1. African Instruments: Part 2

2. Bellwork Define terms: Define terms: Elephant tusk: trumpet Elephant tusk: trumpet Sanko: stringed instrument Sanko: stringed instrument Hosho: rattle Akadinda: large heavy log xylophone, 17-22 bars Ululation:the act of wailing or hooting

3. Outcomes Scholars will: Scholars will: Grammar: Learn musical terminology and basic facts about African Instruments Grammar: Learn musical terminology and basic facts about African Instruments Logic: Learn how to play Mancala, connecting to African culture Logic: Learn how to play Mancala, connecting to African culture

4. Announcements African instruments test is on Tuesday Nov. 11 th African instruments test is on Tuesday Nov. 11 th Ethnomusicology project: Tuesday, Nov 19 th Musical examples and completed interviews are due Ethnomusicology project: Tuesday, Nov 19 th Musical examples and completed interviews are due

5. Hosho

6. Akadinda

7. Victoria Falls: Zimbabwe

9. Active Listening #2 Sextet: 5th Movement Active Listening #2 Sextet: 5th Movement How is the sound of the balafoo similar to the mbira? How is the sound of the balafoo similar to the mbira? What materials are the marimba constructed of? What materials are the marimba constructed of?

10. Listening example #2 Just the facts The modern marimba—descendent of the balafoo, was perfected in Central America by the afro- caribbeans in the 19 th century. The modern marimba—descendent of the balafoo, was perfected in Central America by the afro- caribbeans in the 19 th century. As it was modernized, chromatic notes were added (like the black keys on a piano) As it was modernized, chromatic notes were added (like the black keys on a piano) The best marimbas have bars made from Rosewood. The best marimbas have bars made from Rosewood.

11. Mguided Notes The deepest akadinda is placed in a shallow pit which serves as a resonator and gives it a deeper sound. The deepest akadinda is placed in a shallow pit which serves as a resonator and gives it a deeper sound. Emperor Haile Selassie reigned from 1930-1974 and was responsible for the influx of art in the 60’s. Emperor Haile Selassie reigned from 1930-1974 and was responsible for the influx of art in the 60’s. The main religion in Ethiopia is Christian– Ethiopian Orthodox The main religion in Ethiopia is Christian– Ethiopian Orthodox On the mbira the bass notes are either central and the scales ascend on either side, or the bass notes are on the left and ascend to the right. On the mbira the bass notes are either central and the scales ascend on either side, or the bass notes are on the left and ascend to the right. When there is triplet rhythm it is swung: doo bah dah vs, tri-pu-let When there is triplet rhythm it is swung: doo bah dah vs, tri-pu-let

12. Mbira Facts Kofi Anang says that the kalimba sounds like hail or raindrops falling on a tin roof. Kofi Anang says that the kalimba sounds like hail or raindrops falling on a tin roof. A mbira dza vadzimu piece has four harmonic segments that interlock in endless variations. A mbira dza vadzimu piece has four harmonic segments that interlock in endless variations.

13. Playing Mancala Mancala is a popular East African game. Mancala is a popular East African game. It is also known as Bao. It is also known as Bao. Choose a partner. Choose a partner.

14. Bao Rules! Game set-up: place three beans in each of the six spaces on your side of the board. Game set-up: place three beans in each of the six spaces on your side of the board. Gameplay: on your turn, pick-up all the beans in one space and moving counterclockwise place one in each space you come to. Gameplay: on your turn, pick-up all the beans in one space and moving counterclockwise place one in each space you come to. The Store: Any piece that ends up in your store stays there, skip over your opponents store when you get there. The Store: Any piece that ends up in your store stays there, skip over your opponents store when you get there. Capturing: If your last piece ends up in an empty space on your side of the board, you automatically capture all the pieces on your opponents side. Capturing: If your last piece ends up in an empty space on your side of the board, you automatically capture all the pieces on your opponents side. Winning: When all your spaces are blank, you win. Winning: When all your spaces are blank, you win. Scoring: The amount of pieces in your store at the end of the game is your score. Scoring: The amount of pieces in your store at the end of the game is your score.

