Bhajan_qawwali

IntroductionThis series will help both specialist and non-specialist teachers deliver the Key Stage 3 curriculum for Music effectively. The books follow the Scheme of Work objectives, providing: ● on left-hand pages, lesson plans divided into starter, main activity, extension and plenary, with cross-references to the National Curriculum and periodic suggestions for homework ● on right-hand pages, photocopiable student activity sheets which offer technical guidance and self-assessment outcomes ● prelim notes for teachers on extra resources required, and a class-based assessment grid linked to the National Curriculum levels of achievement ● an appendix of a photocopiable scale for classroom support The authors’ objective has been to provide every material support to the teacher, to leave you free to teach your subject. 26 Wedgwood Way, Pin Green Industrial Estate, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 4QF Telephone: 01438 356907. Fax: 01438 747015. www.badger-publishing.co.uk [email protected] Badger Music for Key Stage 3 Teacher Book 3 with Copymasters for Year 9 ISBN 1 84424 380 X Text © David Stanley, Sarah Croot and John Foxwell 2004 Complete work © Badger Publishing Limited 2004 The right of David Stanley, Sarah Croot and John Foxwell to be identified as authors of this Work have been asserted by them in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. Publisher: David Jamieson Editor: Paul Martin Design: Lodestone Publishing Limited www.lodestonepublishing.com Printed in the UK. Contents Resource list Class record sheet Unit 12: Unit 13: Unit 14: Unit 15: Appendix Bhajan/qawwali Music and Media The Concerto Popular Song 4 5 6 22 40 58 78 . 6 . Keywords geography. Sangeet. Class discussion Atlases Assessment of this lesson is by outcome and discussion. completion of homework tasks.1 Bhajan/qawwali LESSON PLAN Learning outcomes To identify. voice HW Starter activity ● Hand out some atlases so that the students can see a map of the world. Extension Plenary Resources Assessment Write up findings from discussion into a mini report in preparation for feeding back to the class. culture. Students complete the ‘I can do’ grid on their Student Activity Sheet. General discussion about the culture in India. Students to find India on the map. Main activity ● An introduction to and exploration of the geographical and cultural context of Indian music. Hindustani music. 5b.9. Give students the chance to share previous knowledge of the culture / music of India. 5a. 5c How will these be assessed? The unit will be assessed by outcome of each task.12. 4d. explore and perform bhajan/qawwali with understanding of its conventions and context All students will Develop an understanding of the importance of music for the Indian culture Most students will Understand the term Sangeet and explain the main differences between the Carnatic and Hindustani traditions Some students will Understand the primacy of song in the music of different cultures and state their views confidently in class discussion QCA/NC ref. completion of the self-assessment grid on the Student Activity Sheet. and musical performance. 4c. Carnatic music. song. .... What term. Do you think that the voice is one of the most expressive musical instruments? Why? Do you think that the genre of popular song is important for your generation in today’s society? Feedback your findings from your discussion to the class.... it is important that we are aware of their geographical location.... What name is given to the north Indian musical tradition? 4........ Music has historically had a fundamental role in defining the Indian culture...... What name is given to the south Indian musical tradition? 5. instrumental music and dance.... Since the earliest times..... the main vehicle for the voice.... There are two major traditions of classical music in India: north India (Hindustani) and south India (Carnatic).... feeding back ideas from the discussion This page may be photocopied by schools purchasing this book.. Bhajan/qawwali China Nepal ● ● STUDENT ACTIVITY SHEET Activity support In order to find out more about the music and culture of other countries. It follows that the voice is given primary importance. Carnatic music is also generally more theoretical than Hindustani music. Carnatic music has maintained its original form................ 9.... Carnatic music places an emphasis on song structures. ● Self-assessment I can: (Tick how you feel about each statement.......... India has had a very diverse ethnic population. Your heading is The Geographical and Cultural Context of Indian Music. Apart from their location. Which of these three art forms is considered to be superior? 