Vibrato

Introduction

Did you ever notice that professionals sound so different on oboe and bassoon? Maybe it is becuase they are using something called vibrato.

In this webquest, we are going to explore what vibrato is and some techniques to work on vibrato in small groups.

Task

To start learning about vibrato, you and your group will explore what vibrato is and how you can do it. The goal at the end of this webquest is that your group have an idea of vibrato sounds like and how you can do it.

Process

1. Begin by listening to a few examples below. Listen to each example and discuss with your group what you hear from the bassoon and oboe. Write down anything on the worksheet provided at the bottom of this page. Do the same for each example.

2. After listening to the examples, follow the links to some websites that talk about how to create vibrato on your instrument.

3. Once you are done reading each article, answer the questions on the worksheet provided.

4.After finishing the worksheet, present your answers to the rest of the class in discussion time.

Resources:

Listening Examples:

http://web.7.c3.audiovideoweb.com/va90web25003/companions/Foundations%2…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqBiUruvtWY

Websites:

http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Produce-an-Oboe-Vibrato&id=5286304

http://www.musicandthebassoon.org/50-units/unit-41

Worksheet for WebQuest on Vibrato:

Name: _____________________

Group Member Names: __________________

__________________

Date: ______________

Write down what you hear from each example of music:

Example 1:

Example 2:

Example 3:

Read the both articles and answer the following questions for each:

1. How does each article define vibrato?

2. Do the articles describe the purpose of vibrato?

3. What techniques are used to help you understand vibrato?

4. What did you like about each article? What did you not like?

Evaluation

I will be evaluating you based on three things:

1. Your participation in your group conversations (10 points)

2. The completion of the worksheet questions (10 points)

3. Your participation in the class discussion (10 points)

Total Points: 30 points

Conclusion

By the end of this webquest, you should have an understanding of what vibrato is and what is used for. You should also be able to try it out on your own instrument.

Credits

Oxford University Press- Oboe and Bassoon Audio Examples

International Double Reed Socieety- YouTube Video

Robert Hinchcliffe: "How to Produce and Oboe"

The University of Texas at Austin: "Music and the Bassoon"