west african influence

Major Influence brought by African Slaves

3 music styles brought from Africa:

Worksongs

Gospel

Spirituals

Worksong

A song that is:

- sung while working

-to keep a steady beat for the workers

- to help keep a good spirit or morale for the workers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGglKPqG16s

Gospel Music

Gospel music:

- evolved from spirituals brought by African Slaves

- Purpose of Music: Artistic Expression

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd6sy5DKpxk

Spirituals

- religious songs of African Americans

- Purpose of Music- Artistic Expression (shows strong feelings and emotions)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJGahpt1-GU&feature=related

Hambone Technique

- African American rhythm technique

- use body percussion to create the sound

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnrlzc39edM

Call and Response Form- a form that alternates between the call

(solo singer) and the response (choir)

Improvisation- to create and perform spontaneously

or without preparation

- paved the way for jazz improvisation

A.K.A. - To make it up!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iimMKWF7SK0