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2.3 Kenyan Indigenous Instrumental Ensembles
Music and Dance · Grade 11 · 20 lessons in the design
What this covers
- Concept of instrumental ensemble performance
- Playing techniques: independent playing, playing together, blend and balance
- Rhythmic and melodic variations in an ensemble
- Kenyan indigenous ensembles such as Arutu, Isukuti, Sengenya, Ohangla, Muriempe and Adeudeu
- Performance etiquette during an ensemble performance
What you will be able to do
- explain the concept of instrumental ensemble performance
- perform in an ensemble applying playing techniques
- perform in an ensemble incorporating variations
- enjoy performing in an ensemble
Key questions
“How do instruments within an ensemble represent the idiom of the community?”
“How does an ensemble reflect social-cultural aspects within the community?”
Lessons
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The instrumental ensemble
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain the concept of instrumental ensemble performance.
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Instruments and the idiom of the community
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain how the instruments of an ensemble represent the idiom of a community.
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The ensemble and social-cultural life
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain how an ensemble reflects social and cultural aspects of a community.
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Playing technique: independent playing
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizApply independent playing by keeping one part steady in the group.
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Playing technique: playing together
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizApply the technique of playing together by locking onto one shared pulse.
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Blend and balance
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizApply blend and balance so that the ensemble sounds like one instrument.
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Rhythmic variations in an ensemble
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizInfuse rhythmic variations such as doubling, off-beat playing and call and answer.
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Melodic variations in an ensemble
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizInfuse melodic variations such as sequence, ornament and pitch change.
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The Isukuti ensemble
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the Isukuti ensemble and its instruments.
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The Ohangla ensemble
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the Ohangla ensemble and its instruments.
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The Sengenya ensemble
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the Sengenya ensemble and its link with dance.
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The Arutu ensemble
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the Arutu ensemble and how each instrument takes a part.
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The Adeudeu ensemble
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the Adeudeu ensemble and the role of the flute.
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The Muriempe ensemble
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the Muriempe ensemble and how the drums answer one another.
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Rehearsing an ensemble
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizRehearse an ensemble in stages to build blend, balance and confidence.
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Leading and cueing in an ensemble
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizLead an ensemble by counting in, cueing entries and signalling changes.
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Roles and balance in an ensemble
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the roles in an ensemble and how they keep the group balanced.
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Performing at a school function
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizPerform an ensemble piece at a school function with good etiquette.
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Researching ensembles online safely
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizResearch Kenyan indigenous ensembles online safely and acknowledge sources.
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Appreciating an ensemble performance
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizAppraise an ensemble performance using clear criteria and polite feedback.