This Playalong: Africa by ToTo is an 80s classic but still graces playlists over 37 years later!
Our version is in Em (with easier chords than the original) – C, D, Em, F, F#m, G, Am and Bm with options for both easy or full chords.
Playalongs make a perfect complement to our Just Play Premium Resource.
Each Playalong Premium Resource is made up of a PowerPoint presentation incorporating instructional mp4 files so you can play along as you watch. The 4 tracks in this playalong include:
- Full backing track
- Backing track without vocals
- Drum and bass only
- Click track
Africa Sample:
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Our Just Play Playalongs are designed as an add-on to existing Just Play resources for teachers and schools to make more classroom music together.
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Technical requirements
Minimum operating system requirements – Microsoft Windows 8.1 or later and Mac OS 10.8 Mountain Lion or later. This resource requires Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 or later to be installed. To ensure fluid playback on a monitor and speakers, the computer needs to have a suitable video card, sound card, drivers and cables installed. Please consult your network administrator for further advice.
Payment information
The resource costs £14.99.
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Upon purchase / invoice request you will be sent an email containing links to download the resource. For queries and support please contact info@musicalfutures.org
Training
Musical Futures training programmes provide expert guidance through a practical introductions, and how to use the resource in your classroom.With prices starting at £75 you will receive a free copy of the Just Play Premium Resource as part of the training. Full details here.
Disclaimer: This resource is licensed for UK use only. Any unauthorised copying or re-selling of the resource will constitute an infringement of copyright (c) Musical Futures 2019
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Just Play, Scotland
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Castleford Academy, Wakefield
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Oldham Music Service, The Lyceum Building
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Our training programmes
Musical Futures training focuses on developing and extending the skills of classroom and instrumental teachers. All resources are included as part of the relevant training event.
- Just Play: building whole class instrumental skills
- Everyone Can Play: building foundational instrumental skills
- Steps to Success in GCSE Music
- Steps to Success in Vocational Music Qualifications
- Musical Futures: DJ Skills
- Leading Creative Subjects in Secondary Schools
- Find Your Voice
- An Introduction to Musical Futures
- In-House Training & Bespoke Workshops
Everyone Can Play Ukulele Twilight Workshop: Liverpool
Tue 10th Sep 2019
building foundational instrumental skills
Musical Futures Just Play: Scotland
Fri 13th Sep 2019
practical approaches to building essential musical skills on a range of instruments for whole class music making
Steps to Success in Vocational Music Qualifications: Essex
Fri 4th Oct 2019
Effectively deliver vocational music courses which are perfect for students who enjoy practical music making.
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