15. Active listening #3 Chemtengure What meter is this in? What meter is this in? Practice clapping on the 3 rd and 6 th beats. Practice clapping on the 3 rd and 6 th beats. Name the percussion instrument in the background. Name the percussion instrument in the background.

16. Just the mfacts man This song is about a vendor named Vajeke who brought sweet potato treats to children in boarding schools who were far away from home. Kushaura is the lead part, it has a higher range. Kutsinhira is the following or accompaniment part, played on lower pitches.

17. Akadinda Video

18. Kora Listening

19. Mguided Notes The mbira is a portable version of the akadinda and ballafoo. The mbira is a portable version of the akadinda and ballafoo. Kalimba has been around for over a 1000 years. Kalimba has been around for over a 1000 years. The Ethiopiques series—a 23 volume set of recordings from 1960’s-70’s, Ethiopia’s Golden Age. The Ethiopiques series—a 23 volume set of recordings from 1960’s-70’s, Ethiopia’s Golden Age. Mulatu Astatke is the father of Ethiopian Jazz. Mulatu Astatke is the father of Ethiopian Jazz. Astatke’s primary instrument was vibraphone Astatke’s primary instrument was vibraphone

20. CFU: Whiteboards Answer the following questions on your whiteboards: Answer the following questions on your whiteboards:

21. Q1 What is the word for a rattle from Zimbabwe? What is the word for a rattle from Zimbabwe?

22. Q2 This is a large heavy log xylophone with 17-22 bars This is a large heavy log xylophone with 17-22 bars

23. Q3 Name the father of Ethiopian Jazz Name the father of Ethiopian Jazz

24. Q4 The best marimbas have bars made from: The best marimbas have bars made from:

25. Origins of Ethio-Jazz Ethio-jazz is a genre of music which was invented in Ethiopia in the 1960’s. Ethio-jazz is a genre of music which was invented in Ethiopia in the 1960’s. The root of all these new Ethiopian styles is in the dance and pop music of African-Americans The root of all these new Ethiopian styles is in the dance and pop music of African-Americans In the 1950’s peace corp volunteers brought rock n’ roll to Ethiopia In the 1950’s peace corp volunteers brought rock n’ roll to Ethiopia Ethio-jazz is a combination of jazz theory and Ethiopian melody Ethio-jazz is a combination of jazz theory and Ethiopian melody The chants of the Ethiopian Orthodox church were also a great influence. The chants of the Ethiopian Orthodox church were also a great influence.

26. Active Listening #4 What other country uses a scale similar to this? What other country uses a scale similar to this? Name four instruments playing. Name four instruments playing. Which one is Astatke playing? Which one is Astatke playing? How does the guitar get that particular sound effect? How does the guitar get that particular sound effect?

27. Listening Example #4 Just the mfacts man. These three rhythmic elements make up Ethio-jazz: These three rhythmic elements make up Ethio-jazz: Afro-cuban clave rhythm. Afro-cuban clave rhythm. An Ethiopian 6/8 rhythm called chic-chic-a. An Ethiopian 6/8 rhythm called chic-chic-a. Ethiopian orthodox liturgical chant. Ethiopian orthodox liturgical chant.

28. Clave Rhythm

29. Mahmoud Ahmed – Ere Mela Mela What genre of music influenced this recording? What genre of music influenced this recording? How is the quality of his singing different from other pop singers? How is the quality of his singing different from other pop singers?

30. Exit Ticket Define Ululation: Define Ululation: What is ethio-jazz? What is ethio-jazz? What three rhythmic elements make-up ethio-jazz? What three rhythmic elements make-up ethio-jazz? Name the Emperor of Ethiopia in 1960: Name the Emperor of Ethiopia in 1960: What is the major religion of Ethiopia? What is the major religion of Ethiopia?