Suite Andalucía: V. Guadalquivir

(Movement V. is 11:54-16:02)

Program Note: "Suite Andalucía is Ernesto Lecuona's masterpiece for piano, reproduced worldwide and transcribed numerous times for other instruments, even for orchestra by the composer himself. It was composed in 1933, after Lecuona's trips to Spain. 

The six works refer to Andalusian landscapes, such as Malagueña (Málaga), the Guadalquivir River, the province of Córdoba... The rhythmic style of Andalusia dominates in this composition."

Movements Featured:
II. Andalucía
IV. Gitanerías
V. Guadalquivir

Suggested Activity:
Printable Rhythmic Pattern Worksheet Found at this Google Drive Link

• Listen for the four rhythmic patterns in Movement V. (See Below)
• Pass out and assign the Rhythmic Patterns to either individuals or groups
• Practice tapping your Rhythmic Pattern (one pattern at a time!)
• Listen to the piece, and tap your pattern alongside the performance!
• Switch Rhythmic Patterns, repeating steps three and four!
• Compose your own rhythmic pattern on the second page of the worksheet!