高中英语外研版选修6 Module 4 Music教案

Module 4 Music 教案
Ⅰ. 模块教学目标
技能目标Skill Goals
▲ Talk about musical instruments and music
▲ Learn about expressing emotions
▲ Learn present perfect progressive tense
▲ Write an email about a music survey
Ⅱ. 目标语言
功 能 句 式
Expressing emotions
I think it is wonderful.
It’s ridiculous!
It makes me feel very happy.
I always feel so optimistic when ...
I feel really happy when ...
I adore ...
I can’t stand ...
词 汇
1． 四会词汇
instrument, background, Canada, category, combine, conservatory, contact, dancing, depressed, folk, impression, interpret, misery, optimistic, poetic, present (v.), province, recording, relaxed, repertoire, ridiculous, soloist, style, technique, therefore, traditional, twin, vote (n.)
2. 认读词汇
harp, mandolin, lute, string, Grammy, Oscars, ceremony, Academy, album, statuette, gramophone, hi-fi system, critic
3. 词组
a folk song, a master musician, connected to, similar to, the same with, true of / for, compose music, empty space
4. 重点词汇
combine, traditional, soloist, style, technique, conservatory, repertoire, concert, tune, favourite
语 法
Present perfect progressive tense
Liu Fang has been playing the pipa for the last three years.
She’s been performing concerts every day since last month.
重点句子
1. The pipa is a lute with four strings and is a relative of the European lute.
2. Liu Fang is an international music star, famous for her work with traditional Chinese
instruments.
3. In 1996, I moved to Canada with my husband.
Ⅲ. 教材分析与教材重组
1. 教材分析
本模块以Music为话题，旨在通过模块教学使学生了解各种东西方乐器，通过阅读一篇对中国著名演奏家刘芳的采访报道了解中国古典音乐；学习表达情绪的功能句式，并用这些句式表达对音乐的喜好；通过文化视角了解音乐领域的最高殿堂——格莱美奖。学生在了解音乐知识的同时，认识人们为什么喜欢听音乐以及音乐在日常生活中的作用，并能对不同的音乐形式提出自己的观点和看法
1.1 INTRODUCTION中展示了一些东西方的乐器及名称。要求学生了解乐器的不同特点和历史知识。
1.2 READING AND VOCABULARY要求学生通过阅读学习一些和音乐相关的词汇并了解琵琶演奏家刘芳和一些中国古典音乐方面的知识。
1.3 GRAMMAR部分通过一些练习，让学生学习并掌握现在完成进行时态。
1.4 LISTENING AND VOCABULARY的听力材料包括两首歌和一段两个学生关于歌曲的对话，要求学生听完后能够判断两个学生对歌曲的不同态度并掌握一些描述感受的positive和negative词汇。
1.5 FUNCTION要求学生学习如何表达不同的情绪，并复习一些表达不同情绪的词汇。
1.6 SPEAKING 要求学生小组讨论自己最喜欢的音乐、通过什么渠道听音乐以及为什么喜欢听音乐等问题，训练学生的口语表达能力。
1.7 WRITING部分呈现了一封笔友的来信，要求学生在读完信后根据自己班级的实际情况写一封回信，介绍自己的同学为什么喜欢听音乐及什么时候听音乐。
1.8 EVERYDAY ENGLISH 要求学生学会并运用几个日常生活用语。
1.9 CULTURAL CORNER 是一篇介绍格莱美奖的文章，让学生了解该奖的名称由来、组织机构、奖项构成以及对该奖的一些不同看法。
1.10 TASK 要求学生以小组形式进行角色扮演，准备一个访谈形式的电视节目，就某一音乐形式展开讨论。
1.11 Module File是对本模块所学内容的一个概括，包括需要掌握的词、复习词汇、词组、语法点、功能句式及每日英语。使学生对本模块所学内容一目了然，便于归纳总结。
2. 教材重组
2.1 将INTRODUCTION和READING AND VOCABULARY整合在一起，上一节阅读课。
2.2 将LISTENING AND VOCABULARY，FUNCTION， EVERYDAY ENGLISH以及WORK-BOOK中的Listening and speaking整合在一起，上一节听说课。
2.3 将GRAMMAR以及WORKBOOK中的Grammar整合在一起，上一节语法课。
2.4 将CULTURAL CORNER和WORK-BOOK中的Reading整合起来，上一节泛读课。
2.5 将SPEAKING， WRITING， TASK以及WORKBOOK中的Writing and speaking整合起来，上一节综合实践课。
3. 课型设计与课时分配
1st Period Reading
2nd Period Listening and Speaking
3rd Period Grammar
4th Period Extensive Reading
5th Period Integrating Skills
Ⅳ. 分课时教案
The First Period Reading
Teaching goals 教学目标
1. Target language 目标语言
a. 重点词汇和短语
challenge, combine, interpret, traditional, repertoire, soloist, concert, technique,
tune, style, contact, perform
b. 重点句式
The biggest challenge is to...
So it isn’t surprising that...
The ... and ... combine to...
They give life to the whole painting and they allow people to come into the
picture, like a dialogue.
2. Ability goals 能力目标
Enable the Ss to learn new vocabulary about music and musical instruments.
Enable the Ss to learn about Chinese traditional music and musician Liu Fang.
3. Learning ability goals 学能目标
Enable the Ss to learn how to get specific information from an interview about
Chinese traditional music and musician Liu Fang.
Teaching important points 教学重点
Learn new vocabulary about music and musical instruments through context.
Deal with the comprehending exercises.
Teaching difficult points 教学难点
Understand the characteristics of Chinese traditional music.
Teaching methods 教学方法
Brainstorming and discussion.
Teaching aids 教具准备
Multimedia, blackboard, and some pictures of Liu Fang.
Teaching procedures & ways 教学过程与方式
Step I Lead-in and Warming up
This step is to lead the Ss to the topic of this module.
T: Good morning / afternoon, everyone. I have a question for you: What do you
usually do after school to get refreshed after a day’s busy study?
S1: I like doing some sports with my classmates such as playing basketball,
football and so on.
S2: I usually watch some amusing TV programmes to get relaxed such as cartoon
films or entertainment report.
S3: For me, listening to some music is the best way to get relaxed. I will turn on
the radio and listen to Music Radio as soon as I arrive home every day.
T: I like listening to music to relieve myself from pressure, too. How many of
you prefer this way to get refreshed?
Some Ss will put up their hands. Take this chance to lead them to the topic of
music and introduce a little about the fun_ction of music in everyday life.
