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Friday, August 11, 2023

Piano Adventures 3A: Land of the Silver Birch and Common Time, Dorian Mode

 This lesson plan includes activities for "Land of the Silver Birch" in Piano Adventures 3A.


Music Sample

Choose a video below to watch about the subject of this piece.





Theory


Watch the video to learn about Ostinato and hear examples.


Improvisation

Activity 1: Ostinato Improv

Play the left-hand 7ths ostinato pattern and improvise melodies using the d minor pentascale notes.

Activity 2: Dorian Mode Improv

D Dorian Mode uses melodies with the C Major Scale notes with D as the tonal center (DEFGABCD).
Listen to sample improv Create First Traveling in Dorian Mode and then create your own melodies using similar patterns.


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