New Grove

Directions for accessing New Grove online (assuming you can get online!!! grrr... )

1. go to UWSP Library home page

2. go to "Virtual reference desk"

3. click on "Music"

4. click on "Groves online"

Good luck, all!

Update on Posting

Miriam here. Working on allowing anyone (not just me) to create a new thread of discussion. In the meantime, feel free to comment to this post to ask questions if needed.

Thanks.

Motif Scavenger Hunt from Orpheus demo

Several people requested this slide, so enjoy....

Thanks for the honor of being in front of your beautiful sound this morning.

Miriam

A Motif iPod Scavenger Hunt

Listen to at least 4 songs that you really like and listen to frequently. Hunt for motifs while you listen. Make a detailed chart that includes:
song title & artist
when the motif first appears
what it sounds like
why you think it deserves to be called a motif

After you complete your chart, write down some thoughts to the questions below. They don’t have to be essays; just show that you’ve done some preparatory thinking for our discussions next class.
1.How long is a motif? When is a musical idea too long to classify as one?
2.Can a drum beat pattern be a motif?
3.Do you think knowing about motifs will change how you listen to these songs in the future? How?
4.How do you think knowing about motifs will change how you listen to a new song?

They Found Nemo

Carrie wanted everyone to see this (inspired by the Orpheus demo)....

CMP Blog is up an running!

Miriam and Bruce here. We're out in the hallway finishing up the blog setup. Looking forward to reading your ideas and reactions!