Rich started off by handing us this worksheet, which made us feel more like we were in a math class than a music class:
Using only two chords, we practiced placing them over the beats listed, and Rich encouraged us to try putting chords over the pluses, or between the beats. It gave a bossa nova-like sound when he played it. It was pretty cool!
After that we described a leaf, which seems simple on the surface... until you think about all the types of leaves there are, in every season, which conjures up a multitude of feelings. Fall leaves may make you happy that football season is here (unless you're a Bears fan), or sad that summer is over and schooltime is about to begin. Rich played piano under our words and from that two minute exercise, we had the beginnings of a song.
April's assignment:
1. Describe Lake Michigan
2. Find two notes that don't sound great together and make them sound good, and
3. Noodle on your instrument of choice
What will we come up with? Come join us and find out on April 3rd!
