African drums

1/6

Q2.Where did this instrument originate?

2/6

Q3.Name this set of pitches

3/6

Q4.What is a drone?

4/6

Q5.What style of fusion is "Release" by Afro Celt Sound System?

5/6

Q6.How did travel help Afro Celt Sound System form?

6/6

Lesson summary: To be able to perform melodic, harmonic and rhythmic ideas in "Release", and explore the Aeolian mode

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