Free and Metrically Organised Music (One or two 60 minute lessons)

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Comparing the music of the UK, Balkans, Ireland and Germany  and creating a piece that contrasts free improvisation with metrically organised ‘composed’ music.

Improvising Traditions (60 mins)

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Improvising within the structure of an Indian ‘gat’ piece and comparing the process and procedure with blues songs and renaissance dances from the USA and Europe.

Polyrhythmic Drumming Styles (60 mins)

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Exploring, comparing and contrasting cyclic patterns in drumming styles from Japan and Brazil.

Royal Court Music (60 mins)

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Comparing ceremonial Royal Court music from the UK, Nigeria and Uganda.

Songs of Mass and Individual Protest (60 mins)

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Singing, listening to and appraising songs of mass and individual protest from the USA, Jamaica and South Africa.