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Class members explore the concepts of texture in music and musical arrangements by examining Duke Ellington's "Mood Indigo" and "Harlem Airshaft."
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Instructional Ideas
- Have individuals create their own arrangement of a several phrases from "Mood Indigo" using three different instruments and then describe how the changes alter the texture of the phrases
Classroom Considerations
- Most appropriate for instrumental music classes
- Requires access to instruments
- Class members should have experience analyzing arrangements
Pros
- The eight-page packet includes step-by-step directions for the two activities, a defined list of music terms, activities, and an assessment
Cons
- Neither detailed instructions nor a rubric for the assignment is included
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