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Folk Music

Focus

Within this unit we will develop our awareness of folk music.  We shall study and listen to English, Irish, Scottish and Russian folk tunes and compare the use of instruments and the style used.  In particular we will become aware of Lombard rhythms and the use modes.  We will listen and perform a variety of folk music and then compose our own tune.  

You will learn to

Identify in folk music the use of Lombard rhythm and modes

Develop aural awareness

Respond to and evaluate a wide variety of folk music from around the world 

Perform different folk tunes to familiarize yourself with them

Identify instruments used and discuss the music using technical terms

You will learn about

Lombard rhythms, modes, ballads and drones

Historical and cultural background of the music

The influences of folk music on Classical and pop music

Instruments used in folk music

Performing folk music and composing in a given style

Your work will show

Knowledge of the music style and instruments used

Understanding and awareness of social, cultural and historical influences

Good listening skills and application of theory and technical terms

The ability to identify Lombard rhythms, drones and modes

A basic understanding of the construction of modes

The ability to work well on your own and with others in performance work

The ability to fit part with others in class performance

Your finished work will include

A written record of listening tasks

Well researched and written homework in your own words

A project 

A recorded class/individual performance of one or more folk tunes

A recording of a group composition

 

Last updated 09 September 2000 .

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