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Lesson 1: ST: Odd one out. Y8: UNIT 2: CHORDS. Which is the odd one out and why?. Lesson 1. Y8: UNIT 2: CHORDS. During this unit you will.. Learn to play basic chords on the Guitar Learn to play chords on the keyboard Learn to play a bass line Learn to play basic rock beats on the drums
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Lesson 1: ST: Odd one out Y8: UNIT 2: CHORDS Which is the odd one out and why? Lesson 1
Y8: UNIT 2: CHORDS • During this unit you will.. • Learn to play basic chords on the Guitar • Learn to play chords on the keyboard • Learn to play a bass line • Learn to play basic rock beats on the drums • Perform as a band
Y8: UNIT 2: CHORDS What is a chord?
The AXIS OF AWESOME How many songs can you name?
The AXIS OF AWESOME Chord sequence:
GUITAR & BASS GUITAR Guitar: Learn how to play the four chords: C major / G major / A minor / F major Bass: Learn how to play the 4 notes: C / G / A / F Resources: Instruction Sheet Photos of chords Guitars
DRUMS Learn how to play: Basic Drum pattern Resources: Instruction Sheets 5X sets of drum sticks 1 full kit
KEYBOARD Learn how to play the four chords: C major / G major / A minor / F major Resources: Instruction Sheet Note cards Keyboards
Y8: UNIT 2: CHORDS • For this to work you must… • Follow normal classroom rules • Help each other • Use the resources available to you • Share the instruments fairly • Keep working – do extension tasks once the basics are mastered.
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Lesson 2 ST Y8: UNIT 2: CHORDS 1. What is a chord? 2. What was the chord sequence we learnt? 3. Name as many songs as you can which used this chord sequence Lesson 2
lyrics Jason Mraz: I’m Yours Well, you done done me and you bet I felt it I tried to be chill but your so hot that I melted I fell right through the cracks, now I'm tryin to get back before the cool done run out I'll be givin it my best test and nothin's gonna stop me but divine intervention I reckon it's again my turn to win some or learn some But I won't hesitate no more,no more, it cannot wait I'm yours Journey – Don’t Stop Just a small town girlLivin' in a lonely worldShe took the midnight train goin' anywhereJust a city boyBorn and raised in south DetroitHe took the midnight train goin' anywhereDon't stop believin'Hold on to that feelin'Streetlight people Lenka – The Show I'm just a little bit caught in the middle Life is a maze and love is a riddle I don't know where to go I can't do it alone I've tried And I don't know why
Beyonce – If I Were a Boy If I were a boy even just for a dayI'd roll out of bed in the morningAnd throw on what I wantedAnd go drink beer with the guysAnd chase after girlsI'd kick it with who I wantedAnd I'd never get confronted for it'Cause they stick up for me Lyrics Lady Gaga – Paparazzi I'm your biggest fanI'll follow you until you love mePapa-PaparazziBaby there's no other superstarYou know that I'll be your-Papa-Paparazzi Jay-Z Forever young I wanna beForever youngDo you really want to live forever,forever, and ever? (Uhh)Forever young (Young)I wanna be (Aye, may the best of your todays...Forever young (Be the worst of your tomorrows...Do you really want to live forever, (But we ain't even thinkin that far...Ya kna what i mean?)Forever, forever young
Lyrics The Beatles – Let it Be When I find myself in times of trouble, mother Mary comes to me, speaking words of wisdom, let it be. And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me, speaking words of wisdom, let it be. Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be. Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
Lyrics The Calling – Wherever You Will Go Who will be there to take my placeWhen I'm gone, you'll need loveTo light the shadows on your faceIf a great wave should fallIt would fall upon us allAnd between the sand and stoneCould you make it on your own If I could, then I wouldI'll go wherever you will goWay up high or down lowI'll go wherever you will go RHCP: Under the Bridge Sometimes I feel like I don’t have a partner Sometimes I feel like my only friend, Is the city I live in, the city of angels. Lonely as I am, together we cry
Lesson 3 starter Match these chords… C Major A E F C G D C A B G Major C G E A Minor F Major Lesson 3
Y8: UNIT 2: CHORDS • During the next two lessons you will.. • Form a band • Choose one of the pieces which follow this chord sequence and practice it • Perform as a band
Songs which use this chord sequence… Jason M’Raz: I’m Yours Journey: Don’t Stop Beatles: Let It Be Jaz Z: Forever Young Lenka: The Show Lady GaGa: Paparazzi Beyonce: If I were a Boy U2: With or without you The Calling: Wherever you will go
How to do well… • Choose song wisely • Help each other with the instruments • Use practice time wisely • Work as a team
Lesson 5 starter Name these chords and put them into order 4 3 a b E C G A E C 2 1 c d F C A G D B A Minor C Major G Major F Major 1. 2. 3. 4. Lesson 4
Song writing • During today’s lesson you will • Compose a song in groups
Theme Songs can be about anything….
Jay-Z: “Forever Young” Jason M’Raz: “I’m Yours” Adele: “Someone like You” But I won't hesitate no more, no more, it cannot wait I'm yours I heard that you’re settled down, That you found a girl and you’re married now Forever young I wanna beForever young
Accompaniment = The background music “I’m Yours” “Forever Young” “Someone like You” + many more! Block Chords Broken Chords Um-cha TASK: Decide theme & accompaniment pattern for your song
Melody = The main tune The Beatles: ”Let it Be” Journey: “Don’t Stop” The Calling: “Wherever You Will Go” If I could, then I wouldI'll go wherever you will go Don't stop believin'Hold on to that feelin'Streetlight people Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be. Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
Melody What makes a good melody? Don’t worry about the words Use repetition Make sure it’s catchy Make sure it matches the accompaniment
Melody = The main tune Lyrics second Lyrics first Repeat the chords and improvise using the white notes Speak the words over the chords in a rhythm TASK: Write a melody to go over your accompaniment
Friday 16th December Year 8
Lesson 6 Starter Background music Words of a song More than one note The main tune Match these key words Melody Background music Accompaniment Words of a song More than one note Lyrics Chord The main tune Lesson 5
Song Writing Tips for Success Catchy Melody Clear structure (intro, verse, chorus) Ensemble & Performance skills
Y8: UNIT 2: CHORDS What makes a good performance? Lesson 6
Keywords More than 1 note played at the same time Background music Happy sounding chord Sad sounding chord