Developing Structure
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‘So would that be an extra bar of the weird note?’
Having learnt a melody, accompaniment, and experimented with texture and colour, LYFE are now beginning to piece a full performance together.
Here, they discuss links between the sections. Notice how the ensemble are free to describe their ideas without worrying about ‘correct’ musical language (videos 29 and 30):
- What ideas about structure and harmonic development do LYFE share?
- How do they clarify and develop each others' ideas?
Watch them try out the ideas they have just discussed (video 31):
- How does Emily develop their ideas after they have played it through once?
LYFE have one final discussion to finalise their ideas (video 32).
- How do they structure their final ideas?
Watch the final run-through of these ideas (video 33):
- What ideas do they have about this section after playing it through?
How could you support Grace from Sharp Academy with contributing ideas to structure development?
You can refresh your memory of Sharp Academy Orchestra and strategies for activity adaption here.
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