Planned and taught by Mariana Masetto

 

Voice and percussion emerged simultaneously in humanity’s musical origins

Leda Valladares

 

Vocal and instrumental ensemble: Syllabus

The work is structured around the exercise of independence in singing and playing.

The main goal of the syllabus is to train students by fostering the development of their artistic skills to simultaneously sing and play percussion in an organic manner, working consciously with the whole body (voice + hands + feet), performing folk music from Argentina, Latin America and the world.

Lessons are also aimed at instilling a love of music — music as art, as a means of expression, and as a creator of wellbeing for anyone who believes in its transcendental language.

Lessons are intended for anyone who harbors artistic interests. No musical background is needed, and there is no age limit. 
 

If you can talk, you can sing. If you can walk, you can dance.

African proverb

 

Content

Introduction / musical initiation

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Brief history; a summary account of folk music and the origins of instruments

Elementary notions of musical theory

Music reading

 

Vocalizations with yoga-related body work: vocal work requires body work.

 

I have found in yoga a key tool to tone the body, and I have seen great results, not only in my students, but also in many artists who practice it around the world. 

 

Vocal training based on the singing method Our Voice Has a Body

Repertoire

Interpretation

 

Percussion technique

Independence

Improvisation 

Folk rhythms

 

We will use the bombo legüero as the base instrument, and later explore a variety of instruments: caja chayera, Colombian tambora, ankle rattles, cajón, huancara, caxixis, ocean drum, talking drum, udu, djembe, cowbell and kalimba.

 

Vocal and instrumental ensemble

Rhythm and melody

 

Introduction to voice recording

Practical lessons

 

Students will receive printed material.

 

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Book: "Our voice has body"