Espresso Shot: Layered Ostinati and Engine Engine Number Nine
This is a quick “espresso shot” episode. My hope is that it’s an actionable teaching idea that applies some larger principles, and gives you some inspiration on your drive to work. For my part, it keeps me thinking through many ideas and connections so I stay energized as well.
Main Rhyme:
Engine engine number nine going down Chicago line
See it sparkle, see it shine, engine engine number nine
Ostinato 1:
Clack clack clickity clack
Ostinato 2:
Cling clang
Pedagogical Use:
Rhythm vs Beat
Quarter rest
