Transcript The clave rhythm Task: Compose your own Salsa

This may take two weeks to get the assessment
Know:
Task:
Understand:
The clave rhythm
Compose your own Salsa song
Chord progression with major and minor.
TASK 1: What’s the difference between these two performances?
TASK 2: Find a clave rhythm in the arctic monkeys
Clave Rhythm
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A basic repeated rhythm pattern called the Clave rhythm is
the key to any piece of salsa music.
The clave rhythm can be found in any piece of salsa music
try and find it in dancing shoes …
TASK 3: Perform this clave rhythm
Timbre: Salsa band set up
SPAINISH
AFRICAN
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Front Line – One or two trumpets or saxophones playing the tune
Vocals – One or two Soneros (lead vocalists) and the Choro (the chorus)
Rhythm Section – Could be Piano, Spanish guitar, bass, congas,
bongos, maracas, guiro, and possibly a standard drum kit.
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1st
3rd
TASK 4: 4mins to learn each chord
EXTENSION TASK: Research 7th chords C, F and G
LEVEL 6
Task 4:Compose a leitmotif for Tony
7th chords
Melody from chords
Bass line
LEVEL 5
Level 6 requires your own input
Basic triads (chords)
AB
Play own part in group
Improvise / Repetition
Tony Montana:
Tony Montana originates from Cuba. He is a hot
headed guy and his temper usually gets the better of
him. He is determined, proud and usually gets what
he wants. You won’t find this guy doing the washing
up or watching TV; he has an empire to build.
LEVEL 4
Level 5 is more about doing what you’ve been told
Select appropriate timbre
Keep in time
Create a short tune
Use Clave rhythm