3. Song form... The voice was used as a means of expression before instruments were even invented.. We have already seen that the voice is of supreme importance in Indian music. India Arabian Sea Bay of Bengal Answer the following questions in your exercise book in complete sentences: 1.. represents a combination of vocal music.. Carnatic music and Hindustani music have clear differences.. © Badger Publishing .. In pairs... how do these two types of Indian tradition differ? ● ● ● The term Sangeet in Indian music represents a combination of three art forms: vocal music.. Much Indian instrumental music has therefore developed by imitating vocal style.) ☺ Date Describe the geographical location of India Write about the meaning of the term Sangeet Understand the main differences between Carnatic and Hindustani music Consider the importance of song in Indian music and the music of our culture Speak confidently to the class....... Pakistan Copy the map into your exercise book.... This has led to the implication of certain rules which have to be closely followed....... consider why song is given such an important status in Indian music....1 Activity The map on the right shows the geographical position of India.... This diversity has led music to develop within a complex context. is arguably the oldest form of music..12. Form . Many Indian scholars believe that vocal music is the most superior art form in Indian music... used to describe Indian music.... whereas Hindustani music has been altered by outside influences........ instrumental music and dance? 2....Name ... Discussion of the elements of music (to include rhythm. Extension Plenary Resources Assessment Write about the timbre. swar. Prepare a mini project on the traditional instruments of India. rag. 3b. texture. and musical performance. 5c. 5b. 4a. Also set students the challenge of discovering the definition of sympathetic strings! Starter activity ● Listen to Indian music. 3a. Quiz. Take care not to overuse one source.9. 4b. Include pictures. completion of homework tasks. completion of the self-assessment grid on the Student Activity Sheet. 8 . 4d. Students complete the ‘I can do’ grid on their Student Activity Sheet. tabla HW How will these be assessed? The unit will be assessed by outcome of each task. explore and perform bhajan/qawwali with understanding of its conventions and context All students will Understand the main characteristics of Indian music Most students will Listen to Indian music and identify its main characteristics Some students will Fully understand the use of rag. tal. Students to identify key features and characteristics. Learn Indian music theory keywords and definitions. Encourage students to recognise that there is no key and no sense of harmony in Indian music (atonal). CD player.12. timbre and texture). Main activity ● An exploration of some key compositional devices in traditional music of India. recordings of traditional Indian music Assessment of this lesson is by outcome and completion of homework. 5e Keywords saptak. 5a. 4c. theka. tala. sitar. drone.2 Bhajan/qawwali LESSON PLAN Learning outcomes To identify. tal and drone in Indian music and accurately identify examples of these QCA/NC ref. rhythm and harmony of Indian music. ............. Now write a definition of TAL.Name .. One drum is larger than the other. Indian Theory English Theory Indian Theory English Theory Saptak Octave Rag Scale Swar Note/Pitch Tal Rhythm RAG and TAL are very important to understand because they form the basis of Indian music. A tabla is a pair of drums used for accompaniment. Theka is the term given to a drumming pattern used for keeping time in music.. and evokes a particular mood when performed... A drone is two notes that are played constantly throughout the piece of music.... What effect does the drone have? Draw a picture of a sitar and tabla... Almost all Indian music features a drone which forms the background of the piece...... the Rag is similar to a western scale and is normally an arrangement of 7 notes (swars)....... ● ● ● Indian Classical music covers two traditions – the north (Hindustani) and the south (Carnatic)...... Include an explanation of theka in your answer........ It should be quite easy to identify the drone which is heard constantly in the background of the music... Another common compositional feature of Indian music is the presence of a drone...... The larger drum can change pitch.. This is normally played on the tabla. they are listed with their English musical equivalent.12.. In your exercise book write a definition of RAG... The sitar is a string instrument which has 7 main strings and 12 sympathetic strings...... ● ● ● ● ● tabla sitar ● Self-assessment I can: (Tick how you feel about each statement........ Some of the most important of these are listed in the table to the left. Write a definition of them in your exercise book underneath the pictures..... Generally speaking. Form .. To describe their timbre accurately.. © Badger Publishing .) ☺ Date Listen to Indian music and describe its basic characteristics Understand the terms saptak and swar Understand the definitions of rag and tal and why they are so important to the Indian musical tradition Listen to Indian music and identify the drone Listen to common Indian instruments and describe their timbre This page may be photocopied by schools purchasing this book.. Listen to the sound of the sitar and tabla... you will need to listen to the extract of music carefully. The table below shows a number of keywords used to explain Indian music theory....... Tal simply represents the rhythmic patterns on which Indian music is based...2 Activity Bhajan/qawwali ● STUDENT ACTIVITY SHEET Activity support There are a number of important keywords that we will encounter during our study of Indian music. Each rag belongs to a particular season or time of day.. Indian music is commonly associated with 2 main instruments – the sitar and tabla..... To help learn their definitions.. Try to describe their timbre. 