Rhythmix Now
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Rhythmix Now workshops feature Rock, Pop, DJ, Urban, and Music Tech and have a focus on enabling young people to take part in the music they hear around them every day. We are constantly developing new projects in response to the interests of young people. These are some existing examples of Rhythmix Now work. |
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POP /ROCK An opportunity to explore a range of contemporary music-making styles and instruments; to create and play music within a group context. Content The course offers a progression of activities from simple rhythm exercises and vocal warm ups to the development of instrumental skills on a range of instruments used in contemporary music such as drums, guitars, keyboards, and tin whistles. The music-making process is explored with modules covering songwriting, riff building, ensemble playing, developing motifs and soundscapes, some harmonic, melodic and rhythm theory (for practice), an introduction to music technology and performance skills. Musical outcomes The project results in a performance and recording of three pieces for parents and school to demonstrate the creative and instrumental skills learned. The course also includes some music theory. Other outcomes As with any ensemble activity, the following skills will be enhanced: teamwork, creativity, leadership, reflective skills, performance skills, improved listening and analysis. |
URBAN RHYTHMS Explore genres such as Hip Hop, RnB and garage as an introduction to creative music-making, especially rhythm-based work. An opportunity for children to create, perform and record the type of music they listen to outside school. Content Sessions focus on the component parts of these styles of contemporary music such as beats, lyrics, MCing, music tech, production and performance skills. Workshops in each element have the common aim of creating a recording and performance to share at the end of the project. Musical outcomes Performance and CD for parents and school. In addition the project will improve pulse awareness, general rhythmic skills, an understanding of structure and arrangement. Other outcomes Personal growth and self-expression (particularly amongst children who normally feel that school does not understand their outside interests), IT skills, improved listening and contextual knowledge. Strong opportunities also exist for cross-curricular work with literacy – looking at rhyme, meter and expression. |
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Also available: CREATE A BAND DEVELOPING YOUR BAND ROCK INSTRUMENT SKILLS (GUITAR, KEYBOARD, DRUMS) |
Also available: HIP HOP DJ/MC SONGWRITING WITH MUSIC TECH STREET DANCE |