T: It seems that many of you enjoy listening to music to get yourselves released
from heavy learning tasks. It’s good to find an appropriate way to relax and to
have fun. Don’t let your homework takes too much of your spare time. Only
those who can balance study and recreation will get successful. By the way, have
you ever thought why you like listening to music? What does music mean to
you? OK, that’s what we are going to talk about and learn about this week.
Write music on the Bb.
MUSIC
T:What kind of musical instrument can you play?
S4: I can play the guitar. I began to learn it when I was 5 years old.
S5: I can play the violin. But I haven’t played it for a long time.
T: You mentioned guitar and violin. What other musical instruments do you
know? Now I will divide the class into two groups. You belong to Group 1, and
you Group 2. Group 1, please write the names of Chinese musical instruments on
the left side of the Bb, and Group 2 write the names of Western musical
instruments on the right side of the Bb. Let’s see which group will get more
names than the other.
This activity will get the Ss warm up and show interest in the topic.
A possible list:
Chinese musical instruments
Western musical instruments
Guzheng, Guqin, Pipa, Erhu, Gaohu, Banhu, Dizi, Xiao, Yangqin, Sheng, Liuqin, Sanxian, Suona, Gu(drum), Lou
Violin, Piano, Guitar, Flute, Saxophone, Clarinet, Tuba, Harmonica, Bass, Trombone, Accordion
T: Now look at the photos of some musical instruments. Can you tell which
instruments have strings?
S6: I think all of them have strings.
T: Then who can tell which Chinese and western instruments look similar?
S7: I think pipa, yueqin, mandolin and lute look similar.
S8: Hongkou and harp also look similar.
T: Then which of the instruments does the musician hold when he / she is
playing?
S9: Pipa, lute, yueqin and mandolin.
T: Very good. Do you know anything about the history of these Chinese musical
instruments? Were they all invented in China or brought to China from other
parts of the world? Now let’s read some information about them.
Get the Ss to read the information in Exercise 2 and learn the history
of some musical instruments.
T: OK. Now let’s discuss the two questions in groups of four.
Show the questions on the screen.
1. Do you know any Chinese classical music pieces which feature the Chinese
instruments we talked about?
2. Do you like the sound of traditional Chinese music? Why or why not?
After discussion.
T: Which groups would like to share your answers with the class?
Sample answer to Question 1:
The masterpieces Moon Reflection in ErQuan Spring, Giant Waves Again Sands
and Zhaojun Go Abroad feature erhu.
Ambushed All Around and Lofty Mountain and Running Water feature pipa.
Shepherd of Suwu, Happy to Meet and Birds in the Forest feature dizi.
Sample answer to Question 2:
I like the sound of traditional Chinese music. When I listen to them, I feel
very peaceful and relaxed. Many beautiful sceneries such as long corridor, blue
sky, white cloud and so on will come to my mind. Once I am in a blue mood, I
will choose some lively pieces and they will quickly bring me back to my normal
state. Another reason is that I think traditional Chinese music is closely
connected to poetry and you can feel the rhyme and rhythm. If you like
traditional Chinese literature, I am sure you will like traditional Chinese music.
Step II Reading and vocabulary
In this step, get the Ss to read an interview with Liu Fang and learn something
about traditional Chinese music. After reading, let them do some comprehending
exercises.
Show a picture of Liu Fang on the screen.
T: Do you know anything about the woman on the screen? Who is she?
S1: I know. She is a famous musician. She plays the guzheng and the pipa. I
watched her concert on TV.
T: You are right. She is famous all over the world for her excellent performance.
Now, read the article quickly and find the main idea of each part.
After the Ss finish reading.
T: What is Part 1 mainly about?
S2: Part 1 introduces Liu Fang as well as her musical training and background.
T: How about Part 2?
S3: Part 2 tells about Liu Fang’s musical influences and characteristics of
Chinese classical music.
T: Good. And Part 3?
S4: I think Part 3 is about Liu Fang’s love for performing live and her goals as
an artist.
T: Excellent answers. Now, let’s read Part 1 carefully and do Exercise 1.
This exercise will check the Ss’ understanding of some references.
Check the answers after the Ss finish it.
T: Now read Part 2 carefully and do Exercise 2.
Check the answers after the Ss finish it.
T: Read Part 3 and answers the questions in Exercise 3.
Suggested answers:
She enjoys performing in public. She likes the atmosphere in a concert hall
and she feels happy when she has a concert. She enjoys sharing feelings and ideas with friends or music lovers after the concert.
2. She feels lonely and depressed when there is no concert for a long time.
3. She wants to work with master musicians from other traditions and play with
them, using elements from different cultures to compose her own music.
4. She wishes to introduce classical Chinese pipa and guzheng music to every
corner of the world.
T: Who can summarize the writing purpose of this article?
S5: By describing Liu Fang’s musical background, influences, goals as an artist
and the characteristics of Chinese classical music, the writer aims to introduce
China’s famous music star Liu Fang and Chinese classical music to people all
around the world.
T: I quite agree with you. We should let the world know more about our typical
Chinese culture. Well, after reading the article, you have learned a lot about Liu
Fang and her music. This article is in the form of an interview. Now I’d like you
to write a short passage to give a brief introduction of Liu Fang and her music in
third person.
About 8 minutes later.
T: Who’d like to read your passage? Volunteer?
A sample passage:
Liu Fang, as an international music star, is famous for her work with
traditional Chinese musical instruments. Liu Fang was born in 1974. He mother
is a Dianju actress who taught her to play the yueqin when she was five years
old. And she has played the pipa since the age of six. She has given concerts
since she was eleven. When she was 15 years old, she went to Shanghai
Conservatory of Music and studied the pipa and the guzheng there. After
graduation, she went back home to Kunming and worked as a pipa soloist of the
Kunming Music and Dance Troupe. In 1996, Liu Fang moved to Canada with
her husband and has lived there since then.
In Liu Fang’s opinion, it is impossible to play classical Chinese pipa music if
one doesn’t have good technique. And the biggest challenge of playing the pipa
and the guzheng for her is to respect the traditions but to add her own style. Liu
Fang listened to many traditional opera singing and folk songs when she was
young, which influenced her a lot. he atmosphere in a concert and would feel
depressed or lonely when there is no concert for a long time. She also enjoys
sharing feelings and ideas with friends and music lovers after the concert. She
loves her career and she wishes to work with many master musicians and to be
able to compose her own music, using elements from different cultures. One of
her goals is to introduce classical Chinese pipa and guzheng music to every
corner of the world.
Step III Vocabulary
This step will enable the Ss to learn new vocabulary about music and musical
instruments through the context and some exercises.
T: Turn to page 45 and look at the words in the box. Is “challenge” a verb or
noun? What is it used as in the article?
