Koko- Yiri

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  • Koko
    • Dynamics
      • Little variation
      • Dynamics build naturally as instruments are added
    • Rhythm
      • 4/4 time signature
      • synocpoation
      • Triplets used by vocals
      • Balafons play cross rythms
      • Quaver, 2 semi quaver ostinato
      • Polyrhythmic
    • Tonality
      • G flat major
      • Hexatonic
        • Based on a six note scale
      • Balafons emphasis G flat and B flat notes
    • Structure
      • Repetition
      • Improvised opening
      • Unison in chorus
      • Vocal solo improvised over chorus
      • Outro
    • Pitch
      • Squeeze strings to tighten talking drum face
      • Play djembe with flat palm in middle or on edge
    • Texture
      • Monophonic opening- just balafons
      • heterophonic phrases- two balafons play different versions of phrase
      • Call and response
      • Layered texture
      • Polyphonic
    • Instrumentation
      • Balafons
      • Djembes
      • Talking drums
      • Vocals
      • Bell
    • Tempo
      • Free tempo- opening
      • The rest of the piece has a steady pulse
    • Melody
      • Based on the pentatonic scale

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