Listening

Listening:

How To Listen

What are we listening for?

• When we listening to music, there are a few different elements that we focus on.

• Things we focus on: Performing forces & Musical Qualities

What are Performing Forces?

- The Performing Forces are the specific types of musicians performing the piece.

EX: Concert Band, String Orchestra, Choir, or A Jazz Quartet, Solos/Duets.

Multiple Choice

What kind of Performing Force were in this video?

youtube.com/watch?v=oXLKu-HglnM

• A Choir

• A Jazz Band

• A String Quartet

• A Trumpet Duet

Multiple Choice

What kind of Performing Forces were in this video?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wM04i7aJWyU

• A Concert Band

• A Jazz Quartet

• A Small Vocal Ensemble

• A Percussion Ensemble

Musical Qualities

What are Musical Qualities?

- Dynamics (Volume)

- Tempo (Speed)

- Style/Genre (ex. country, rock, r&b...)

- Time Period (when was it written)