S1: It can be both verb and noun. In this article, it is used as noun.
T: Good. For Liu Fang, the biggest challenge is to respect the traditions but to
add her own style. Then what is the biggest challenge in your English learning?
S2: For me, the biggest challenge is to express myself in English fluently.
S3: For me, the biggest challenge is to remember new vocabulary and the usages
of them.
T: Well, I think as long as you get the proper ways of learning English, they
won’t be a challenge anymore. Then how to use “challenge” as a verb? Look it
up in your dictionary and find out the usages by yourselves. “Interpret” has
many meanings. What does it mean in this article?
S4: I think here it means how one understands the classical pieces and presents
their meanings by means of playing pipa.
T: I think you got the exact meaning of it. What is the noun form of it?
S4: Interpretation.
T: Now complete the sentences in Exercise 4 with the correct form of the words
in the box.
Check the answers after the Ss finish it.
T: Now turn to page 46, and finish Exercise 5.
Check the answers after the Ss finish it.
Step IV Homework
1. Retell Liu Fang’s experience to your partners according to the passage you’ve
written.
2. Do Exercises 4, 5 and 6 of Vocabulary in the WORKBOOK.
The Second Period Listening and Speaking
Teaching goals 教学目标
1. Target language 目标语言
a. 重点词汇和短语
favorite, optimistic, relaxed, ridiculous, surprised, wonderful, amused / amusing,
bored / boring, excited / exciting, tired / tiring
b. 重点句式
I can’t stand...
I adore...
My favorite ... of all time is...
I think it is ... when...
2. Ability goals 能力目标
Enable the Ss to express emotions with the target language.
3. Learning ability goals 学能目标
Enable the Ss learn how to express emotions with the target language.
Teaching important points 教学重点
Positive words and negative words that describe feelings or things.
Teaching difficult points 教学难点
Help the Ss learn how to give opinions about things they like or dislike.
Teaching methods 教学方法
Brainstorming and listening for specific information.
Teaching aids 教具准备
A computer, a projector and some tapes.
Teaching procedures & ways 教学过程与方式
Step I Revision
Check the homework.
T: Good morning / afternoon. First, I’d like one of you to retell Liu Fang’s
experience to the whole class. Volunteer?
Ask a student to retell it in class. Then check their answers to the exercises in the
WORKBOOK.
Step Ⅱ Listening
In this step, the Ss will listen to two songs and do
Liu Fang enjoys performing in public. She likes Exercises 1 and 2.
according to what they hear. Then they will listen to Christine and Duncan talk
about the songs and then answer some questions.
T: Now let’s relax and listen to some songs. You just sit back and enjoy the
music.
Play the song Summertime.
T: What do you think of it? Do you like it?
S1: I like it. It is soft and beautiful.
S2: It reminds me of my happy childhood.
T: What is the style of this song?
S3: I think it is jazz music.
T: You got it. This song is from Porgy and Bess, a folk opera by George
Gershwin. It is a tragic love story about black Americans along the coast of south
California. There have been many versions with this song. The most popular is
by Mahalia Jackson who is the Queen of Gospel Music. Can you catch the lyric
of it? Now, let’s listen to it again and do Exercise 1 on page 48.
Check the answers with the whole class.
T: We are going to listen to another song. Before listening, look at the lyrics on
page 48, Exercise 2. Some words are missing. Predict the missing words which
rhyme with the underlined words.
After the Ss finish predicting, ask one of them to read the whole lyrics. Then
play the song.
T: This song is sung by Barbra Streisand, a famous American artist. It is included
in her album My Name is Barbra, Two, 1965. Her music is of typical American
style. If you like her style, you can find more of her songs and listen to them.
Play the song again and check the answers.
T: Next we will listen to a conversation between Christine and Duncan.
Play the tape for the first time and let the Ss get a general idea of the
conversation.
T: Read the questions on page 49, Exercise 4. I will play the conversation again.
Take down some notes while you are listening.
Play the tape again.
Then play it for a third time and let the Ss check their notes.
Ask some Ss to answer the questions orally according to their notes.
Step Ⅲ Speaking
In this step, the Ss will learn some words to describe feelings or things first.
Then enable them to learn to express emotions with these words and some
functional patterns.
Show the following words and chart on the screen.
beautiful, favorite, optimistic, relaxed, ridiculous, stupid, surprised, wonderful
Positive words
Negative words
T: Look at the words on the screen. For those you don’t know, look them up in
your dictionary. Then tell me what they have in common?
S1: They are all adjectives.
S2: I think they are all used to describe feelings or things.
T: Right! Decide whether they are positive words or negative words. Put them in
the chart. Then think of more words which belong to these two categories.
Positive words
Negative words
beautiful, favorite, optimistic, relaxed, wonderful, happy, amusing, amused, excited, magical
ridiculous, stupid, pessimistic, bored, boring, tired, tiring, sad, ugly, nervous, angry, lonely, uneasy
T: Now, look at the sentences in Exercise 1 of FUNCTION. Read them and find
out:
What do these sentences have in common? Pick out the words that describe
feelings or emotions.
Which sentences show that you have a good feeling about something?
Which of them express the strongest emotions?
The Ss read the sentences and get the answers to the questions.
S3: I think each sentence expresses a kind of emotion. The words that describe
feelings or emotions are: wonderful, ridiculous, happy, optimistic, adore and
can’t stand.
S4: Sentences 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 show that the speaker has a good feeling about
something.
S5: Sentences 1 and 7 express the strongest emotions. T: Good answers.
Remember that the expressions “adore” and “can’t stand” are both followed
by noun or -ing form. Now turn to Exercise 2 and complete the sentences with
your own opinions about things you like or dislike.
Ask some Ss to read out their sentences after they finish it.
T: Look at the words in the box of Exercise 3. Besides
“angry”, there are four groups of words. Watch carefully and you will find in
each group, the two words have the same root. And they are both adjectives. Can
you tell their different meanings?
S6: I think words ended with -ed describe people’s feelings and emotions. While
words ended with -ing describe the things or situations that make people feel ...
T: You are right. For example, the story is so amusing. It makes me feel amused.
Now, I’d like you to make some sentences with the three groups of words left.
Sample sentences:
The film we watched last night was very boring. I felt bored and left before it
was over.After hearing the exciting news that he was employed by the company,
he became excited.
Cleaning house is a tiring house chore. I feel very tired every time after I clean
up the whole house.
T: Look at the photos of singers and musicians. They stand for three different
types of music, classical, rock and Latin. Say how you feel about these different types of music. Use the words you learned in Exercise 3 and others adjectives to describe your feelings.
S7: Classical music makes me feel bored. Rock music makes me feel heated.
