EDUC+515-+Paco+Bell+Cannon+Experiment

Web 2.0 Model Lesson  WEEK 1

In music, it is very important to learn from your peers. What I want us to do as a class is to create a virtual music workshop where we can record our pieces, listen to each others, and respond with critiques to each other to help better our performances as individuals. The piece we will be working on is Pachelbel Cannon in D. To begin, watch this entertaining video for kicks.

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Funny? I thought it was! Now watch the real performance of Pachelbel Cannon in D!

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Okay, now that you have heard the piece, I want you to follow these instructions for the rest of the week.

HOMEWORK 1. Practice everyday for 30-45 minutes. 2. Listen to the 2nd video at least twice a day. 3. Practice with a partner once this week.

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WEEK 2

By now, you should be feeling pretty good about the piece! Did you notice that everyone is playing the same piece? The difference (and you can tell in video 2) is that each violin player enters exactly four measures after the previous violin player! Is that neat that Johann Pachelbel composed this piece so that every note was in harmony with a note that is being played four measures later. That is genius!

Take a moment to watch Pachelbel Cannon played virtually!

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<span style="color: #5d0d78; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Okay, now for our group project. By now you should have your piece in a working progress! What I want you to do is listen to this Voicethread and record your own performance of Pachelbel Cannon on a commont on the Voicethread. Post a response to three others' recordings and give them some tips and suggestions as to how they can improve! Ready, get set, GO!

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