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Music Lessons


Lessons

  1. Fado Music

Lesson: Fado Music

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Learning Goals

  1. Learn about the basic structure of a fado song.
  2. Learn the history of fado
  3. 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

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