Monday, April 8, 2013

April 8 - April 14 Listening/Composer Assignment (remember that listening assignments apply to the weeks during which the listening is assigned.)

Scott Joplin

Composer (If this link doesn't take you to the right composer, click on "by composer" on the page and find the composer of the week there): http://www.dsokids.com/listen/by-composer/scott-joplin.aspx

Listening: The Entertainer played by Scott Joplin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCToGv-lO7c

Listening: Maple Leaf Rag played by Scott Joplin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMAtL7n_-rc

Question: How would you describe the ragtime style? What is the LH doing (what does it sound like)? Which hand has the melody? Who wants to learn some Joplin?

2 comments:

  1. He's Cool!! I like the counting. It original:)

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  2. josie - ragtime style is fun. staccato back and forth.right hand has the melody. no, sounds to fast

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