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Music
Defining music
a locally produced
are so many othand are pretty good
prospective student.
such
scores
collectively.
6.
ny
sweet,
pleasing,
or
harmonious
sounds or sound: the music of the waves.
7. appreciation of or responsiveness to musical
sounds or harmonies: Music was in his very soul.
Introduction
The purpose of this book is to teach the student the fundamentals of music and an introduction to playing music. It is applicable for persons wishing to most musical instruments including the paino, wind intruments, and
string instruments etc. To this end the book begins with the fundamentals of music and the musical structure.
Learning to play music is very interesting because it can be approached from two different perspectives or you
can add a third.
The first is talent - some persons are born with exceptional talent who can do some things naturally or with
ease. To those individuals their talent should be recognised early so that relevant and appropriate training be
designed for them which takes into consideration their natural abilities. This discussion should take place with
the music director, the individual and their parent so that a collaborative approach can be adopted to cultivate
the necessary discipline in attaing advance musical skills.
The second is like - persons who like an instrument but may not have a particular talent to play the instrument.
This is always tricky because some great inventors and musicians may not have started off initially in that
area but over time acquired the skill and became accomplished musicians. What is important is the individual
diligence and discipline to apply themselves to learn and master the instrument.
Then there is the individual whose paents has an interest in the child learning a musical instrument. Training
for this individual can be superficial to assess the individual interest, and or passion for any of the instruments.
For any of the above scenarios this music book is applicable it provides a base understanding of musical fundamentals for the individual to determine their next step.
What is interesting about is that it uses local music material for the practice exercises. The hope is that build a
stronger and greater understanding for and appreciation of our cultural identity
Whole
half
quarter
eight
thirty
second
sixteenth
sixty
fourth
RESTS
Whole
half
quarter
eight
sixteenth
thirty
second
sixty
fourth
NOTE TREE
What is a note tree?
This identify the different notes used in music
Name
Notes
Rests
Equivalents
Whole note
Half note
Quarter note
Two Eight notes
Eight note
Sixteenth note
Two One hundred twenty-
eighth notes
Time Signatures
are and their
meaning
4
4
2 3
4 4
4
4
3 6 9
8 8 8
The numerator of the fraction indicates the number of beats to the measure, while the denominator refers to
the kind of note used in a beat.
Thus
3
8
Signature
C or
4
4
C or
2
2
2
4
3
4
3
8
6
8
9
8
Measures
Meaning;
Number of beats
to the measuer
Kind of note
entitled to a beat
quarter
half
quarter
quarter eight
eighth
eighth
Eighth rest
Sixteenth rest
Question: What are clefs and how many are in general use?
Answer: Clefs are characters which determine the
position of notes.
Two are in general use,the treble or G clef and the
bass or F clef
Eighth note
Sixteenth note
Spaces
Question:
The
staff
with its lines and
E
A
G
C
D
G
F A
B
spaces
represents only
a limited number of sounds. are not more necessary,
and if so, how are they represented?
Answer: The range of musical sounds is so great in
comparison to the limited compass of the staff that
additions are frequently necessary, both above and
below it. These positions are termed leger lines and
added spaces. By their use, it is possible to represent
any musical sound, however high or low in pitch it
may be. look at the example below with the treble
clef and the bass
Lines
Question: What are notes and how many are in general use?
Answer: Notes are characters representing musical
sounds of various lengths of which there are seven
commonly used as follows
Whole note
Half note
Quarter note
Spaces
Lines
Lines
Bass Clef
Treble Clef
Spaces
D
In
case the following strain also repeats the form is
Question: Give an illustration of the staff treble clef with characters thus far mentioned
appearing in their proper places
Whole note
Whole rest
sixteenth note
sixteenth rest
quarter note
half note
quarter rest
half rest
10
eight note
eight rest
sixty fourth
#)
C - no sharps or flats
G - one sharp (f)
D - two sharps (f and c)
A - three sharps (f, c, g)
E - four sharps (f, c, d, g)
F - one flat (b)
B flat - two flats
#
Question: What are accidentals?
Answer: Sharps, flats, or naturals occuring in a piece
of music, other than those found in the signature.
Question: What is a signature?
