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What is a theme?
What is a theme?
A theme is a melodic phrase that tells us the constant vibe of the song. This theme will continue to come back over and over but not necessarily the same way every time...
What is a variation?
What is a variation?
A variation is when we take an example of our theme and we play it again but a bit differently to before. It must still be similar enough that we can hear our theme still, just with added spice.
Have a listen to this video below and see if you can remember what some of the ways this Pianist variates his original melody.
(Think about your musical elements!)
Scales
Scales
A scale is a group of notes in ascending (going up) or descending (going down) order. You know the name of the scale by what NOTE IT STARTS ON.
For example these are BOTH C major scales...
Ascending
Ascending
Descending
Descending
Further listening: To develop your listening skills, listen to more music for keyboard (below) or find your own keyboard music!
Share what you have listened to on your google classroom
Thriller
by Postmodern Jukebox (Michael Jackson Cover)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=td-_pUPVjdo
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