The Power of Music and Sound This is a simple but very effective demonstration of the way that music and sound effects tell us how to feel about a scene. Sound is a powerful storytelling tool. We are often so focused on the image or story that we are unaware of how it works its magic on us! You may use the images provided here, or any image that can be interpreted in multiple ways. And you can use any music from any source. Be sure to use contrasting pieces of music – scary, romantic, funny, or suspenseful.
You will need: ☛☛ Images and a way to project them. You can copy the images provided in this activity and paste them into Power Point or another slide show. Or simply find an online image that you like. Here are a few potential sources: “The Images Shed” via The Literacy Shed The Mysteries of Harris Burdick (1984) by Chris Van Allsburg, via Mrs. Graves’ Website ☛☛ A range of music and a way to play it so that all can hear
Image credit: Louise Brooks on twitter/com/lobroo. 30 2020 Wisconsin Film Festival Big Screens, Little Folks Study Guide
