Music Appreciation Worksheet: Comparing Performers
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Performer Comparison – Music Appreciation
Day 1: Performer Comparison
Part of being an informed listener is knowing which performers you prefer, as well as what characteristics you find appealing in a performer. These vary from listener to listener, so it is important to develop your own preferences.
For this Listening Log, find two recordings of the same piece by two different performers. Listen to each piece at least twice. Then, answer the questions below.
Hint: Solo piano is a good place to start. Since no other instruments are competing with the piano, the choices the performer makes are easier to recognize than in an ensemble piece.
Title: voodoo child
Composer: Jimi Hendrix
Performer(s):Jimi Hendrix /various of other artist.
1. What was the first difference you noticed between the two pieces? What else was different? Jimi Hendrix hits the notes correctly, the other artist didn’t they just song the song but not as good
2. What stayed the same from the first recording to the next? What else do they have in common?
The LYRICS! That’s one thing that couldn’t be modified
3. Which recording did you prefer? Why?
I prefer Jimi Hendrix because it’s the original version, it has more feeling in it because it meant something to him. The original will always be the original its simple
Day 2: Performer Comparison
Now that you are familiar with two performances of the same piece, let’s take a more specific look at what makes them different and unique. Identifying and appreciating the personal style of a performer makes listening to music a richer, more rewarding experience.
Listen to both performances again, then thoroughly and thoughtfully answer the questions below. Don’t worry about whether your answers are “correct”. The important part is that you follow your intuition and respond according to your impression of the music.
1. Which performer plays the piece at a faster tempo (speed)? How does tempo change the overall effect of the piece?
The newer
Performer Comparison – Music Appreciation
Day 1: Performer Comparison
Part of being an informed listener is knowing which performers you prefer, as well as what characteristics you find appealing in a performer. These vary from listener to listener, so it is important to develop your own preferences.
For this Listening Log, find two recordings of the same piece by two different performers. Listen to each piece at least twice. Then, answer the questions below.
Hint: Solo piano is a good place to start. Since no other instruments are competing with the piano, the choices the performer makes are easier to recognize than in an ensemble piece.
Title: voodoo child
Composer: Jimi Hendrix
Performer(s):Jimi Hendrix /various of other artist.
1. What was the first difference you noticed between the two pieces? What else was different? Jimi Hendrix hits the notes correctly, the other artist didn’t they just song the song but not as good
2. What stayed the same from the first recording to the next? What else do they have in common?
The LYRICS! That’s one thing that couldn’t be modified
3. Which recording did you prefer? Why?
I prefer Jimi Hendrix because it’s the original version, it has more feeling in it because it meant something to him. The original will always be the original its simple
Day 2: Performer Comparison
Now that you are familiar with two performances of the same piece, let’s take a more specific look at what makes them different and unique. Identifying and appreciating the personal style of a performer makes listening to music a richer, more rewarding experience.
Listen to both performances again, then thoroughly and thoughtfully answer the questions below. Don’t worry about whether your answers are “correct”. The important part is that you follow your intuition and respond according to your impression of the music.
1. Which performer plays the piece at a faster tempo (speed)? How does tempo change the overall effect of the piece?
The newer