Rhythmic Immersion Workshop

Objective: To develop and improve rhythmic quality in singing, aimed at all singers.

Rationale: Rhythm is inherent to life, and its development is crucial for good musical performance and a better connection with life in general.

Content: The workshop consists of four modules:

Module 1: Pulse

* Knowledge and recognition of tempos and pulses.

* Music for recognition.

Module 2: On-Off Beat (30 min)

* Introduction and recognition of strong and weak beats.

* Bamboo stick exercises (left, right, and singing).

* Syllabic exercises ta ta ta ku ta ku ku ku ku

* Clapping exercises (front and back of the hand).

Module 3: World Song Exercises (60 min)

* Clapping on 2 and 4 (off beat).

* Musical example and exercise (When The Saints).

* Brief explanation of African rhythms and clefs.

* Musical example and exercise (Prefixo do Verão).

* Musical example and exercise (Mãe Menininha).

* Brief explanation of Latin clefs.

* Musical example and exercise (Buena Vista).

* Brief explanation of off-beat flamenco.

* Musical example and exercise (Malageña).

* Brief explanation of Arabic accents.

* Musical example and exercise (Tarapaana).

Break (10 min)

Module 4: Learning and Singing Songs (60 min)

* Capturing the Downbeat.

* Reggae Clapping.

* Music (Buffalo Soldier).

* Music (Leave It).

* Music (Message in a Bottle).

* Music (Freedom).

Questions and Reflections (20 min)

Total duration: 3 hours