Little+Fugue+G+Min.+(Polyphonic+Texture)

Contributing Teacher(s):Howard Scudder
Resources: Audio System, Video Projector

Content:
• 6.1 Recognize, aurally, same and different sections • 9.1 Identify and discuss music in relation to history.

Introduction/Problem:
A Fugue is a polyphonic composition based on one main theme (melody) called a subject. After the main theme is stated it is repeated in other voice ranges. These repetitions are called answers. Counter subjects (secondary melodies) can be introduced. The high voice (melody) is called the soprano voice. There can also be alto, tenor and bass voice ranges. Voice range does not necessarily mean a human voice but can also relate to the range on an instrument such as a organ in which the "Little Fugue in G minor" by Johann Sebastian Bach wrote. J. S. Bach is considered by many musicologist to be the master of the fugue as exemplified in work "The Art of the Fugue".

Procedures:
Analyze the Subject (main melody) with the students.

Here is a visual representation of "The Little Fugue".

media type="file" key="Fugue (G min).flv" width="540" height="383" align="center"

Here is another visual representation: []

Here is a live video recording: media type="file" key="Bach Fugue in G min.flv" width="520" height="457" align="center"

Student Product/Work:
Students will try to sing the subject at the beginning using the LA syllable. Volunteers can ask to sing the subject.

Assessment/Rubric:
Student will raise their hand shortly each time they hear the subject enter. Teacher will assess by observation.

Enrichment/Reteaching:
Johann Sebastian Bach Little Fugue in G minor Polyphonic The Art of the Fugue