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This unit begins by looking at how “junk” and “recyclable” objects can be used as percussion instruments and explores the different timbres available from these non-conventional sound sources.  Pupils watch and listen to a number of performances by percussion groups such as STOMP and Weapons of Sound, to see how they have used “junk” objects to create percussive pieces using elements of music such as rhythm, ostinato, beat/pulse, how a piece is structured and how different “junk” percussion timbres have been selected and combined to create an intended effect.  Pupils create their own “junk” percussion piece - here, the stimulus is “The Kitchen”, but this can be adapted to other musical or non-musical starting points. 

Element Focus - Rhythm, Texture, Timbre & Dynamics, Form & Structure

Secondary/Key Stage 3 Unit - Recycled Rhythms

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Exploring Ostinato & Junk Percussion

STOMP

Website of the junk

percussion group STOMP

Also see STOMP London

Weapons of Sound

The original junk percussion band since 1993

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