The Young Person's School Music Cirriculum

Miniature Lessons: Percussion Percussion is when one object vibrates against another object or is shaken by humans. Examples include the drums, castanets and maracas. Classical Music There are many great classical composers, like Mozart, and Beethoven. World Music World music incorporates musical styles from around the world. Synth and Bass Synths and bass are often used together to create modern music. CRITICAL THINKING: Do you think synths and bass sound good together? Why or why not? Write three sentences telling why or why not. Around the World! Music is played all over the world, such as in Japan, where people like to play the drums mightily, or in Mexico where maracas are often played. CRITICAL THINKING: Why do you think music is played everyhere in the world? Write 5 sentences telling why. IDENTIFY: What instruments are played in at least two counties? List at least two.