Lesson 6 - Overview & Learning Objectives

 Lesson 6 Overview & Learning Objectives

"Rhythm is the soul of life, for everything that we do in life is in rhythm."

Babatunde Olatunji (African drummer)

Polyrhythm

The classification of percussion instruments is based on the materials and the ability to produce pitches. Sub-Saharan African music is predominated by complex polyrhythm and percussive sounds. A multi-layered rhythmic structure is often found in African drum music.

Lesson 6 Learning Objectives

  • LO6.1 - Distinguish percussion instruments (Lesson 6a - CLO3).
  • LO6.2 - Identify musical instruments in Sub-Saharan African music (Lesson 6b - CLO3).
  • LO6.3 - Identify rhythms in West African music (Lesson 6c - CLO3).
  • LO6.4 - Identify polyrhythm in West African drumming (Lesson 6d - CLO3).

Learning Activities & Assignments

In this lesson, you will:

  • Go through the lesson pages in sequential order
  • Read the content materials and watch the videos
  • Listen to music clips
  • Complete the Quick Checks
  • Complete the listening activity
  • Submit Assignment 2, Part III by the deadline 
  • Complete a Self-test quiz

Reference  
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