Rodrigo y Gabriela is a Mexican guitar duet that draws their musical inspiration from traditional and cultural dimensions associated with the Hispanic musical structure. Rodrigo y Gabriela’s musical style is widely considered to be flamenco, even though they incorporate more conventional guitar methods, such as the use of plectrums. Furthermore, the use of rhythmic patterns and structural techniques, common to the Hispanic style, are predominantly evident, making them an appropriate focus for music of a culture. There are many variations of Hispacin/Latino music and rhythmic patterns. Therefore, an exploration of varying techniques and methods is advisable, such as the examples provided.
One defining factor that characterises Hispanic music is the rhythmic values of the style. Therefore, duration would be an ideal musical concept to explore when focussing on this style f music. Additionally, one key compositional feature of the style is the repetition of melodic motifs, incorporating various dynamics and expressive techniques, such as ………..The
Creativity/Composition: Students shall create their own short musical passage (8 bars), in the Hispanic style by, firstly, constructing a rhythmic pattern that compliments the Hispanic style, then developing a melodic motif (4 bars). This motif is then repeated, incorporating differing dynamic expressions and techniques in order to give the sense of expansion in the second half than from the first four bars.
Aural: Students shall interact with each other by initiating in a call and response activity. The class shall be divided into groups (at least 2) and rhythmic syncopation, learnt from the Hispanic style, shall be played then repeated by the opposing group/s. These activities enable students to listen then perform different rhythmic patterns and learn as they practice.
Musicology: Students shall be allocated into groups (max. 5) and use a large sheet of paper or cardboard to draw, write, or illustrate different instruments used in Hispac/Latino music as well as nationalities and anything else they associate with this genre.
Performance: This activity is designed for students to develop their own compositions into a performance. Following the creation of the 8 bar musical passage, students shall be allocated into groups (4 max.) and either chooses one of the musical passages, or, collaborate to create a new 8 bar passage (2 lots of 4 bars), involving rhythmic, melodic motifs, or both, to perform to the class. This enables students to develop performance attributes and collaborate ideas of how best to perform as a group.
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For my own experiment in Hispanic/Latino music through GarageBand click here!
Here's some examples of further Hispanic/Latino music for your enjoyment!
'Chan Chan' by Buena Vista Social Club
'Llego la Banda' by Spanish Harlem Orchestra
Hispanic/Latin music is even evident in pop music culture.
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