Using call and response in Samba music

In this lesson, we will be looking at Samba music and layering different rhythms over the top of each other. We will learn a new 'call and response' song and carry on improvising in different ways; learning tips and tricks; with songs and pieces of music.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.What is call and response?

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Q2.What techniques did we learn today when improvising?

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Q3.What is the rhythm?

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Q4.Where does the song 'A Keelie' come from?

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Q5.How do you play 'plug the gap?'

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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.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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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!

Q1.What is call and response?

1/5

Q2.What techniques did we learn today when improvising?

2/5

Q3.What is the rhythm?

3/5

Q4.Where does the song 'A Keelie' come from?

4/5

Q5.How do you play 'plug the gap?'

5/5

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