Latin music makes me feel excited.
...
Step III Listening and speaking (Workbook)
In this step, the Ss will practice Listening and speaking in the WORKBOOK.
T: Now we are going to hear a conversation between a young Chinese violin
player and a Canadian saxophone player. Before listening to the tape, predict
which speaker says each of the statements in Exercise 10 and why?
Sample answers:
1. The Chinese violin player says that because the violin has strings while the
saxophone doesn’t.
2. The saxophone player says that because it men-tions Quebec which is a
province of Canada.
3. The Chinese player says that because it mentions violin exam.
4. The saxophone player says that because jazz music features the saxophone.
Let the Ss listen to the tape and number the topics in Exercise 11. Then check the
answers.
Let the Ss listen to the tape again and complete the sentences in Exercise 12.
Then check the answers.
Let the Ss read the statements in Exercise 13 and tick the ones that are true
according to previous listening. Play the tape again and let them correct the false
ones. Then check the answers.
Step IV Everyday English
Enable the Ss to learn the meanings of some expressions used in everyday life
and then do some oral practice.
T: Turn to page 52 and finish Exercise 1.
After the Ss finish it, check the answers. Then ask them to do Exercise 2.
Step V Homework
T: Translate the lyric of Summertime into Chinese with poetic language. So
much for this period. Bye!
The Third Period Grammar
Teaching goals 教学目标
1. Target language 目标语言
The present perfect progressive tense: has / have been + v-ing
... I have been living in Canada since 1996.
2. Ability goals 能力目标
Enable the Ss to learn the present perfect progressive tense.
3. Learning ability goals 学能目标
Enable the Ss learn how to use the present perfect progressive tense.
Teaching important & difficult points教学重难点
The differences between the present perfect progressive tense and the present
perfect tense.
Teaching methods 教学方法
Explanation and practice.
Teaching aids 教具准备
Computer, a projector and a blackboard.
Teaching procedures & ways 教学过程与方式
Step I Revision
Greet the Ss and check the homework. Ask several Ss to read their translations of
the lyric.
A sample translation:
夏日时光，生活安逸
鱼儿跳，棉花长
你的爸爸很富有，妈妈很漂亮
所以安静下来，别哭了宝贝
终有一天早上，你将起来高唱
你将展翅高飞
但在那个早晨到来之前，没有事情能伤害你
在爸爸妈妈的守候下
T: Very poetic translations. This song is written for little children. The effect of
music on brain development in young children has been gaining widespread
attention. It is a simple and practical way to use music to enhance the
development of young children’s minds.
Step II Explanation of grammar focus
Show the following two sentences on the screen.
Liu Fang has been playing the pipa for the last three hours.
She’s been performing concerts every day since last month.
T: Look at the two sentences on the screen. Are they in present perfect tense?
Ss: No, they aren’t. The present perfect tense is “have / has + v-ed”. But this
sentence pattern is “have / has + been + v-ing”.
T: You are right. This pattern is what we are going to learn about today, the
present perfect progressive tense. In Chinese, it means “现在完成进行时”. This
pattern emphasizes that the action is continuing. So it is the emphatic form of the
present perfect tense. For each of these two sentences, we can divide it into two
parts. Take the first one for example. Liu Fang has played the pipa for the last
three hours. She is still playing the pipa now. Understand? Who likes to do the
same with the second sentence?
S1: Let me try. She has performed concerts every day since last month. She is
still performing now.
T: Very good. In the two sentences above, the people started doing the things in
the past and are still doing them. That’s what the present perfect progressive
tense is about. I am going to write some verbs on the Bb. Can you write down
their present perfect progressive tense?
Write the words on the Bb.
rain play live learn fly see
Sample answers:
has been raining; has / have been playing, has / have been living; has / have been
learning; has / have been flying; has / have been seeing
T: Now please make some sentences using the pres-ent perfect progressive tense.
S1: It has been raining for two days.
S2: We have been seeing quite a lot of each other recently.
S3: I have been living here for more than 10 years.
T: Good sentences. Now please finish Exercises 3 and 4 in GRAMMAR.
After the Ss finish them, check the answers with the class.
Step III Practice
Get the Ss to do more practice on the present perfect progressive tense by doing
the exercises in the WORKBOOK.
T: Now, scan the passage in READING AND VOCABULARY and find out the
sentences in present perfect progressive tense.
S1: I got it. “I have been living in Canada since 1996.”
T: That’s right. So is Liu Fang still living in Canada now?
S1: Yes, she is.
Step IV Homework
Preview CULTURAL CORNER, The Grammy Awards — Are They Important?
The Fourth Period Extensive Reading
Teaching goals 教学目标
1. Target language 目标语言
a. 重点词汇和短语
Grammy, award, category, vote, combine, soul, pianist, recordings
b. 重点句式
They’re like the Oscars in the film industry, and are given for important
achievements in recorded music.
There are 105 categories in the awards, and they cover 30 different types of
music...
His relaxed style combined jazz, blues, pop and a type of black music called
soul.
2. Ability goals 能力目标
Enable the Ss to talk about the Grammy Awards and the genius singer Ray
Charles.
3. Learning ability goals 学能目标
Enable the Ss to learn how to talk about Grammy Awards and Ray Charles.
Teaching important & difficult points教学重难点
Learn about the Grammy Awards.
Teaching methods 教学方法
Discussion and matching.
Teaching aids 教具准备
Recording, a projector and some slides.
Teaching procedures & ways 教学过程与方式
Step I Lead-in
T: Everyone, what is the highest and most popular award in the field of movie
industry?
Ss: The Oscars.
T: Good. Then how about the most popular award in the music industry?
Ss: The Grammy Awards.
T: Yes. I think most of you are familiar with them since you care so much about
movie stars and music stars. When and where was the latest Grammy award
held?
S: It was held on February 13, 2005 at LA’s Staples Center. I watched the
rebroadcast programme.
T: How often is it held?
S: It is held each year. This is the 47th Annual Grammy Awards.
Step II Cultural corner
T: Now read the passage and find out answers to the following questions.
Show the following on the screen.
1. How many categories and types of music are there in the awards? Name some.
2. Why is the award called Grammy Awards?
3. What does the awards depend on?
4. Do all musicians think Grammy is important and take it seriously?
Sample answers:
1. There are 105 categories in the awards and they cover 30 different types of
music such as pop, rock, jazz, blues, rap, classical, etc.
2. The award is called a Grammy because winners receive a statuette in the shape
of a gramophone, an old fashioned hi-fi system.
3. The awards depend on how many votes each artist receives from members of
the Recording Academy.