9. There are very strict rules governing the formation of a rag.... Can you guess what a drone might be? Maybe you think your teacher drones on and on! Listen as you are played an example of a drone in Indian Music.... Listen carefully to the music you are played....... Both traditions interpret the rag and tal slightly differently... The strings are tuned to the swars of the rag. Copy the table into your exercise book under the heading Indian Compositional Devices........ 3c.12. 2a. 2b. Extension Plenary Resources Assessment Definition of keywords written into exercise book. 5b. all available classroom instruments Assessment of this lesson is by outcome and performance. Jhor. and musical performance. completion of the self-assessment grid on the Student Activity Sheet. 5e How will these be assessed? The unit will be assessed by outcome of each task. Jhala. extracts of Indian music. Can students equate these structural music rules to any other cultures? Main activity ● Composition of music based on compositional techniques and structures of Indian music. Listen to some examples. Performance of select students work. 1c. 10 . CD player. Keywords Alap. 5a. Gat. improvisation. Students complete the ‘I can do’ grid on their Student Activity Sheet. explore and perform bhajan/qawwali with understanding of its conventions and context All students will Compose a piece of music based on Indian conventions Most students will Compose a piece of music which accurately follows the traditional Indian structure Some students will Accurately compose and confidently perform music based on Indian conventions showing stylistic awareness and accuracy QCA/NC ref. 5c.9. completion of homework tasks. 1b.3 Bhajan/qawwali LESSON PLAN Learning outcomes To identify. the aural tradition HW Starter activity ● Introduce the strict structural rules governing much Indian music. 4d. .. The music of India together with that of Africa tends not to be notated. hence it will always be slightly different each time it is performed. Don’t forget.... Your task is to compose a piece of music using Indian conventions as your stimulus. you can only use notes of the rag to form the melodic aspect of your composition.. Most of the composition is improvised. Finally. ● ● ● Remember..... There is no steady rhythm or pulse at this stage. You will need to practice moving from the Alap to the Jhor so that the transition is seamless! The person improvising the notes of the rag should continue...... write your names in the appropriate space.. This person needs to improvise using the notes (swars) of the rag...... Rather... 9. 2... The section titled Jhor is where a steady pulse should start..) ☺ Date Work collaboratively in a group deciding who will play which part Understand the definition and role of the different sections of Indian music Compose the Alap and Jhor Compose the Gat and Jhala Perform confidently to the class This page may be photocopied by schools purchasing this book... You will each have to take one of the roles in the table below.. © Badger Publishing .. ● You have not notated your composition for two main reasons: 1. This is traditionally structured over a cycle of 4–16 beats......... This is called the aural tradition... The first section you need to prepare is the ALAP.. ● ● Practice performing your composition.......... the person playing part 4 will need to play the drone. it is the turn of the drum player to improvise..... Don’t forget.. The Alap will be performed by the person playing part 1 (main melody).......... however. it is passed down through generations of families. The next section that needs composing is the JHOR.... the drone is still going on at this stage together with the second percussionist whose job it is to maintain the pulse..12. Experiment with different ways that you can bring your composition to an exciting conclusion! During the next section (GAT).. the drone should be heard in the background throughout the entire composition....... Try using the notes C and G to form the drone.. When you have decided who is going to play each part.. The people playing the melody and the drone will be using keyboards.3 Activity Bhajan/qawwali ● STUDENT ACTIVITY SHEET Activity support A typical Indian music ensemble consists of the 4 parts listed in the table.. Make sure that you use an appropriate tone! Try the tone of the sitar to start with.. Form ... At least one of you will need to be playing a drum in order to represent the sound of the tabla.Name .. Self-assessment I can: (Tick how you feel about each statement... rhythmic climax called the JHALA............ At the very start of your composition...... they improvise at the same time as the drummer. This is when the percussionists begin to play. Part 1 2 3 4 Role Main melody Percussionist Percussionist Drone Name ● ● Your composition must be based on the notes of the following rag: C E F G B C For this particular composition you will be following a very fixed structure..... This time.. your composition needs to finish with a fast........ keyboards Assessment of this lesson is by outcome and disussion. 