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4 th Grade General Music

4 th Grade General Music. Daphne Chek. Lesson Plan –Steel Drums. Subject: General Music (Grade 4) Topic: History, type, and musical styles of steel drums.

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4 th Grade General Music

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  1. 4th Grade General Music Daphne Chek

  2. Lesson Plan –Steel Drums • Subject: General Music (Grade 4) • Topic: History, type, and musical styles of steel drums. • Objective: Students will be able to identify historical elements, types of drums, and specific styles of traditional steel drum playing.

  3. Lesson Plan –Cont. • Procedure: Students will watch the following Powerpoint presentation and discuss the topics with the class as a class discussion. • Evaluation: Students will take a written quiz immediately after viewing the presentation.

  4. Introduction to Steel Drums • History • The Steel Orchestra • Music Styles • Panorama/Carnival • Steel Drum Composers and Builders

  5. History • The steel drum, also know as “pan”, was created shortly after World War II in Trinidad. • “Tamboo Bamboo” bands began in junkyards. These bands used glass, metal, and bamboo to make music.

  6. History • Winston Spree Simon noticed that the metal he was using was dented. Each dent made a different pitch. He used this concept and transferred it to an oil barrel. • He is credited with creating the first tuned steel drum.

  7. The Steel Orchestra • Tenor (Lead)-Plays melody and highest notes

  8. The Steel Orchestra • Double Tenor-Plays melody • Double Second-Plays some melody, but can also play harmony

  9. The Steel Orchestra • Cello-Plays Harmony

  10. The Steel Orchestra • Bass-Play lowest notes in the steel band.

  11. Mallets • The pans are played with mallets. They have wooden handles and have rubber ends. • The larger the size of drum, the larger the mallet head needs to be.

  12. The “Engine Room” • The Engine Room includes drum set, congas, and an “iron”. • The “iron” is a automobile brake drum. It is used to keep time through a steel drum band. • The Engine Room can also have rattles, shakers, and other percussion instruments.

  13. Music Styles • Calypso • Samba • Soca-A combination of a Calypso and a Samba • Pop • Classical

  14. Carnival • Carnival takes place every year in February. • It is a large party that goes on for days and includes eating, dancing, and music. • Bands from all over Trinidad compete in a competition called the “Panorama Competition”.

  15. Panorama • Panorama is a piece of music that is a theme and variation on a popular song in Trinidad. • The piece is usually 10-14 minutes long and goes through about 3 key changes. • The music is taught by rote in every band and takes weeks to learn.

  16. Composers • Len “Boogsie” Sharpe • Ray Holman • Lord Kitchner • Picture of Boogsie Sharpe in the recording studio

  17. Builders • Ellie Mannette • Cliff Alexis • Picture of Cliff Alexis

  18. POP QUIZ! • Please get out a piece of paper and put your name on it. Answer the following questions.

  19. Questions 1) Who is credited with the first tuned steel drum? 2) What pan plays the highest notes in the band? 3) What month does carnival take place? 4) T or F-You cannot play pop music on a steel drum. 5)Name one panorama composer.

  20. Please put the quizzes on the desk on the way out. Good Bye!

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