L2 - Rhythm Section

Lesson Objectives:

  • To understand what a riff is and how to use the term

  • To learn the three most common beat boxing sounds

  • To create a rhythm section to go with the a capella 'backing track'

Lesson 2 - A capella.pptx

PREPARE FOR LEARNING TASK:

Watch the beatboxing video below. You need to upload a short audio or video clip of yourself beatboxing to your designated classroom.

Riff

You have already learnt that an ostinato is a short repeated rhythmic or melodic pattern.

The word ostinato is more often used when describing classical or world music.

When describing repeated patterns in pop or jazz music, we use the word riff.

Here are a couple of famous riffs

Beatboxing

The easiest way to add a rhythm section to your a capella performance is to beatbox. Watch the tutorial video below to see how it is done.

The Accompaniment

Bass line:

Guitar:

Trumpet: