Piano Pronto Movement 2: #25 Medley of Scottish and Irish Tunes and Relative Keys

This post includes piano activities for "Scottish and Irish Tunes" in Piano Pronto Movement 2. 

Music Sample

 Irish Washerwoman Fiddle

Listen to the Classics for Kids Podcast The Gigue is Up (Telemann)

Theory

Watch the PianoAnne Relative Keys Video if needed to help you complete Power Pages #25.

Can you identify where your piece changes to the relative minor or major key?

Improvisation

Choose an improvisation activity to complete below.

Improv Activity#1

Watch the sample improvisation video.  Then create your own improv song in 3/8 or 6/8 time.

Create First Scotland

Improv Activity #2

Listen to one of the backing tracks and create melodies using the scale tones that match. Include some "raspberry-pie" triplet rhythms for a dance like feeling.

Irish Backing Track- E minor (EF#GAB)

Irish Jig Backing Track - G major

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#23 When Johnny Comes Marching Home and 6/8 Time Signature

#24 Spring Song and Chromatic Scales