ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Smile and Learn English Genres of Music ???? Rap, Blues, Gospel, Disco y Country ???? Episode 2
Hey there! Do you enjoy listening to music? Today, we’re going to explore some cool types of music, also known as genres. Each genre has its own special sound, instruments, and history. Let’s dive in and discover them together!
Rap music began in the 1970s in big cities in the United States. The artists who perform rap are called “rappers.” They have a unique way of making music by singing very fast, almost like talking, and their words often rhyme like a poem. Rappers work with DJs who play the background music, creating a catchy beat. Have you ever tried rapping? It’s like a fun word game!
Blues music started in the early 20th century. It’s all about expressing feelings, especially sadness and heartbreak. The singer is the star of blues music, and their voice tells a story. The music sounds a bit sad, but it’s also very beautiful. When you listen to blues, you might feel the emotions in the music. It’s like the music is talking to your heart!
Gospel music is a type of religious music that was created by enslaved people in the United States long ago. It features groups of singers called choirs, and they often sing in a call-and-response style. This means one person sings a line, and the choir answers back. Instruments like tambourines, pianos, and guitars are common in gospel music. It’s joyful and uplifting!
Disco music became popular in the 1970s and is perfect for dancing! It has simple lyrics and electronic sounds that make you want to move. You can hear instruments like electric guitars, keyboards, and drums in disco music. Imagine a big dance party with colorful lights and everyone having a great time. That’s disco!
Country music comes from the Southern United States and has a mix of slow and fast rhythms. It features stringed instruments like the violin, guitar, and banjo. The banjo is a fun instrument that looks like a drum with strings. Country music often tells stories about life and love. It’s like listening to a musical storybook!
Wow, aren’t these music genres amazing? Which one do you like the most? Rap, blues, gospel, disco, or country? They all have something special to offer!
That’s all for today, but there’s so much more to learn about music. Stay tuned for more exciting music adventures. See you next time!
Remember, learning about music is fun and helps us understand different cultures and feelings. Keep exploring and enjoying the wonderful world of music!
Create Your Own Rap: Try making your own rap song! Think of a topic you like, such as your favorite animal or a fun day at the park. Write down some words that rhyme and try to say them quickly like a rapper. You can even ask a family member to play some music in the background while you rap. Share your rap with your friends or family and see if they can join in!
Feel the Blues: Listen to a blues song with your family. After listening, talk about how the music made you feel. Did it make you feel happy, sad, or something else? Try drawing a picture that shows the emotions you felt while listening to the blues. Share your drawing and feelings with your classmates or family.
Gospel Choir at Home: Gather your family or friends and form a mini gospel choir. Choose a simple song everyone knows, and try singing it in a call-and-response style. One person can sing a line, and the rest can respond. Use homemade instruments like pots, pans, or shakers to add some rhythm. Enjoy making joyful music together!
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Smile and Learn
Hi everyone! Let me ask you a question: Do you like rap? Have you ever listened to blues music? How about country music? Well, listen up because today we’re going to learn about these and other genres of music. It’s going to be awesome!
Remember that “genre” means type or style of music. Each genre of music is different. There are differences in how they sound, how people play them, what instruments are used, and even where they come from. Let’s get started!
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We’ll start with rap. Rap started in the 1970s in big cities in the United States. We call rap singers “rappers.” They have a very unique way of making music. Rappers often sing very fast and use a similar pitch throughout the whole song, so sometimes it sounds like they are talking. But if you pay close attention, the lyrics rhyme just like a poem. Rappers experiment a lot with the sound of words to create different kinds of effects.
Have you ever noticed this? Normally, rap is accompanied by other instruments that produce a repetitive rhythm. Rap music can be very fast. Have you ever heard of hip-hop DJs? A DJ normally accompanies rappers; they play the music or track that we hear in the background of rap songs. Let’s listen to a bit of rap music now.
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Next, let’s talk about blues. In English, we know that “blue” is a color, but right now we’re not talking about colors. Blues is a type of music that began in the early 20th century. It is mainly a vocal style of music, which means that although people play instruments, the singer is the star. The singer expresses emotions such as sadness and heartbreak through the lyrics of the song. The notes of blues songs have a special characteristic: they sound very sad. What do you feel when you listen to blues? Let’s listen to it.
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Now, let’s discuss gospel music. Gospel music is a type of religious music created by enslaved people who lived in the United States between the 17th and 19th centuries. Typical instruments in gospel music include tambourines, pianos, organs, guitars, and other stringed instruments, as well as some wind instruments. In gospel music, we hear groups of singers called choirs, as well as call-and-response structures. This means that the lead singer sings something, and the choir answers them. Let’s listen to some gospel music.
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Now, let’s move on to disco. Disco music started in the 1970s. In disco music, we can hear simple lyrics and electronically created sounds. Disco music is mainly made for dancing in discos and nightclubs. Doesn’t that sound like fun? You can hear electric guitar, electric bass, keyboards, and drums in disco music.
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Finally, let’s take a look at country music. Country music originated in the rural regions of the Southern United States in the early 20th century. In country music, we hear a mixture of slow and fast rhythms. Stringed instruments such as the violin, guitar, and bass, along with the piano and percussion instruments, are the most typical in country music. We can also hear another interesting instrument in country music: the banjo. The banjo is similar to a guitar and has four, five, or six strings. Its body looks like a drum, and people usually play it very fast.
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Wow! Aren’t these music genres fantastic? Which one is your favorite? Did you like rap, blues, gospel, disco, or country the best? I think they’re all great!
Well, that’s all for today, friends. But we still have a lot more genres of music left to learn about. We’ll continue exploring them in the next episode, so don’t miss it! See you next time!
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