5a. 4a. completion of homework tasks. investigate the different tones that imitate Indian musical instruments. Students complete the ‘I can do’ grid on their Student Activity Sheet. swar. 4d. Extension Plenary Resources Assessment Using keyboard.) Introduce today’s topic. and musical performance. completion of the self-assessment grid on the Student Activity Sheet. the Indian bhajan. 5b.12. context and characteristics of the bhajan. CD player. recorded examples of bhajans. 4c. 5c. Devotion lies at the very heart of the Indian musical tradition. Students to feedback the results of their Internet research. 5e How will these be assessed? The unit will be assessed by outcome of each task. Main activity ● Illustration and exploration of the history. 3b. Keywords devotion.4 Bhajan/qawwali LESSON PLAN Learning outcomes To identify. bhajan. culture Starter activity HW ● Students to consider the difference between religion and devotion (Devotion generally symbolises a higher state of worship where soul becomes submerged in worship. asthayi. computers with Internet access.9. 3a. religion. 12 . song. antara. 4b. explore and perform bhajan/qawwali with understanding of its conventions and context All students will Understand the definition of a bhajan Most students will Listen critically to a bhajan identifying its main characteristics Some students will Prepare a short report on the role of bhajans in the Indian culture using the Internet as a resource QCA/NC ref. . the swars (notes) are from the middle and low registers........ Percussion instruments 6....4 Activity Bhajan/qawwali ● STUDENT ACTIVITY SHEET Activity support A bhajan is a Hindu devotional song popular in the North Indian tradition and written between the 14th and 17th centuries..12.. See how much information you can find out about this.......... tick the box next to the feature. ● ● Listen as you are played some examples of bhajans....... rituals and so on).. 1....... Asthayi 4... Some are harder than others! Only tick the box when you are really confident that you can hear the musical feature.... The music of bhajans is usually simple and straightforward because they have to be learnt and sung by congregations.... religious... Self-assessment I can: (Tick how you feel about each statement.. © Badger Publishing ..... pop and folk music.... for example... Your title is Bhajans.. share similar purposes for music (devotional...... The asthayi is followed by a number of antara... special occasions. What is a bhajan? 2.... Form .. Simplicity of musical material 3.... Harmonium 7.... Listen very carefully to the bhajans. 9...... The swars in these sections come from the higher ranges... It is important to realise that most cultures enjoy a diverse mix of classical.. A typical bhajan begins with an asthayi.. Repetition 2........... Can you think of anything equivalent to this in our or any other cultures? Different cultures. Prepare a small presentation from the research that you find. Answer the following questions in your exercise book in complete sentences: 1.. When you can hear each one. During this section... ● ● ● Bhajans play a central role in Indian culture.... Work through each feature listed to the left and try to identify it in the music... Voice ● ● Using the Internet as a resource. Why are bhajans normally simple? 4. What sentiments do bhajans express? ● ● Write about the typical structure of a bhajan..Name .. Bhajans express a pure and selfless love of God.. What musical features can you identify? Listen out for the musical features listed below..... Antara 5.....) ☺ Date Understand some of the differences between religion and devotion Write about the typical structure of a bhajan Listen critically to bhajans and identify the main musical characteristics Use the internet as a resource Prepare a presentation on the role of bhajans in the Indian culture This page may be photocopied by schools purchasing this book.. investigate the role that bhajans play in the Indian culture. During what period were they commonly written? 3. 1b. 4a. Sheet music for a bhajan (or a recording). piano.9. (Bhajans are available to download from www. 4b.org. Enlist the help of any Indian families represented in the school and liaise with the Religious Education Department. Lead a complete performance of the bhajan.5 Bhajan/qawwali LESSON PLAN Learning outcomes To identify. 1a. 5b. and musical performance.12. 14 . percussion instruments Assessment of this lesson is by outcome and performance. 4d. explore and perform bhajan/qawwali with understanding of its conventions and context All students will Take part in class performance of a bhajan Most students will Confidently and accurately maintain their part in class performance of a bhajan Some students will Take a lead role in performing a bhajan with the class. 5c. Extension Plenary Resources Assessment Improvise a percussive accompaniment to the performance of the bhajan. completion of homework tasks. Starter activity HW ● Play the chosen bhajan to the students. Question students as to some of the musical characteristics in order to reinforce previous knowledge. performance How will these be assessed? The unit will be assessed by outcome of each task. 5e Keywords bhajan.sathyasai. 