Category: Indian Classical with Falu
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Unit 5 – Lesson 2: Learning “Allahoo”
Aim: How are scales used in Indian music? Summary: Students learn “Allahoo,” understand the scale used in the song, and compose melodies using the sargam, a form of Indian solfège Materials: Musical Explorers online audio Standards: GA: MK-2GM.1, MK-2GM.6, MK-2GM.7, MK-2GM.9, MK-2GM.10 SC: GM.PR.NL-AH.3, GM.RE.NL-AH.6, GM.RE.NL-AH.7, GM.CN.NL-AH.8, GM.CN.NL-AH.9 Vocabulary: drone, harmonium, sargam, scale, solfège, tabla…
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Unit 5 – Lesson 1: Learning “Rabba”
Aim: How can melodies be transformed through ornamentation? Summary: Students will sing “Rabba,” and learn how melodies can be modified using ornamentation. Materials: Musical Explorers online audio, chart paper, colored pencils or markers, collage materials, scarves Standards: GA: MK-2GM.1, MK-2GM.6, MK-2GM.7, MK-2GM.9, MK-2GM.10 SC: GM.PR.NL-AH.3, GM.RE.NL-AH.6, GM.RE.NL-AH.7, GM.CN.NL-AH.8, GM.CN.NL-AH.9 Vocabulary: improvisation, melody, ornamentation Sing “Rabba” “Rabba” [original…
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Unit 5 – Indian Classical with Falu
Tradition and Artist Overview There are two primary traditions in Indian classical music: Hindustani from northern India, and Carnatic from southern India. Falu is trained in the Hindustani tradition, which places a special emphasis on improvisation. Both traditions are based on the concepts of raga and tala. Raga is the melodic structure, a series of…