Score Reading/ Ensemble Performance Lesson Aim - Learn the notes of the bass clef - Learn the meaning of the term ‘Ostinato’
Ostinato?? An Ostinato is a repeating pattern of notes. In Pop Music it is called a ‘riff’ e.g. Michael Jacksons ‘Billie Jean’ In very old classical music it is called a ‘Ground Bass’ e.g. the bass line to Pachelbel’s Canon.
The Treble Clef
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Example 1 High
Low
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Example 2 High
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Low
The Bass Clef
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The Clefs Combined
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Remember Ways
to remember
On the lines Green Buses Drive Fast Always Spaces between lines All Cows Eat Grass
Example 1
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Example 2
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