Play a children’s song on something that’s not an existing musical instrument
Task types:
Solo
Filmed
Creative
Subjective
Single brief
AdaptedMastertasks:
Mastertask notes:
In this version of the task, all of the contestants are instructed to play the same children’s song on something which isn’t a musical instrument, and they are judged based on how emotive their performance is.
Locations:
Task brief
The task brief is laid on the table in the living room. The brief for the task is as follows:
Play music with something that isn’t meant for playing music.
Perform the song ‘Ukko Nooa’.
The best, most emotionally rousing listening experience wins.
You have 20 minutes to make your instrument.
Your time starts now.
Task notes
- The song Ukko Nooa (‘Old Man Noah’; Noah as in the Biblical figure) is an old children’s song (composer unknown), often used in Finland and Sweden when children are just starting to learn how to play the piano, as it uses very few keys.
Task stats
Points
17
Disquals
0
Attempts
Click on the thumbnail images below to read a description of each attempt.
Similar tasks