Answer: There are two kinds of signatures - the Key
Signature which is the sharps or flats placed at the
beginning of a piece of music to denote the key in
which it is written and the Time Signature which immediately follows the other to indicate the movement
and which appears in the form of a fraction as
2 2 3 4 6
2 4 4 4 8
Question: What
do these
figures indicate?
Answer: The upper figure indicates the number of
notes (or their equivalent) in each measure and the
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Bro Valentino
He has graced the Dimanche Gras stage as a finalist a number
of times, but somehow the coveted Calypso Monarch title has
always managed to elude him. Despite this, though, he continues
to press on because he believes his contribution to calypso is
necessary to build and maintain social and political consciousness among members of the public.
Anthony Emrold, more popularly known as Brother Valentino, is
genteel, but the sting in his matter-of-fact words when performing onstage are certainly not ephemeral. Words he penned, some
decades ago, that have been forever etched in the art form that is
calypso. So much so that his career as a calypsonian was examined and immortalized in 2011 with the publication of the book
The Man Behind the Music, written by Zeno Obi Constance.
Emrold was born in Cherry Hill, Grenada in 1941 and moved to
T&T at the age of five.
Before he found his niche as a composer and singer, he worked
in a printery, then as an electrician, a mechanic, and eventually a
tailor. It was his having to listen to calypso on the radio all day in
the tailor shop that led him to his calling.
I have been composing calypso for sixty plus years. I write my
own songs because what I want to say I dont want anyone else
saying it for me, he explains.
The first song I wrote was Women and Money, he recalls with
a smile. It was sung by the late Leroy Mighty Conqueror Paul.
His most recent composition is Constitutional Reform, which
qualified him for this years Calypso Monarch semi finals.
But among the many compositions that were inspired between
the first and the last, there are a few that stand out. The immutable Life is a stage (1972), the thought-provoking Where did
kaiso went (2004), the controversial True opposition, the legendary Calypso in trouble (1992) and the indelible Birds that fly
high (1982), he says, all tell stories that seem to stand the test of
time in any era. Steeped in history, the lyrics to these songs bear
stark resemblance to what happens in the here and now. But, according to Emrold, they didnt come about by chance. There is a
system involved.
I didnt just write these calypso just like that. Different people
have different methods, but for me its a process.
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Education
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Education
Written by
Sang by
Illiteracy illiteracy
Is mans greatest enemy
Its your duty yes your duty
To stamp it out completely
Ignorance always in people quest
Education saves you much distress
So learn learn learn as much as you can
This nations future is in your hands
Its a treasure yes a treasure
Beyond any measure
So secure it yes, secure it
Doh ever destroy it
A said to fight lifes battles come what may
Education will light up your way
Without it youll never never never get
through
Success or failure is now up to you
Its imperative
So lets u live
Its your perogrative
Give all that you can give
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Bro Valentino
He has graced
the Dimanche Gras stage as a finalist a number of times, but
somehow the coveted Calypso Monarch title has always managed to elude him. Despite this, though, he continues to press
on because he believes his contribution to calypso is necessary
to build and maintain social and political consciousness among
members of the public.
Anthony Emrold, more popularly known as Brother Valentino, is
genteel, but the sting in his matter-of-fact words when performing onstage are certainly not ephemeral. Words he penned, some
decades ago, that have been forever etched in the art form that is
calypso. So much so that his career as a calypsonian was examined and immortalized in 2011 with the publication of the book
The Man Behind the Music, written by Zeno Obi Constance.
Emrold was born in Cherry Hill, Grenada in 1941 and moved to
T&T at the age of five.
Before he found his niche as a composer and singer, he worked
in a printery, then as an electrician, a mechanic, and eventually a
tailor. It was his having to listen to calypso on the radio all day in
the tailor shop that led him to his calling.
I have been composing calypso for sixty plus years. I write my
own songs because what I want to say I dont want anyone else
saying it for me, he explains.
The first song I wrote was Women and Money, he recalls with
a smile. It was sung by the late Leroy Mighty Conqueror Paul.
His most recent composition is Constitutional Reform, which
qualified him for this years Calypso Monarch semi finals.
