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1. Do your research. There are many great resources available on the web showing the key characteristics of many world-music genres/styles. Try not to make any assumptions about what a world-music style should sound like. 2. Decide what key characteristics are important to share with the class. For example: West African music is full of call & response, the music is lead by rhythmic ‘signals’ played by the Master Drummer on their drum. 3.
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Keep it practical. Benjamin Franklin said “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”
Issue 3.0 Autumn 2018
Ten Top Tips for
Teaching World Music
By Mike Simpson
