Year 10 Music of A Culture research task

Hi Year 10,

Today you will be finding out some information on Indian Music. Use the links on this blog as a starting point for your investigation. answer the following questions:

1. List 3 different styles of Indian Music.
2. Find out about 3 famous performers of Indian music (where, when, what style, what instrument, a famous piece or concert etc) Why are they famous?
3. What are 4 common instruments used in Indian Music?
4. What purpose does the music serve to the performer/listener? Why are the performers creating the music?
5. How are the styles of music linked with the everyday life of an Indian person?

You will be presenting your findings in our next class (informal assessment!!!) along with performing in the style of a Raga.

Good luck,
Mr B

Intro to the Drums

Hi Year 7,

Check the links on the left hand side of the page for the two videos we watched in class, there are also some links to online drum lesson videos for you to look at if you wish.

Mr b.