Time Signatures

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Time Signatures

• Counts

• Whats the difference?
• Simple time signatures counts divided into two
• Compound time signatures counts divided into
  three

Compound Time Counts divided into three
Simple Time Counts divided into two
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1 uh 2 uh
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Eastenders

• Work out the tune to Eastenders
• In C major NO BLACK NOTES
• Start and end on C
• Is it in SIMPLE or COMPOUND time?

Compound Time Counts divided into three
Simple Time Counts divided into two
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1 2
1 uh 2 uh
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Eastenders

• In pairs
• Decide whether to play in compound or simple time
• Class
• Work out which time it is

Compound Time Counts divided into three
Simple Time Counts divided into two
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Celtic Music
Listening Exercise P39 Questions 1 2
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Celtic Music
Homework

• Poster on the history of the folk music of the
  British Isles
• What instruments are involved?
• Where is it usually performed?
• How is it different from CLASSICAL and POP music?
• What different types of folk music are there?

Inspiration on page 38!
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http//www.bbc.co.uk/music/folkcountry/ http//ww
w.bbc.co.uk/scotland/musicscotland/celticroots/ h
ttp//www.standingstones.com/
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Compound Time Composition

• In pairs compose a short jig
• Use back of pupils books
• One person to use the notes D F A to make a chord
  in the bass (use other chords if suitable)
• Other person to make up a tune using the notes
  below and the rhythm above

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D E F G A Bflat C D