But among the many compositions that were inspired between
the first and the last, there are a few that stand out. The immutable Life is a stage (1972), the thought-provoking Where did
kaiso went (2004), the controversial True opposition, the legendary Calypso in trouble (1992) and the indelible Birds that fly
high (1982), he says, all tell stories that seem to stand the test of
time in any era. Steeped in history, the lyrics to these songs bear
stark resemblance to what happens in the here and now. But, according to Emrold, they didnt come about by chance. There is a
system involved.
I didnt just write these calypso just like that. Different people
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LIFE IS A STAGE
Performed by Anthony Emrold Phillip Brother Valentino
Life is a stage
And we are the actors
And everybody have a part to play
Like a never ending movie
With all different characters
Each one have a role to portray
Down to the scavengers
And them barristers
All them doctors and lawyers
And these ministers
So this honourable this
And this honourable that
And this lady so and so
Is a part all them people playing
I want you to know
So don't blame the politician
Anytime you find you get bad administration
oh No that was meant to be
The fella is playing his role superbly
Now doh't blame the judges for their injustice
While blame the criminals I say
Is a part they come out to play
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TRUE OPPOSITION
Performed by Anthony Emrold Phillip 'Brother Valentino'
Verse 1
We have no opposition in the house of Parliament
So politically is we who have to comment bout this government
But the tune you we chanting is wrong
Yet you keep singing along
Like you join the bunch of the wrong and strong well sing your
song
But if we check where the kaiso come from
Was the black mans cry and protest
But panorama and Dimarche Gras have your heads in a mess
what ah mess
Since in the days of Atillah
Kaiso showed its true colour
Ah wonder if you people know the importance of kaiso
Verse 3
It seem as though you dont know
The precious talent that you posses
It is a gift more valuable than all the rest, oh yes
The attention you gain from this nation is beyond any politician
So dont forget you are the true true opposition in this land
Yet you feeding the people minds
With the same set ah backside jive
And the real vintage kaiso struggling to survive, that is jive
Man get up and do your duty
You will be rewarded much more highly
We have a purpose and a reason
So we should all sing in unison
It is we who really voice aye
The voice in this land
The calypsonian is the only true opposition
Verse 4
Calypsonian in this majority
You have plenty priority
You could gain high status in the society um hum
So open your mouths and say something from an opposition
aspect
A solid message from you is what the people expect
According to what you say could condemn you when judgement
time reach
So the whole emphasis is on what you teach or you preach
You should always be a peoples mouthpiece
Sing out they call for justice at least
Doh let nobody put words in your mouth
And tell you what you should sing about
Is you who really got the voice in this land
The calypsonian is the only
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Stay up Zimbabwe
Lyrics by Anthony Emrold Phillip 'Brother Valentino
Verse 1
Verse 3
I hear the talk that America
Supporting white South Africa
But if we have to wuk voodoo
My people shouting Uhuru
Sound the drums and summon the witch doctors
To deal with those weird characters
Chorus
Calling them Ju Ju - Oh ya ye!
Calling them Zulu - Oh ya yo!
Showing Ashanti - Oh ya ye!
Calling Watusi - Oh ya yo!
In South Africa and Rhodesia - Oh ya ye!
Blood go run like water - Oh ya yo!
Prepare my brothers - Oh ya ye!
For the bloody River - Oh ya yo!
Just remember brothers - Oh ya ye!
Blood thicker than water - Oh ya yo!
Stay up Zimbabwe - Oh ya ye!
Stay up Zimbabwe - Oh ya ye!
Stay up Zimbabwe - Oh ya ye!
Stay up Zimbabwe - Oh ya yo!
Chorus
Calling them Zulu - Oh ya yo!
Calling them Ju Ju - Oh ya ye!
Showing Ashanti - Oh ya ye!
Calling Watusi - Oh ya yo!
In South Africa and Rhodesia - Oh ya ye!
Blood go run like water - Oh ya yo!
Prepare my brothers - Oh ya ye!
For the bloody River - Oh ya yo!
Just remember brothers - Oh ya ye!
Blood thicker than water - Oh ya yo!
Stay up Zimbabwe - Oh ya ye!
Stay up Zimbabwe - Oh ya ye!
Stay up Zimbabwe - Oh ya ye!
Stay up Zimbabwe - Oh ya yo!