4. Not all musicians think Grammys are important. Some think they are not as
important as they used to be and therefore they don’t take them seriously. T: Discuss the second question on the top of page 39 in group of four. We know there is a separate set of awards for Latin music, Latin Grammys. Suppose there were Grammy Awards for Chinese music, what categories would you like to see?
After discussion.
T: Who would like to present your group’s opinions?
S1: I would be very happy if there were Grammy Awards for Chinese music. I
think if Chinese music is accepted in Grammy Awards, the award will be more
popular and appealing. I would like to see classical Chinese music and Chinese
folk music. Because I think that these two categories are typical representatives
of Chinese culture and they are quite different from western music. The
Grammys would provide a good chance for the communication between Chinese
traditional music and western music.
S2: I agree with you. I think traditional Chinese music is still known little by the
majority of westerners. If there were Grammys for traditional Chinese music,
more and more people will get to know this special form of musical art and only
in this way, can we introduce our music to every corner of the world.
Step III Reading (Workbook)
Choose a song sung by Ray Charles and play it to the Ss. Then get the Ss to read
the passage about Ray Charles in the WORKBOOK and do some
comprehending exercises.
T: Would you like listening to a song?
Ss: Sure.
T: OK. Listen and tell me whom the singer is and what type of music it is?
Play the tape.
T: Who is the singer?
S1: Ray Charles. I like him and his music very much. Unfortunately we lost him
last year. He left behind us many memorable songs. Genius Loves Company is
his last work.
T: Why do you like his music? What is his style?
S1: He is considered a pioneer of soul music. We know soul is a type of black
music.
S2: But I think his music is more than soul. It also combines jazz and rock.
T: OK. Thank you for your introduction of him. Read the passage on workbook— The Music of Ray Charles, and find out more about him. Ask the Ss to read the passage and match the headings listed in Exercise 7 with the paragraphs. And then finish Exercise 8.
After they finish Exercises 7 and 8, check the answers with the class.
T: By the way, what does this passage tell us about his type of music?
S3: His relaxed style combines jazz, blues, pop and soul.
T: You are right. Now, read and discuss the questions in Exercise 9.
Sample answers:
1. Ray Charles was born into a poor family, without a father. His younger brother
died when he was 5 years old.
2. He became blind at age of 7. And by that time he had been learning the piano
for a year. So his mother thought that would be the only way for him to earn
money in the future.
3. I think his mother is very far-sighted. She brought Ray to the right road for
him.
4. No, he didn’t. He went to a school for blind and deaf children, but later when
his mother died, he had to leave school.
5. Blindness made his life hard and uncomfortable but at the same time, it
enabled him to sing and compose music of his soul and heart. He couldn’t see
and therefore his hearing was largely sharpened.
6. He was called “the Genius” because he had great music talent and he had won
12 Grammy Awards and performed at 10,000 concerts around the world. He
made many recordings which are still classics.
7. Fu Cong, well-known pianist in China. He wins the good fame of “piano
poet”. Fu Cong has a deep understanding in the classics of the masters. He
performed wonderfully in the international music stages for about fifty years.
His great personality and artistic accomplishments are appreciated by people
home and abroad. I think his life and music would make interesting film.
Step IV Homework
T: Before we end this class, I’d like to share some music quotes with you.
Choose one that you like most and tell about your understanding of it.
Show the following on the screen.
Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be
silent.
—Victor Hugo
After silence that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music.
—Aldous Huxley
Music should strike fire from the heart of man, and bring tears from the eyes of
woman.
—Ludwig Van Beethoven
Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
—Red Auerbach
Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there.
—Miles Davis
It’s easy to play any musical instrument: all you have to do is touch the right key
at the right time and the instrument will play itself.
—J.S. Bach
Only the pure in heart can make a good soup.
— Ludwig Van Beethoven
You don’t need any brains to listen to music.
—Luciano Pavarotti
Give me a laundry list and I’ll set it to music.
—Gioacchino Antonio Rossini
Like a boxer in a title fight, you have to walk in that ring alone.
—Billy Joel
The Fifth Period Integrating Skills
Teaching goals 教学目标
1. Target language 目标语言
a. 重点词汇和短语
favorite, relax, review, concert, atmosphere, highlights, music interests and
habits
b. 重点句式
My favorite kind of music is...
I’ve been listening to ... for / since...
I like seeing live musical performances.
I like listening to music when...
2. Ability goals 能力目标
Enable the Ss to talk about music interests and habits.
Enable the Ss to write a class survey of music and a review of a concert.
3. Learning ability goals 学能目标
Help the Ss learn how to talk about music interests and habits.
Help the Ss learn how to write a class survey and a review of a concert.
Teaching important points 教学重点
Talk about music interests and write a class survey of music.
Teaching difficult points 教学难点
How to write a review of a concert.
Teaching methods 教学方法
Task-based activity, role-play and guided writing.
Teaching aids 教具准备
Computer, a projector and some slides.
Teaching procedures & ways 教学过程与方式
Step Ⅰ Revision
Ask several Ss to tell about their understanding of some music quotes.
T: Hello, everyone. What’s your favorite music quote? Call you say something
about it?
S1: My favorite quote is “Only the pure in heart can make a good soul.” I quite
agree with it. I think music, just like other forms of art, is produced with pure of
mind. If the musicians or singers care too much about fame and gain, they will
not produce any good music. And they will lose their fans at last. There have
been many such cases. So for artists, the most important thing is to keep their
mind pure and keep themselves away from the “Vanity Fair”.
S2: My favorite quote is “Music should strike fire from the heart of man, and
bring tears from the eyes of woman.” This quote vividly shows the power of
music. Good music touches the heart and soul of human being. Can you imagine
a film without music? In film production, music is largely used to heighten the
themes and atmosphere. In an epic film, symphony is usually used to express
grand historic scene and heroic spirit. While in a love story, the music will be
mild and romantic.
Step II Speaking
T: Now, let’s do a group work. You are going to work in groups of four. Ask each
other questions in Exercise 1 of SPEAKING and complete the following chart.
Show the following on the screen.
(S=student)
S1
S2
S3
S4
Favorite kinds of music
How long have been listening to it?
When do you listen to music?
How do you listen to music?
Why do you listen to music?
A sample chart:
S1
S2
S3
S4
Favorite kinds of music
rock
Pop
classical
rap
How long have been listening to it?
5 years
Since early age
Around 2 years
Not till recently
When do you listen to music?
Weekends
On my way home
Bedtime
After class
How do you listen to music?
MP3
On the radio
On a cassette player
Music TV
Why do you listen to music?
It makes me forget unhappy things and relieves me from pressure.
It makes me
relax.