1c. 5a. completion of the self-assessment grid on the Student Activity Sheet. Students complete the ‘I can do’ grid on their Student Activity Sheet. assisting other students QCA/NC ref.) Main activity ● Learn and perform the bhajan. 4c. Listen carefully as you are played the asthayi.... Look carefully at the words of the bhajan that you are going to perform... the words tend to be repeated in order to emphasise and restate their meaning...... the asthayi is the very first section of the bhajan. 2...) ☺ Date Understand the important role that the text of a bhajan has Clap the tal as the bhajan is played Identify the main characteristics of the asthayi Learn the asthayi Learn the antara This page may be photocopied by schools purchasing this book.. 3.......... © Badger Publishing ....... Now try to clap the tal as the bhajan is played again...... Self-assessment I can: (Tick how you feel about each statement. The whole class sings the asthayi. Half the class claps the tal while the remainder sings the asthayi... 4..5 Activity Bhajan/qawwali ● STUDENT ACTIVITY SHEET Activity support The text of bhajans conveys the love of God in a colourful and expressive language.. 9... Your teacher will explain their meaning to you..... we will learn the antara. The whole class claps the tal.......... As well as being sensible... Form ....... This will be constructed over a number of different beats. Remember. Now try to sing the asthayi and clap the tal at the same time! Finally.......... it is important that we are very sensible when performing the bhajan........Name ... ● ● In order to respect the values and cultures of different ethnic groups.... we need to sing the bhajan with style...... we must consider the tal that the song is in... ● ● Remember.... accuracy and enthusiasm.. Your teacher will demonstrate this to you.. What main characteristics can you identify? Write these in the space below: ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ We will now learn to sing the asthayi and then perform it together with the tal in the following ways: 1..12. the tal describes the rhythm of the bhajan..... ● Before we can learn the song............. Just like the simplicity and repetition of the music... Class discussion to report findings from discussion in pairs. 5e How will these be assessed? The unit will be assessed by outcome of each task. Explore the differences and similarities in sound. audience participation HW Starter activity ● Listen to a bhajan and qawwali. 3a. completion of homework tasks. explore and perform bhajan/qawwali with understanding of its conventions and context All students will Understand the definition of a qawwali Most students will Discuss.9. Main activity ● Illustration and exploration of a qawwali. dhol. Extension Resources Assessment Plenary Write down ideas from discussion ready to feedback to the class. 4b. 5c. culture. dholak. in pairs and as a class. Keywords Qawwali. completion of the self-assessment grid on the Student Activity Sheet. Listen to a qawwali and identify the different sections and roles.12. 4d. 5a. 5b. Students complete the ‘I can do’ grid on their Student Activity Sheet. Listen to a qawwali identifying its main structural characteristics. tabla. 3b. qawwal. CD player. 4a. vel. the importance of qawwali to the Indian culture Some students will Listen critically to a qawwali identifying its main structural characteristics QCA/NC ref. recordings of bhajan and qawwali Assessment of this lesson is by outcome and performance. 16 . alap. and musical performance. harmonium.6 Bhajan/qawwali LESSON PLAN Learning outcomes To identify. ...12........ ● ● Write about the typical ensemble of a qawwali performance and the roles that individuals take............... and are lyrical and rhythmic. The audience members.....6 Activity Bhajan/qawwali ● STUDENT ACTIVITY SHEET Activity support The term qawwali actually translates to mean utterance. and then ends suddenly....... Can you think of anything similar to this in our or any other cultures? Consider why music forms such a central part of so many cultures. stirred by the excitement and passion of the music....... Why do you think that the music has such an effect on the audience? ● ● ● Discuss your ideas with the person sitting next to you. 9... write a detailed definition of qawwali. This section has no rhythm.. ● Lead singer: qawwal The chart below shows the typical structure of a qawwali performance. This section builds in tempo and passion. Form . Section Introduction A typical qawwali performance will feature audience participation...... sing and dance and often give money to performers (vel)....... © Badger Publishing .. Self-assessment I can: (Tick how you feel about each statement.... Add to the chart a definition of the different sections......Name .. Singer sings long notes related to rag of song... Musical Introduction Alap Alap Different verses Main song Main song Sudden end Verses ● The table below provides a definition of each section of a typical qawwali: Definition Melody played on harmonium including