Know: The clave rhythm

Task: Compose your own Salsa song

Understand: Chord progression with major and minor.

This may take two weeks to get the assessment

TASK 1: What’s the difference between these two performances?

• 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 …

Clave Rhythm

TASK 2: Find a clave rhythm in the arctic monkeys

TASK 3: Perform this clave rhythm

Timbre: Salsa band set up

• 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.

SPAINISH AFRICAN

TASK 4: 4mins to learn each chord

3rd1st

1st

EXTENSION TASK: Research 7th chords C, F and G

7th chords

Melody from chords

Bass line

Basic triads (chords)

AB

Play own part in group

Improvise / Repetition

Select appropriate timbre

Keep in time

Create a short tune

Use Clave rhythm

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4Tony 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.

Task 4:Compose a leitmotif for Tony

Level 6 requires your own input

Level 5 is more about doing what you’ve been told