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Unit Summary

This unit introduces beatboxing as a vocal art form. The sounds of the drum machine are recreated using vocal percussion alongside other beatboxing influences including the sounds of nature. Working in groups, pupils build texture with multilayered vocal sounds.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to improvise to create an effective live score for a film.

Key Notes

• A film score is original music written specifically to accompany a film.
• Rehearsing is an important part of preparing for a performance.
• A film score creates the atmosphere and brings to life the images in the film.
• Music that includes improvisation is performed in the moment and will alter slightly each time it is performed.

Vocabulary To Learn

• score: original music composed specifically to accompany a film
• improvise: to create music in the moment, using the voice or instruments, alone or with others
• timbre: a description of the sound or tone of an instrument
• rehearse: to practise in order to improve and prepare for performance

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• A live performance will always be exactly the same.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

More Lessons In This Unit

• Evaluating and performing a beatboxing film score Study Guide
• Improvising using beatboxing techniques and vocal sounds inspired by nature Study Guide
• Introducing beatboxing vocal percussion Study Guide
• Layering beatboxing vocal percussion sounds Study Guide
• Rehearsing a texture of two or more parts Study Guide