improvisation. Qawwali are North Indian and Pakistani devotional songs and have been a feature of Indian culture since the 12th Century........... Repeated versions sung by other singers featuring different improvised melodies.... Copy this into your exercise book. First version performed by qawwal and accompanied by harmonium...) ☺ Date Identify some musical differences between bhajan and qawwali Write a definition of qawwali Write about the typical ensemble of a qawwali performance Understand the different sections of a typically structured qawwali Consider the role of this music in the Indian culture This page may be photocopied by schools purchasing this book..... Their excitement and passion encourages the audience to sing and dance! A typical qawwali performance features about 10 men who would take on the following roles: 5 men: Sing verses and clap hands 1 man: Plays dholak 1 man: Plays the tabla and dhol 2 men: Sing and play harmonium In your exercise book... They set poetry to music.................... Rhythm starts and men clap hands....... 5b. and musical performance. Extension Resources Assessment Plenary Written justification of composition outlining the compositional process. 5c How will these be assessed? The unit will be assessed by outcome of each task. Main activity ● Composition of song in the style of a qawwali using the notes of a rag. Performance of songs. manuscript paper Assessment of this lesson is by outcome and performance. explore and perform bhajan/qawwali with understanding of its conventions and context All students will Compose and perform an original song using some features of qawwali to aid composition Most students will Take an active role in the composition and performance of an original song based on the traditions of qawwali Some students will Produce an authentic performance showing stylistic accuracy and understanding QCA/NC ref.9. 1a. Students complete the ‘I can do’ grid on their Student Activity Sheet. 18 . Write this on the whiteboard.12. 1b. completion of the self-assessment grid on the Student Activity Sheet. 5a. harmonium. 1c. qawwal. main song HW Starter activity ● Ask students if they can remember the typical structure of a qawwali. Which performance is the most successful and why? All available classroom instruments. Brainstorm the different performers and their roles. 2a. completion of homework tasks. Evaluation using criteria that the class decide.7 Bhajan/qawwali LESSON PLAN Learning outcomes To identify. composition. introduction. main verse. 2b. following the typical qawwali structure and setting given lyrics. rag. 3c. Keywords lyrics. alap. . this section must build in tempo and passion until it reaches a sudden end! ● ● ● ● This is where the main rhythm should begin....... Study the lyrics below....... compose the introduction.) ☺ Date Compose an introduction based on improvisation of the rag Compose the alap Compose the verses Compose the main song Maintain my part in a group performance of an original song based on qawwali This page may be photocopied by schools purchasing this book. You need to choose one person in the group who will perform this section..... Elect a lead singer in your group and someone who will play the music in this section..... Self-assessment I can: (Tick how you feel about each statement.. Now compose the main song. Your task is to compose a song in the style of a qawwali... This section should feature drums and percussion instruments...... The lead singer (qawwal) has to perform the first version of the verse..... If you are performing on keyboard. These notes will be sung! Choose the best singers in the group to perform this section....... Write the name of the person who is going to perform the introduction in the space below: ______________________________________________ Now compose the alap........... creating a drone effect.. held notes from the rag... During the compositional process consider how you can most effectively use the musical elements including tempo.. Remember.. The following verses need to feature different improvised melodies. 9... The alap will contain long..... traditionally played on the harmonium.. The next section to compose is the main verse... This has the effect of transporting the performers and audience into a euphoric and trance like state.......12.. choose the tone of a harmonium to add authenticity to your performance.7 Activity Bhajan/qawwali ● ● STUDENT ACTIVITY SHEET Activity support Study the lyrics carefully... This melody will be improvised around the notes of the rag. This will be accompanied by music....... Form ........... © Badger Publishing . other versions of it need to follow which will be performed by the whole group... Some members of the group will need to clap their hands and all members should join in singing... The great being who comforts my every need’ Your composition will need to be based on the notes of the following rag: BDEGAB First.....Name ........... dynamics and timbre..... Write the name of your chosen lead singer in the space below: ______________________________________________ Who is going to play the accompaniment? ______________________________________________ When the main verse has been performed.. They are only short because devotional song lyrics are often based on the repetition of a single idea. These are the words that will form the basis of your qawwali: ‘My soul is in peace as I look up to you.. You need to work in groups of 6. ● ● The introduction will feature a single melody only (monophony). 