It makes me feel quiet and easily fall asleep
I like it because it is finger –pop-ping and I can dance to it.
T: OK. Now report the music interests and habits of your group orally by using
the expressions in Exercise 2 and the chart above. Any volunteers?
S1: My favorite kind of music is rock, but Xu Ying’s favorite music is classical
music. I usually listen to rock on my MP3 while she likes listening to classical
music on a cassette player. I’ve been listening to rock for 5 years. Zhang Fei’s
favorite music is pop and she has listened to it since she was still a child.
S2: I like listening to music after class. I think music makes me relax. But Li Yao
usually listens to music at bedtime. She thinks it will make her quiet and fall
asleep soon. Li Yao likes listening to rap because she likes the rhythm of it and
she can dance to it. But I like rock. When I feel unhappy or stressed, rock always
gets me out.
Ask all groups to present their report to let the Ss have a clear idea of the music
interests and habits of their class.
Step III Writing
Enable the Ss to write a reply to an email about the music interests and habits in
their class according to their activities in SPEAKING.
T: Good report. Now turn to page 52. Here is a letter from an English-
speaking pen friend. Read and tell me what he / she tells us about.
S3: He / She tells about when and why the students in his / her class listen to
music.
T: Exactly. Do you have quite different music interests and habits or similar
ones?
Discuss with your group members and write a reply to the email and tell him /
her about when and why your classmates listen to music.
A sample reply:
I am glad to receive your mail about the music interests and habits in your
class. Recently we had a music lesson and we also did a survey of music. We not
only found out when and why people listen to music, we also found out what
their favorite music are, how long they have been listening to it and how they
listen to music.
According to the result of our survey, I think we have very similar music
interests and habits. Most of our classmates like listening to music on their way
to school and home. In the evening or weekends, most of our classmates enjoy
listening to music on TV, on CD or on their MP3. Still some like listening to
music while doing their homework.
As for the reasons of listening to music, there are some differences. About
70% of our classmates listen to music in order to get relax. You know we
Chinese students have heavy study tasks and a lot of homework to do. We don’t
have much fun except listening to music. Few students in our class listen to
music in the morning to help them wake up. But I think that’s a good idea to
wake people up. I will try it tomorrow morning.
Step IV Writing and speaking (WORKBOOK)
Get the Ss to read the newspaper review of a concert and answer some questions.
Then ask them to talk about a concert they have been to or seen on TV. Finally,
let them write a short report about the concert they talk about.
T: We are going to read a review of a concert. Before we read it, predict what
will be written in it.
S1: I think it will tell when and where the concert was held.
S2: I don’t think so. Because it is a review instead of a report, so I think it will
talk about whether it is successful or not, and what people think of it.
T: OK. Let’s read it and find out what it talks about. At the same time, try to find
answers to the questions in Exercise 14.
Two minutes later.
T: Who can tell us what the review talks about?
S3: It tells when the concert took place, who organized it, why it was organized,
who was performing in it, what music they played and the highlights. It comments that it was a success and the atmosphere was magical.
T: Good summary.
Sample answers to Exercise 14:
1. The concert was organized to raise money for sick children in the Welsh
Hospital.
2. It was organized by the students of the Welsh Community College.
3. It was performed by the students of the Welsh Community College.
4. At the end, some loud pop tunes were played and everyone in the hall stood up
and danced and sang.
T: Do you like seeing live concerts? What was the latest concert that you saw?
S1: I really want to see a live concert. But it is usually very expensive. So I have
never seen one. But I can see some concerts on TV.
S2: I like seeing live concerts. The atmosphere is magical and they make me feel
excited and convulsed. The most memorable concert for me is the concert
performed by the three top tenors in the Forbidden City. I watched it on TV.
...
T: Now work in pairs and talk with your partners about the concerts you have
been to or seen on TV. Use the expressions in Exercise 16.
A sample dialogue:
S1: What is your favorite concert that you have seen or been to?
S2: The concert performed by the three tenors in the Forbidden City. I watched it
on TV. It was so grand and memorable. How I wish I were able to see it live.
S1: When was it held?
S2: It was held in 23 June, 2001.
S1: Who are the three tenors? I guess one of them should be Pavarotti.
S2: Sure. And the other two are Placido Domingo and Carreras. They are all top
tenors in the world. I really enjoy their joint concert.
S1: What sort of music did they perform?
S2: They performed operas by Pietri and Puccini. It made me feel excited. I think
it was one of the greatest concerts ever performed in the Forbidden City. Many
government officials from home and abroad, celebrities, recreation and sports
stars as well as a crowd of 30000 attended the concert.
S1: A pity that I didn’t watch the concert. Pavarotti is my favorite opera tenor.
T: Now, suppose you are working for your school newspaper and you are asked
to report the concert. Write a short report according to what you have talked
about.
A sample report:
Last night, the three tenors, Plácido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti and José
Carreras presented a concert in Beijing’s Forbidden City and fired the hearts of
the audience of about 30,000 music lovers from all over the world. It was a
moment people had waited for a long time. The concert was a great success. The
first to come on stage was José Carreras, who opened the recital with the song
“Io conosco un giardino”, followed by Plácido Domingo who sang “Ch’ella
mi creda” and then Pavarotti with an aria from “Tosca”. The three tenors then
took turns at singing works by Puccini, Gastaldon and Sorozábal, with Pavarotti
ending the run of solos with “Granada”.
It was an historic event and its meaning has gone beyond the concert itself.
The concert aims to promote Beijing’s bid to hold the 2008 Olympic Games.
Many government officials and recreation and sports stars also attended the
concert.
Step V Homework
T: During this week, we talked a lot about music. In my opinion, good music is
not limited to any type. Those that touch people’s heart and convey feelings and
emotions from the singers’ deep soul are good music. I wish you grow up
happily with the company of music. Let music be your good friend! Homework
for today: Work in groups of five and finish TASK on page 40. Next time we
meet, I will ask some groups to present your work to the class. So much for this
module, see you next time!
A sample version: (A is the presenter of a TV programme; Xu, Yang, Liu and
Wang are experts on music)
A: Good afternoon, everyone. I am very glad to introduce four experts on music
to you. This is Mr Wang, an expert on classical music. This is Mr Xu, a
well-known music critic. Ms Yang, a music teacher at a senior high middle
school. She has been teaching music for 8 year. And the last, Ms Liu Fang, she is
famous for her work with traditional Chinese instruments, especially the pipa and
guzheng. Welcome to our programme. Our topic today is “How to get the young
interested in classical music?” Who will be the first to speak out your opinion?
