How do we learn patterns?
There is a learning sequence to pattern instruction. Students first learn
patterns, in the context of a meter or tonality, on a neutral syllable,
such as “bah” for rhythm patterns and “bum” for tonal patterns.
After neutral syllable patterns become familiar, these same patterns are learned
with rhythm and tonal syllables. Thus, a familiar pattern vocabulary is acquired.
It is important to know that:
1. Rhythm and tonal patterns are learned separately.
2. Patterns are always learned within the context of a meter or a tonality.
3. Rhythm patterns are chanted without pitch.
4. Tonal patterns are sung without rhythm.
5. To build a personal vocabulary, a student must first echo the pattern
with the teacher, then, if the student echos the pattern correctly, the
student should echo the pattern alone. With this learning process,
the student will gain ownership of individual pattern.
There is a learning sequence to pattern instruction. Students first learn
patterns, in the context of a meter or tonality, on a neutral syllable,
such as “bah” for rhythm patterns and “bum” for tonal patterns.
After neutral syllable patterns become familiar, these same patterns are learned
with rhythm and tonal syllables. Thus, a familiar pattern vocabulary is acquired.
It is important to know that:
1. Rhythm and tonal patterns are learned separately.
2. Patterns are always learned within the context of a meter or a tonality.
3. Rhythm patterns are chanted without pitch.
4. Tonal patterns are sung without rhythm.
5. To build a personal vocabulary, a student must first echo the pattern
with the teacher, then, if the student echos the pattern correctly, the
student should echo the pattern alone. With this learning process,
the student will gain ownership of individual pattern.
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