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Background information The structuring of the elements being studied in this lesson provides a taster to extended analysis and further activities to enhance aural perception. Distinctive examples have been chosen to promote a quick response from students. By presenting aural clues in a visual form it is hoped to lead the student towards purely aural stimuli at a later stage. Students should be encouraged to observe the more static nature of the harmonic structure and note the independence of the melodic material in the examples here. Some teachers may prefer to use the lesson as a brief precursor to extended vocal and instrumental work. Sequencing software may provide a different approach to this subject that teachers may wish to explore. A good initial activity might focus on melody and bass lines with a drum track providing accompaniment prior to harmonic work being introduced. The subject should encourage class discussion, particularly through the use of further examples as described in the teachers’ notes. There are useful follow-ups for looking at elements such as ground bass at: http://www.musicdepartment.org.uk/ground_bass.htm Many examples of both Midi and MP3 files of classical material are downloadable from: http://www.classicalarchives.com A good source of free and cheap sheet music, including some of the examples mentioned here is: www.sibeliusmusic.com Due to the use of Flash in this lesson, it has not been possible to precisely synchronise music with images. However, for an example of how this can be done, students should look at The Music Animation Machine at http://www.well.com/~smalin/. It elegantly presents well-chosen samples through the use of the Quicktime movie format. The music is well chosen and the system works well both for general observations and more focused study. Videotapes of the animations are also available free to teachers and libraries. ©learnthings Ltd 2004