W: It is a very good idea to introduce classical music to young people. Classical
music will help pure their mind and enhance their self-cultivation. But the
problem is classical music is usually hard for them to understand and accept. So I
think we should include classical music education in their curriculum.
Y: I quite agree with you. At present, there isn’t such a lesson in senior high
school. Most students enjoy listening to pop music which I think don’t do much
good to them. They think that classical music has nothing to do with them. It
would also be a good idea to invite some famous musicians to schools and let
them give lectures and performances to students.
A: Ms Liu, would you like to give lectures and performances to students?
L: I would love to teach them about pipa and guzheng music if time permits.
Classical music has influenced me a lot when I was young. I benefit a lot from
my early experience with traditional Chinese music. It helps me better
understand our culture and I am proud of our country. As the young generation of
our country, I think it is necessary for them to learn something about classical
Chinese music.
A: Xu, what’s your opinion?
X: In fact, there have been many concerts aimed at the young and school
students. Many young people show no interest in classical music. It’s not their
fault. I think our media don’t give them proper guidance. Most music TV and
radio programmes broadcast pop, rap, rock music. At the same time, there are
plenty of reports on pop singers and their concerts. How could you expect them
to get interested in classical music? So I think media should do something to help
the young get access to classical music and get interested in it. Don’t you agree,
A?
A: Thank you for your comment. I will talk to my leader about this problem.
Thank you all for your opinions. That’s all for today’s topic. Good-bye!
附 件
I. 语法解析
怎样区别现在完成时和现在完成进行时
现在完成进行时是一兼有现在完成时和现在进行时二者基本特点的时
态。由于它有现在完成时的特点，所以它可以表示某一动作对现在产生的结
果或影响。由于它有现在进行时的特点，所以它也可以表示某一动作的延续
性、临时性、重复性、生动性乃至感彩。
现在就现在完成进行时的这些特点和现在完成时作一简单的比较： 　　
（1）现在完成进行时和现在完成时皆可表示过去动作对现在产生的结果，但
前者所表示的结果是直接的，而后者所表示的则是最后的结果。如：
We have been cleaning the classroom．（a）
We have cleaned the classroom．（b）
（a）句可译为“我们打扫教室来着。”其直接结果可能是：我们身上都是灰。
（b）句可以译为“我们把教室打扫过了。”其结果是：现在教室很清洁，可
以用了。又，（a）句表示教室刚刚打扫过，（b）句则可能表示教室是昨天打
扫的。
Be careful! John has been painting the door．（a）
John has painted the door．（b）
（a）句表示约翰刚刚把门油漆过，现在油漆还未干，所以你要小心。（b）
句则无此含义，油漆可能已干了。
（2） 现在完成进行时有时有延续性，现在完成时往往没有。如：
They have been widening the road．（a）
They have widened the road．（b）
（a）句的意思是他们在加宽马路，但尚未完工。（b）句的意思则是已完工了。
有时现在完成时有延续性（如一些属于持续体的动词），但无临时性质。如：
Mr. Smith has been living in London since 1978．（a）
Mr. Smith has lived in London since 1978．（b）
（a）句有“史密斯先生在伦敦久居”的含义，（b）句则没有。
（3） 但现在完成进行时并不总是具有临时的性质，如：
My mother has been teaching English for twenty years．（a）
My mother has taught English for twenty years.（b）
（a）句在此并无临时性质，但较口语化。（b）句则较为正式。又，（a）句表
示动作现在仍在继续并将延续下去，（b）句的动作是否延续下去，须由上下
文决定，但在一般情况下都是延续下去的。
（4） 现在完成进行时往往表示动作在重复，现在完成时则常常不带重复性。
如：
Have you been meeting her lately？（a）
Have you met her lately？（b）
（a）句有“经常相会”之意，（b）句则没有。（b）句如与often，every day
等时间状语连用，当然也表示动作在重复。
（5） 现在完成进行时比较生动，有时含有明显的感彩，而现在完成时
往往只说明一个事实，一种影响或结果，平铺直叙，没有什么感彩可言。
如：
What have you been doing？（a）
What have you done？（b）
（a）句表示惊异。（b）句只是一个问题。
Have you been waiting long？（a）
Have you waited long？（b）
（a）句较（b）句生动。又，（a）句比较口语化。
I have been wanting to meet you for long．（a）
I have long wanted to meet you．（b）
（a）句比（b）句更亲切，更有礼貌。
Recently Mary has been doing her work regularly．（a）
Recently Mary has done her work regularly．（b）
（a）句显然是在表扬玛丽。（b）只说明一个事实。
下面还有一例，颇为有趣:
Who’s been eating my apples？（a）
Who’s eaten my apples？（b）
（a）句有强烈的感彩，表示愤怒不满，（b）句只是希望回答的一个问
题。又，（a）句兼有进行时态，所以有“苹果未被全部吃光”的意思，（b）
句是完成时态，说明“苹果一个不剩了”。
（6） 在否定结构中，现在完成时所否定的是谓语动词，现在完成进行时所
否定的是状语。如：
He hasn’t been speaking since three o’clock．（a）
He hasn’t spoken since three o’clock．（b）
句中所否定的不是has been speaking，而是 since three o’clock，其结构
等于 He has been speaking not since three o’clock but since half past three．这是因为现在完成进行时本身是没有否定结构的原故。（b）句用的是现在完成时，而现在完成时是有否定结构的，所以（b）句中所否定的自然是has spoken，意即“从三点起他一直沉默不语，未发一言”。
II． 背景知识
Some remarks on traditional Chinese pipa
Though also used in ensembles, the pipa is mainly a solo instrument like a guitar. The traditional repertoire consists of ancient Chinese pieces whose composers are mostly anonymous, and the contemporary compositions by composers with both Chinese and western musical influences.
Traditional Chinese music mostly refers to the compositions that have stood the test of time and are likely to exist “so long as man can breathe or eyes can see”. However, when talking about “traditional Chinese music”, just like Chinese, it is helpful to keep in mind that China is made up of many peoples, each more or less with its own tradition and music. Strictly speaking, “traditional music” refers to “sophisticated” music (or classical music) as opposed to folklore. Traditional music in this sense is intimately linked to poetry and to various forms of lyric drama and is more or less poetry without words. In the same manner as poetry, music sets out to express human feelings, soothe suffering and bring spiritual elevation. (see the interview article with Paula Kirman for more information.) Most contemporary music for the pipa takes advantage of advanced pipa techniques and music theories. The sources of inspiration are rich and are mostly traditional and folkloric melodies. In fact many pieces simply modify, transcribe or rearrange these melodies and themselves become part of the classical repertoire like the famous Dance of Yi People(Wang Hui-Ran). The repertoire is further enlarged by pieces composed or arranged for duets in which the pipa is accompanied by cello, guitar, flute, piano or zheng. There are also pieces for pipa and orchestra. Famous pipa concerti are Little sisters on the grassland (Liu Dehai and Wu Zhuqiang), Mulan (Gu Guanren), and The king takes off his armour (arranged by Yang liqin, as well as by Zhou Long), etc.
