JEROME P.

MATOTE
Teacher Applicant
Teacher Applicant
Learning Objectives:
A. Describe the Japanese theater and its
vocal pattern, techniques and
instrumental pattern;

B. Analyze the importance of the Japanese

Theater in the culture of Japan; and

C. Create and improvise rhythmic pattern

of Japanese Theater by using sticks or
tapping the body parts.
JAPAN FLAG
THEATER
JAPANESE
THEATER
 Kabuki Theater

• Kabuki is one of the traditions that is very

popular until today.
• It is the traditional form of theater which
began at the end of the 16th century.
• Became the most successful theater in the
red districts of the great cities.
• Considered also the most important
Japanese contribution to the world
Theater.
Vocal patterns and techniques
of
Japanese Theater
Vocal patterns and Techniques

1.Ipponchoshi
• Or the continuous pattern
• Used in speeches building up to an
explosive climax in the
aragoto(Oversized, super natural,
rough hero) style
• Requires extraordinary breath control
that only few experts succeed in
achieving
Vocal patterns and Techniques

2. Nori
• Adopted from chanting or Jojuri ( a
traditional Japanese narrative music
in wich a TAYU sings to
accompaniment of a SHAMISEN.
• Implies a very sensitive capacity of
riding the rhythms of the shamisen
(string instrument) Declaiming each
accompaniment.
 Vocal patterns and Techniques

3. Yakuharai
• The subtle delivery of
poetical text written in
the Japanese metrical
form of alternating seven
and five syllables.
 JAPANESE SHAMISEN MUSIC
1.GAGAKU- Classic court music imported from
China during 18th century
2.KAGURA- Performed in Shinto Shrines
3.NO- Chant derived from shomyo, the
sophisticated and rich tradition of Bhuddist
chanting.
4.Nagauta- Is a love song wich reached a
golden age in the first half of the 19 century
as DANCE MUSIC the henge mono(quick
change piece)
Divide the class into three and let the
class watch a video clip of Kabuki
performance and discuss their
observations. After the discussions of
each group, they will share their
observations.
Group 1- Observe the costumes of the
characters in the theater play.
 
Group 2- Observe the different musical
instrument used in the theater play.
 
Group 3- Observe the techniques used by the
characters in performing Kabuki.
Watch the video clip of Kabuki
Theater and observe the musical
background. Then, in your original
group, make your own improvise
rhythmic pattern by tapping your
body, chairs or using sticks.
RUBRIC (For ASSESSMENT)

Excellent No rhythmic error; consistent while learning 5

and in performance
Good Usually maintains consistency in learning and 4
performing rhythms
Excellent No rhythmic error; consistent while learning and in 5
Fair Sometimes maintains consistency in learning
performance 3
Good Usually maintains consistency in learning and performing rhythms
4

Fair
and performing rhythms
Sometimes maintains consistency in learning and performing 3
rhythms
Needs Improvement Have frequent rhythmic errors; has trouble being consistent while 2
Needs
Poor
Have frequent rhythmic errors; has trouble
learning and in performance
Many rhythmic errors; inconsistent while learning and in
1
2
Improvement being consistent while learning and in
performance

performance
Poor Many rhythmic errors; inconsistent while 1
learning and in performance
 Agreement

A. Follow-Up Agreement:
Watch the video clip on YouTube and write your
understanding about the video on your note book
https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=67-
bgSFJiKc&feature=related
Excellent No rhythmic error; consistent while learning and in 5
1.Music Performance
Good
performance
Usually maintains consistency in learning and performing rhythms 4
2. Gesture
Fair Sometimes maintains consistency in learning and performing 3

3. Movement
rhythms
Needs Improvement Have frequent rhythmic errors; has trouble being consistent while 2
learning and in performance
4. Costume
Poor Many rhythmic errors; inconsistent while learning and in
performance
1

 
B. Advance Agreement:
Study the theater arts of China
THANK YOU
AND
GODBLESS