Saturday, September 9, 2023

Piano Adventures 3B: Gypsy Camp and Contrasting Moods

 This post includes lesson plans for "Gypsy Camp" in Piano Adventures 3B.

Music Sample

Listen to Gypsy Camp as you follow along in your music. Choose a creative label for the 2 contrasting sections in this piece.




Theory

Some music includes very contrasting characters or moods. Listen to Rockabel's Canon to hear an example of how 2 very different moods are created with the same melody.



Improvisation

Choose an improvisation activity to complete below.

Activity 1: Nature Contrast Improv

Watch Create First Hot Sands/Cool Water or Shark Music sample improvisations that include contrasting sections. Choose 2 contrasting things in nature and improvise music that represents both. Light and Dark? Sunshine and Storm? Sunrise and Sunset? etc.





Activity 2: Music Variation Cards

Choose a piece you have already learned to play and choose at least 3 ways to change it to create a contrasting piece.

Listen to this sample of a quick variation I created using the theme from Hot Cross Buns.  The Haunted House, Beetle Bug, Backwards and Scrambled Eggs variation cards that I use definitely change up the mood.

Theme from Hot Cross Buns


Activity 3: Brainstorm Character Piece Music

Watch this video to learn how to brainstorm ideas for writing character-based music. Then try improvising your own piece that includes 2 contrasting sections after brainstorming ideas that would represent each.

Supplementary Music

Gypsy Dance by Firelight by Nancy Faber (audio) - Gold Star Performance 2B

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