Once the pipa was introduced to the west, its music began to fuse with western music. More and more composers with western music education background begin to explore new possibilities with the pipa, such as USA-based composers, Tan Dun, Zhou Long, Chen Yi. Recently, Melissa Hui, an accomplished Candian composer, composed one piece for pipa and string quartet and another piece for pipa and nine western instruments, both having been premiered by Liu Fang in 1999 and 2002.
Types of Music
Music is food for the soul - a panacea for the mind. Music can help in improving memory. Kids can rattle off the entire alphabet range in song but are unable to remember the orders sans the tune. This happens because music functions are controlled in a different section of the brain than speech. Music continues to touch hearts the world over, irrespective of color and race.
Rock music
Rock music saw its origins in the rock ‘n’ roll era of the fifties. Rock music was initially seen as dance music and gradually began to dominate the music scene for a long time to come. Rock music survived the various stages of recording technology from 78 -rpm to tape format to cassette and the mini disc. Rock music has been primarily popular with the teenage audience. A rock music disc is still a collector’s item even today.
Metal music
Metal music emerged post World War II. Metal music was described as music that arises from the dissatisfied. Metal music is heavily influenced by the structure of the songs. While in rock music, songwriting is based within a form; in metal music the central melody decides the structure of the song. A scientist has described metal music as “information music”.
Rap music
Rap music is a creation of an American minority. It was widely believed the rap music, as a fad will not see the test of time. But it has already been around for nearly 20 years. Rap music can be traced to the West African professional singers and storytellers. Rap music was an offshoot of the Hip Hop culture—characterized by graffiti and break dancing. Rap music has been influenced considerably by Jamaican music. The Bronx in New York City was the originating hub of rap music.
Wedding music
If you are seeking wedding music to plan for your special day, you can choose from a variety of options. You can hire a DJ to liven up the mood on the dance floor with suitable wedding music. Wedding music can be classical and traditional. Some would prefer country melodies for wedding music. Wedding music can also vary from culture to culture. Dance music at a wedding can range from classical ballroom style to pop music to even the Brazilian Salsa.
Pop music
Popular music or Pop music, as it is more commonly called, is difficult to define. The forties and fifties saw the emergence of rock ‘n’ roll. Music became an integral part of American homes-the radio and phonograph were now common household items. Juke Boxes belted out pop music in diners and malt shops. One cannot talk of pop music and not talk of Francis Albert Sinatra. The Sixties saw pop music with Elvis, the King as well as Rhythm and Blues greats like Aretha, and Wilson Pickett. The Beatles and Wayne Newton were also pop music greats of the sixties. Barry Manilow dominated the pop music scene of the seventies while Michael Jackson ruled the eighties. As long as there is a need for entertainment, the pop music scene will continue to dominate the music industry.
New age music
What is new age music? Have you been struck by incredibly beautiful music in a store or restaurant? New Age music is soothing and relaxing as well as mood-elevating. If you are seeking music that is romantic and sensual, then new age music is just right for you. You would have heard wonderful new age music in the movie Chariots of Fire or Last of the Mohicans. Some of the romantic background score of daytime operas on television are examples of new age music. New age music can be categorized into genres such as Electronic, Neo-Classical and Ambient.
Karaoke music
Karaoke is a Japanese word coined from Kara-empty and Oke-orchestra. A device accompanies the user with the instrumental strains and records the voice of the singer—This is what Karaoke music is all about. To begin with Karaoke music, you need a karaoke player, television and the karaoke music. Karaoke music machines resemble the DVD players and can be hooked to the television set. A portable karaoke music machine is just what you need to get a party going.
Latin music
Music is part of life in Brazil-Latin music that pulsates with soul and is part of every celebration there. Latin music can range from the Brazilian Samba to Salsa to Calypso. Latin music is characterized by intense lyricism coupled with highly expressive melodies. Portuguese is a very musical tongue and contributes to the flavor of Latin music. Brazilian Latin music soon became very popular on the American music scene and even in Hollywood. Latin music is an integration of rhythm, melody, harmony and lyrics.
Brazilian music lends itself easily to dance music. It’s hard to resist to the dance music of the Samba and Salsa. Instrumental Brazilian melodies make ideal dance music. The Salsa, popular dance music, is a rich mixture of Afro Caribbean music brought by the Latinos and is very popular in the United States.
Hawaiian music
Hawaiian music is associated with the slow hula dance on the snowy white beaches. Hawaiian music is characterized by the slow strumming of the guitar at a leisurely pace that is so typical of Hawaii. Hawaiian music is ideal dance music.
Reggae music
Reggae music can be traced to Jamaica and also to New Orleans R&&B. Jamaican musicians slowed the beats owing to the sweltering heat and a new style of music, Reggae music was born. Reggae music lends itself to a variety of interpretations like melodic rock music as well as pop music.
Celtic music
Celtic music is said to cover the traditional music of the Celtic countries of Ireland, Scotland, Wales as well as parts of France and Spain. Celtic music was always identified with Celtic mysticism. Initially, Celtic music was confined to the Gaelic regions of Wales, Cornwall and Brittany along with regions of Spain and Portugal. Since then, Celtic music has traveled a long way to the United States. New York, Boston and Chicago, which have a traditional music culture, have taken to Celtic music too.
Spanish music
Spanish music brings to mind the colorful flamenco dancers of Spain dancing to the vibrant music so typical of the region. Spanish music covers a whole range of music. Church choirs as well as the latest rock music form an integral part of Spanish music. The world is dancing to the Spanish music tunes of Las Ketchup.
Soul music
Soul music took root in the mid sixties. New possibilities in lyrics and form were being explored. Soul music was the result of the creative freedom exercised by instrumentalists of the time. Rhythm and blues styles influenced soul music, which is smoother and more pleasing. Detroit’s Motown label was a popular soul music label of that era. Memphis also gave rise to soul music stars like Otis Redding, Sam and Dave and others from the Stax label.
Techno music
Techno music is a fully formed music style that can be traced to the early eighties. Inner-city Detroit combined electric funk and machine music to come up with Techno music. Techno music showed a tragic and rather melancholic nature and was influenced by its urban roots. Techno music then moved to European shores and became synonymous with the dance floor. Techno music continues to remain a marginal underground music in the United States.