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COURSE OUTLINE
Group session covering the fundamentals of music
Elements: including rhythm, melody, scales, harmony &
chords, structure & arrangement
Skills: including keeping in time, playing together,
taking a lead, improvising
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
Educational: to learn about individual elements
of music and how music 'works'
Artistic: to prepare members in creating their own music
at whatever level they can; eventually to work independently on their
own musical projects
Social: to provide opportunities for members to come
together for a common purpose of learning about and making music
SESSION OUTLINE
Process: Demonstration – explanation – practical
music-making – discussion – creating a piece – trying new ideas – final
playing – evaluation.
Each session begins with an overview and explanation of the main idea,
e.g. a particular scale. It focuses on practical elements – for example,
being able to play the scale on chosen instrument/s.
Each session involves the group working together to create a piece – most
often at least one original piece, and often also a pre-existing piece.
Members are encouraged to explore music through playing, listening and
asking questions. They are also given the opportunity to evaluate
their own learning and progress at regular intervals.
OUTCOMES
• Development of music skills
• Greater confidence – musically & socially
• Improved communication skills
• Enhanced listening skills
• Creating a piece of music [which can be recorded]
SOME PROGRESSION ROUTES
• Specific instrumental tuition – e.g. guitar/keyboard
• Taking part in 'jam sessions'
• Preparation for individual projects – performing and/or recording
No previous experience necessary
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