Music Lessons
Lessons
- Fado Music
Lesson: Fado Music
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Learning Goals
- Learn about the basic structure of a fado song.
- Learn the history of fado
- Learn about the Portuguese Guitar and its notation
Minds On
- After reading the section on Maria Severa, have students watch the above video to hear the song.
Action
- Try to determine the basic structure of a fado song, keeping in mind tempo, key signatures, and vocals.
- Have students translate the lyrics using Google Translate. What is the basic theme of the song.
Consolidation
OPTION 1: Create your own fado song
OPTION 2: Have students create a presentation on a fado artist they have studied.
OPTION 3: Have students research the different types of fado music and present them to the class.
Success Criteria
1. Successful delivery of an oral presentation.
2. Understanding of the basic format of a fado song
2. Understanding of the basic format of a fado song