5a. completion of the self-assessment grid on the Student Activity Sheet. Television. Keywords Indian film industry. 5c. 4b. Class discussion to aid completion of homework. Is it important for a young person to understand his/her musical roots? Why/why not? Use the example of the Indian tradition and your own culture in your essay. explore and perform bhajan/qawwali with understanding of its conventions and context All students will Demonstrate respect for the traditions of other cultures Most students will Understand and write about the origins and development of Bollywood Some students will Exercise a deeper understanding of the effects of the popularisation of traditional music on different cultures QCA/NC ref. Bollywood.9. 5b. and musical performance. 4a. Starter activity HW ● Watch an extract from a Bollywood movie to engage students and introduce the topic area. 4d.8 Bhajan/qawwali LESSON PLAN Learning outcomes To identify. fusion Write an essay on the importance of a young person to be knowledgeable about their traditional music culture. A consideration of the importance of cultural music traditions. 20 . 5e How will these be assessed? The unit will be assessed by outcome of each task. Filmi sangeet. Main activity ● ● An exploration of the Indian film music industry. Extension Plenary Resources Assessment Students to actively help other groups by encouraging them to think of issues that they may not have already considered. video of Bollywood film Assessment of this lesson is by outcome and completion of homework.12. 4c. Students complete the ‘I can do’ grid on their Student Activity Sheet. completion of homework tasks. Do you think these attempts are. and it is fair to assume that most of these young people do not share the same level of enthusiasm for traditional classical music.Name ....... Most Indian film music is actually dominated by western jazz. Your title is Bollywood... The films are lavish. Storyline / plot 2. ● ● Answer the following questions in your exercise book in complete sentences: 1... 9. ● ● ● ● ● Self-assessment I can: (Tick how you feel about each statement.. The music used in Bollywood is traditionally similar to Western pop.... Can traditional Indian music elements be found in Indian film music? 3...... successful in encouraging young people to appreciate more traditional musical forms...... disco and a host of other styles depending on the common styles of the time.. these situations are similar in a variety of cultures... Do you agree? Have you noticed similar characteristics? In many respects.. Musical characteristics 3.. easy and enjoyable viewing.. In your exercise book.. Try to work out what is happening! Compare your notes to the person sitting next to you.. Form .... Watch the film carefully. Lavish nature of production The Indian film music genre appeals mainly to the youth. including our own.. Traditional Indian music elements can be found to a subtle degree.... This is a form of fusion in music..... Can fusion be found in the Indian film music genre? ● ● You will be shown part of a Bollywood film.... Vanessa Mae and Myleene Klass. write about the origins and development of the Indian film industry.. While you are watching make notes on the following aspects: 1.) ☺ Date Respect the traditions and cultures of other ethnic groups Understand and write about the origins and development of the Indian film industry Understand the role and characteristics of music in Bollywood films Analyse a particular scene from an Indian film I have watched Confidently outline my opinions about the importance of traditional music culture knowledge This page may be photocopied by schools purchasing this book...... Filmi sangeet is the term given to music from the Indian film industry..12. Often...................... colourful and vibrant and contain numerous song and dance sequences.... Most Bollywood films are romances or comedies which present light. Filmi sangeet represents a huge commercial area which appeals mainly to the youth and lower classes.. India’s first motion sound picture was produced in 1931. Most of the music in the charts today appeals to the youth market.... Our society is now witnessing an increase in attempts to popularise classical music such as by Bond........... Do you think the popularity of this genre encourages young people from the Indian culture to become familiar with traditional Indian music such as bhajan and qawalli? Discuss this with the person sitting next to you. incorporating catchy tunes and rhythms.... or will be..... popular styles such as these are combined. What is the music used in Bollywood similar to? 2........ rap..8 Activity Bhajan/qawwali ● STUDENT ACTIVITY SHEET Activity support The Indian film industry is commonly referred to as Bollywood (a combination of the words Bombay and Hollywood). What is fusion? 4..... Jot down some notes ready to feedback to the class.. © Badger Publishing ..