About this unit:
In this unit you will explore the immense power of the pentatonic scale! This five note scale is heard in a huge variety of music from different cultures and traditions including folk music from around the world, jazz and classical music. You will perform a well known pentatonic song, improvise and compose a pentatonic melody and analyse how a pentatonic scale and balanced melody is constructed.
What's in it for me?
Improvising and composing catchy tunes is a great skill to acquire. The awesome power of the pentatonic scale means if you stick to the pattern, you can’t go far wrong. You’re also going to learn how to play the keyboard. You can even have more than one pentatonic melody going on at the same.