1. African Music – Lesson 3
Learning Objective: Learn how African music uses syncopated rhythms in singing and drumming pieces. Learn how to compose our own syncopated rhythms.

2. South African Folk Song
Learn the first half of “Babethandaza”
Once you have got the words and the melody, your teacher will film you singing using the class Ipad

3. Babethandaza (They were praying)
Sin nje nje nje ngemi thandazo (x2)
Ngemi thandazo, Ngemi thandazo (x2)
Oo mama babudale, Babethandaza (x2)
Babethandaza, Babethandaza (x2)
We are like this, like this, like this because of prayer
Because of prayer, because of prayer
Our ancestors would pray
They were praying, they were praying.

4. Recap and demonstrate key words from last lesson…
Polyrhythm
4/4 time signature
Word rhythms
Call and copy
Call and response
Beat/pulse
Rhythm

5. What is Syncopation?
When the rhythm emphasises the weaker beats instead of the strong beats. Also known as “off-beat”. 1 + 2 3 4
Crosses  x

6. In groups (A-E), compose your own syncopated rhythms
In groups (A-E), compose your own syncopated rhythms. We will then bring them together to create a polyrhythmic drumming piece. You teacher will try and film you performing on the Ipad. 1 + 2 3 4 A B C D E

7. Watch performances back
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