Verse 2
I know this fight won't be so easy
But you got to get rid of the enemy
If you don't get rid of the enemy
The enemy shall get rid of thee
My people you see we have no choice
So Africans hear my voice
Verse 4
I pay homage to Steve Biko
And the children who died in Soweto
To the Freedom Fighters I declare
Africans affair is my affair
Ian Smith and Vorster got to go
The Revolution say so
Chorus
Calling them Zulu - Oh ya yo!
Calling them Ju Ju - Oh ya ye!
Showing Ashanti - Oh ya ye!
Calling Watusi - Oh ya yo!
In South Africa and Rhodesia - Oh ya ye!
Blood go run like water - Oh ya yo!
Prepare my brothers - Oh ya ye!
For the bloody River - Oh ya yo!
Chorus
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Verse 1
So you belong to the ivory tower
I say, this ivory tower of power
The material world makes you feel superior
So then you look down with scorn at your brother
But your flying space is getting very narrow
Soon you won't be able to resist the arrow.
Verse 3
You remind me a lot of the vultures
Flying in your private jets and helicopters
At the expense of the poor, you build your castle
After using us, you're giving us the hassle
You feel you are so protected up in orbit
You don't know you are just another flying target.
Chorus
Birds that fly high, none of them ever touch Jah sky
Birds that fly high got to fly back down to die
So flap your wings and fly, you could never touch Jah sky
And don't care how high you fly, you got to fly back down to die
Birds that fly high, got to fly back down to die.
Chorus
Birds that fly high, none of them ever touch Jah sky
Birds that fly high got to fly back down to die
So flap your wings and fly, you could never touch Jah sky
And don't care how high you fly, you got to fly back down to die
Birds that fly high, got to fly back down to die.
Verse 2
Politics and politicians is the problem
Power and corruption stands behind them
They create a dirty, middle class society
Within that circle, them control all the money
If they could have paid their way, they'd live forever
But we all got to go six feet under.
Verse 4
Mister big man, hear the words of this song
You only creating your own damnation
You make vanity and luxury your worry
But behind that stands a very sad, sad story
What does it profit a man who owns the whole world,
And yet suffereth the loss of his own soul?
Chorus
Birds that fly high, none of them ever touch Jah sky
Birds that fly high got to fly back down to die
So flap your wings and fly, you could never touch Jah sky
And don't care how high you fly, you got to fly back down to die
Birds that fly high, got to fly back down to die.
Chorus
Birds that fly high, none of them ever touch Jah sky
Birds that fly high got to fly back down to die
So flap your wings and fly, you could never touch Jah sky
And don't care how high you fly, you got to fly back down to die
Birds that fly high, got to fly back down to die.
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aka Brigo
By Carol Quash
But I dont write with pen and paper eh. From ever
since. I get the song in my head and I have a tape
recorder so I record it.
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LIMBO BREAK
Performed by Brigo
Verse 1
We coming out limbo dancing
We go break up tonight
We coming out limbo dancing
Watch we watch watch we
Music interlude
Break (x13)
Verse 3
In Trinidad and Tobago
And the rest of the Caribbean
When coming to calypso we does break slow, just so
We love to do the back dance
We love to do the shoulder dance
We love to do the neck dance
We come to show the world how to break to the beat
of kaiso
Join and let us do the limbo
The knee bone breaking up
The backbone breaking up
Fade
Verse 2
They brought dancers from London
They said they were hard as stone
The dancers they brought to compete against we
Had to watch we and admire we
We love to do the back dance
We love to do the shoulder dance
We love to do the hand dance
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Chorus
doh beat mama popo
doh beat mama popo
granny tell she ah warn yuh awready
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Ah get so delirious
Ah throw it away
[CHORUS]
CHORUS
Ah man tell me
[CHORUS]
Ah properly tie
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Hail I
Most high
Walking in the dark
Walking in the dark
Man must give praises to the most high
Jah be praised
Chorus
Like if we walking
Like if we walking
Long as man have no respect for man
Now to me meet hell in this land
AFRICA OPEN YOUR EYES
AUSTRALIA OPEN YUH EYE
Verse 4
When I was a little fella
Right here in our land
I use to see a lot of ???????? showing respect to little children
But today it got some ?????? going to be their children downfall
Because ah lot of us just studying cash and not studying to train
we children at all
Chorus
Like if we walking
Like if we walking
Long as man have no respect for man
Now to me meet hell in this land
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