Part 1 - Research Your Musical Heritage Step 1: Find your musical heritage by choosing one part of your ethnic heritage to research the music. For example, if you
have both Irish and English roots, you may choose either culture and research its music.
Step 2: Research these elements of the traditional ethnic music in the culture you've chosen
• Singing: What does it sound like in the culture? What is it used for?
• Instrumental: What does it sound like in the culture? What is it used for?
Dancing: Is traditional dance practiced in this culture? If so, for what?
Step 3: Explain the use of at least three instruments and illustrate them with pictures.
Step 4: Include at least two audio samples (or links to them) and discuss their musical sound.
Step 5: Compile your findings into a report of at least 400 words, being sure to include each of the elements you
researched: types of music, unique sound, instruments, pictures, and audio examples.