Background and aims: In this workshop, Ana guides participants in getting in touch with their voice and body, to create polymelodies and polyrhythms. In this exercise, participants improvise melodies in small groups.
Step 1: Participants divide into small groups (up to 5). Each group has its own sound, which it repeats. Together, the group puts together a melody and sings it in rounds.
Step 2: Each group chooses a leader who guides them in changing their melody. The leader steps in front of the group and ‘imposes’ the new sound on them as they sing – changes in volume, speed and rhythm as well as in melody are encouraged. Every 5 minutes, a new leader should step forward; then, every 2 rounds.
