west african influence
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West African Influence. Major Influence brought by African Slaves. 3 music styles brought from Africa: Worksongs Gospel Spirituals. Worksong. A song that is: - sung while working -to keep a steady beat for the workers - to help keep a good spirit or morale for the workers. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Major Influence brought by African Slaves
3 music styles brought from Africa:
Worksongs
Gospel
Spirituals
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Worksong
A song that is:
- sung while working
-to keep a steady beat for the workers
- to help keep a good spirit or morale for the workers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGglKPqG16s
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Gospel Music
Gospel music:
- evolved from spirituals brought by African Slaves
- Purpose of Music: Artistic Expression
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd6sy5DKpxk
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Spirituals
- religious songs of African Americans
- Purpose of Music- Artistic Expression (shows strong feelings and emotions)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJGahpt1-GU&feature=related
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Hambone Technique
- African American rhythm technique
- use body percussion to create the sound
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnrlzc39edM
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Call and Response Form- a form that alternates between the call
(solo singer) and the response (choir)
Improvisation- to create and perform spontaneously
or without preparation
- paved the way for jazz improvisation
A.K.A. - To make it up!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iimMKWF7SK0