8AY, 8BX, 8CW,
You are currently learning about Graphic Symbols and have worked as teams to perform a Graphic Symbols Score using a range of percussion instruments.
Important Points to Remember:
'Graphic Symbols' are a range of shapes and symbols that represent various sounds.
You have learnt 4 types of symbol:
1) The dot = sound does not travel, a single beat
2) The star = sound travels, the sound fades
3) The wave = sound travels, it wavers up and down
4) The solid line = sound travels, it is continuous, it does not change
Examples of instruments that can play each symbol:
Dot = bongos, bodhran, wood block, claves, agogo
Star = xylophone, glockenspiel, indian bells, triangle
Wave = maracas, tambourine, egg shakers
Line = Piano, Keyboard
Showing musical differences with a symbol:
DYNAMICS - showing volume using a dot - a large dot represents loud and a small dot represents quiet
PITCH - showing pitch using a star - if you were playing a scale of C, D, E, F, G on a xylophone, 5 stars rising up would show you go higher in pitch.
DURATION - showing duration using a line - the longer the line, the longer the note is held. The shorter the line, the shorter the note.
Remember, it's not a trick, it's common sense!
WELL DONE on some great 'Graphic Symbol Score' performances. Have a listen to some of your audio performances below:
Mrs McCrory
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