According to Anderson (2010), Modular Phonetics represents significant advances in the teaching an application of rhythm. It is based on the concept of modular phonetics. Modular refers to the interchangeability of rhythm syllables and phonetics refers to the sound of the rhythm syllables. Phonic has always been the key to the sound of the language. Without phonics the words could not be pronounced and the sound of the word could not be heard. In this approach learning takes place in the principle
Afro-Cuban rhythms gave the music a unique and identifiable sound that no one had heard before. “Tanga” was the first song to effectively combine jazz big band arranging with jazz oriented soloists utilizing an authentic Afro-Cuban based rhythm section in a successful manner They were the first Afro-Cuban band to explicitly explore the conception of a clave contradiction from an arranging position. The ability to knit effortlessly from one side of the clave to the other without breaking the rhythm was nothing
he uses imagery, and rhyme in the poem to reveal the importance of the instruments in the Civil War and how much people were impacted. So, he wants everyone to hear the important voice of someone who doesn't have a right to anything… In this case, the speaker is talking to the drums and bugles.. Freedom was an important thing in the Civil War. The speaker has to be a slave that is free but doesn't truly feel free unless speaking with music. “Beat! beat! drums! -- Blow! bugles! blow!” Right off
Shane Roachford Dr. Robert Cataliotti ENGL 102.009 16 April 2015 Soul Music in the 1960’s The 1960s was an era in American history where new ideals were founded amongst glaring social issues. Americans called for an end to segregation, sexual discrimination, and discrimination in voting, education and equal rights. Music became an escape for most Americans in those trying times and some artists saw the opportunity to utilize music to speak out against the issues in the nation. James Brown being one
Contemporary minimalist music was pioneered by one of America’s greatest composers, Steve Reich. Born and raised in both New York and California, Reich developed ideas that he would later use in award winning pieces such as Different Trains. After graduating from Cornell University with honors in philosophy, Reich went on to study composition at Julliard School of Music (Reich). In 1965 Reich made a discovery through the use of two identical recorded tapes overlapping over one another. The piece
From their famous cigars, to their catchy salsa music, the great island of Cuba has much to offer. Known as America’s prodigal son, Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean, containing mountains and low plains used for farming. It has many different habitats, such as forests, jungles, and grasslands. Its different ecosystems are home to many kinds of unique plants and animals found in Cuba only. Many many years ago, the Taino people from Venezuela took over the island. In the year 1511, the
Importance of Dance in African Culture Dance plays an important role to many various African communities. It has been difficult to categorize because there are so many different ethnic groups that represent Africa as a whole. Over time the different styles and techniques of dance for each African community has evolved. Although there are various styles of African dance, it roots itself into society through social, psychological, economic, and political life. This creates similarities between each
Introduction Emile Jacques-Dalcroze was a music educator who believed the human body is the primary musical instrument and music begins when human emotion is transformed into musical movement. The use of the body in the learning process is a crucial method that Western Civilization is frequently forgetting or tries to diminish its importance. Yet the “proficient use of the body” came naturally for the Greeks, who “by means of their artistic and athletic activities, attempted to find and develop a
Music Analysis Essay Hip-Hop vs Jazz! Because of their iconic artistic legacy and their instinctive affection for music, African Americans have been in authority for the growth of two of the most widespread music genres: Hip-hop and Jazz. These two genres are closely joined because they share so many characteristics, Brendt Peter in his article mentioned hip-hop as the “jazz of the younger generation” (Peter, B. 2013). Hip-hop artists not only sampling Jazz records, but also hiring Jazz musician
Culture is the way of life of a certain group or race of individuals which includes dress, art, religion, and more. When it comes to culture, many individuals find it of extreme importance to keep traditions alive. The traditions of a culture are usually passed down through generations so the ancestry will never be forgotten and where the people came from. During the Civil War, an old slavery tradition and religious type of dance movement, called the "ring shouting," was seen in Georgia and South