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5.04 Listening Journal

Song 1

Title:

Artist:

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Melody suggestions:

Describe what you hear

  • What do you like about the melody and why?
  • Is it interesting and why?
  • Is it easy or difficult to sing?
  • Do you notice any pattern to the melody?

Rhythm suggestions:

Focus on the percussion instruments or any other instruments that provide rhythmic effects.

  • Is the rhythm fast, moderate, or slow?
  • Do the rhythms seem simple or complex?
  • Is the rhythm an important aspect of this song or is it a background or secondary element?

Harmony suggestions:

Try to describe the harmonies used in the song.

  • What instruments are providing the harmonies?
  • How do the instruments interact with each other?
  • Do the instruments seem to be playing the same notes or different ones?
  • How do the harmonies enhance or improve the song?
  • Do the harmonies seem basic or complex?

Overall impressions:

  • Does one element seem to be dominant? If so, which one and why do you think so?
  • Which of the elements has the most impact on your impressions of each song?
  • Which song do you like most and why?
  • How are these songs similar to and/or different from the selection composed by Beethoven that we have heard?

Song 2

Title:

Artist:

URL:

Melody suggestions:

Describe what you hear

  • What do you like about the melody and why?
  • Is it interesting and why?
  • Is it easy or difficult to sing?
  • Do you notice any pattern to the melody?

Rhythm suggestions:

Focus on the percussion instruments or any other instruments that provide rhythmic effects.

  • Is the rhythm fast slow or slow?
  • Do the rhythms seem simple or complex?
  • Is the rhythm an important aspect of this song or is it a background or secondary element?

Harmony suggestions:

Try to describe the harmonies used in the song.

  • What instruments are providing the harmonies?
  • How do the instruments interact with each other?
  • Do the instruments seem to be playing the same notes or different ones?
  • How do the harmonies enhance or improve the song?
  • Do the harmonies seem basic or complex?

Overall impressions:

  • Does one element seem to be dominant? If so, which one and why do you think so?
  • Which of the elements has the most impact on your impressions of each song?
  • Which song do you like most and why?
  • How are these songs similar to and/or different from the selection composed by Beethoven that we have heard?

Song 3

Title:

Artist:

URL:

Melody suggestions:

Describe what you hear

  • What do you like about the melody and why?
  • Is it interesting and why?
  • Is it easy or difficult to sing?
  • Do you notice any pattern to the melody?

Rhythm suggestions:

Focus on the percussion instruments or any other instruments that provide rhythmic effects.

  • Is the rhythm fast slow or slow?
  • Do the rhythms seem simple or complex?
  • Is the rhythm an important aspect of this song or is it a background or secondary element?

Harmony suggestions:

Try to describe the harmonies used in the song.

  • What instruments are providing the harmonies?
  • How do the instruments interact with each other?
  • Do the instruments seem to be playing the same notes or different ones?
  • How do the harmonies enhance or improve the song?
  • Do the harmonies seem basic or complex?

Overall impressions:

  • Does one element seem to be dominant? If so, which one and why do you think so?
  • Which of the elements has the most impact on your impressions of each song?
  • Which song do you like most and why?
  • How are these songs similar to and/or different from the selection composed by Beethoven that we have heard?