1. GCSE MUSIC
AOS:
L1:
Timbre &
Dynamics
Strings

2. TERM 2 OBJECTIVES
AOS:
Timbre & Dynamics
To learn about the different classes of instruments
To learn about dynamic markings
To compose an idiomatic composition
To rehearse an ensemble piece for the Xmas concert
To perform another solo performance

3. TODAY’S OBJECTIVES
To learn about the different stringed instruments
To be able to identify key string techniques

4. STRINGED
INSTRUMENTS
Violin
Viola
Instrumental Group:
Orchestral / Non-fretted strings
Key Techniques:
Stopping / Tremelo
Cello
Pizzicato
Double Bass
/ Con Arco / Double

5. STRINGED
INSTRUMENTS
Classical Guitar
Acoustic Guitar Electric Guitar
Instrumental Group:
Fretted Strings
Key Techniques:
guitar / bass)
Bass Guitar
Note bend / Chords / Distortion (electric

6. TASK
Using the front of your book, create a revision fact file for stringed
instruments.
NON-FRETTED STRINGS
Instruments
Key Features
Techniques
Meaning
FRETTED STRINGS
Instruments
Key Features
Techniques
Meaning
OTHER STRINGS
Instruments
Key Features

7. LISTENING
You will hear a section of Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 8
1. Name three instruments you can hear
2. Which instrument plays the main melody?
3. Which of these string techniques can you hear?
Tremelando
Double Stopping
Pizzicato

8. LISTENING
You will hear a section of Muddy Waters’ “Too Young to Know”
1. Name two stringed instruments you can hear.
2. Which traditional electric guitar technique is heard in the introduction?

9. HOMEWORK
Prepare another solo performance piece
Research your own instrument for your idiomatic
composition:
You need to know the range and common techniques.