Listening

A. Listen to the following two examples. Compare and contrast them using the elements of music discussed (melody, harmony, rhythm, performing forces, texture, form, and dynamics). How are they similar? How do they differ? See below for additional instructions. 1. https://youtu.be/6jirqq-c7E0 Wynton Marsalis – Buddy Bolden’s Blues 2. https://youtu.be/HB6pVG2OmVU Paul McCartney – Day Tripper – Live In Tokyo 2013 B. Listen to the original version of “Summertime,” the aria composed by George Gershwin for his folk opera “Porgy and Bess” that we learned about; Porgy & Bess “Summertime” https://youtu.be/O7-Qa92Rzbk . Using musical terms, explain how it differs to the version by jazz artist, Sydney Bechet.