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The Roaring Twenties

The 1920s. The 1920s have often been called the __________________. World War I was over and people were relieved and happy. The US economy seemed prosperous and people were filled with a feeling that things are getting better. Popular music of this era mostly showed lightheartedness. The _____

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The Roaring Twenties

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    1. The Roaring Twenties Unit 5 Lesson 2 The Blues

    2. The 1920s The 1920s have often been called the __________________. World War I was over and people were relieved and happy. The US economy seemed prosperous and people were filled with a feeling that things are getting better. Popular music of this era mostly showed lightheartedness. The ____________ was the favorite dance because of its lively music. The beginnings of Jazz called _______________ increased in popularity in this era. A slow and mellow jazz form called _______ was created.

    3. Overview of the Era

    4. The Birth of Jazz

    5. The Blues Not all music in the 1920s was lighthearted. The _____ is a musical style that was created by African American musicians that _____________________________ but with hope for the future. The ___________ plays a specific chord progression.

    6. The Blues Chord Progression ___________________ is a series of chords played in an order. The ______(I), __________ (V), and _______________(IV) chords. The 12 bar blues: ex. I I I I IV IV I I V V I I C C C C F F C C G G C C Listen to “Royal Garden Blues”.

    7. Listening and performing activity: 1. Identify chord changes as played on the keyboard. 2. Identify chord changes within the song “Lost Your Head Blues”. Directions: I – palms down IV – thumbs up V – palms up 3. Play chord roots of 1920s medley on keyboard or any pitched instruments.

    8. Take Home Activity: Create your own 12 bar blues (chord roots only) to be played on the keyboard or any pitched instrument.

    9. Resources: Share the Music Bk 6 pp. 242 – 245 MacMillan, McGraw-Hill Recordings: Royal Garden Blues CD 5:30 1920s Medley CD 5:32 Share The Music 6th Grade Music CDS Macmillan, McGraw-Hill http://www.unitedstreaming.com The Roaring Twenties American History: From the Great War to the Depression, Discovery Channel School (2005)

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