Lesson 1: ST: Odd one out Which is the odd one out and why? Y8: UNIT 2: CHORDS Lesson 1
Dec 24, 2015
Lesson 1: ST: Odd one out
Which is the odd one out and why?
Y8: UNIT 2: CHORDS
Lesson 1
• 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?
Y8: UNIT 2: CHORDS
How many songs can you name?
The AXIS OF AWESOME
The AXIS OF AWESOME
Chord sequence:
Bar 1 Bar 2 Bar 3 Bar 4
C major G major A minor F major1 & 2 & 3 & 4
&1 & 2 & 3 & 4
&1 & 2 & 3 & 4
&1 & 2 & 3 & 4
&
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 SheetPhotos of chordsGuitars
DRUMS
Learn how to play:Basic Drum pattern
Resources:Instruction Sheets5X sets of drum sticks1 full kit
KEYBOARD
Learn how to play the four chords:C major / G major / A minor / F major
Resources:Instruction SheetNote cardsKeyboards
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.
8N groupsGROUPS
A B C
Guitar Keyboard Drums
Today A B C
Next lesson 1st half C A B
Next lesson 2nd half B C A
Lesson 2 STY8: 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
Lenka – The Show
I'm just a little bit caught in the middleLife is a maze and love is a riddle
I don't know where to go I can't do it alone I've triedAnd I don't know why
Jason Mraz: I’m Yours
Well, you done done me and you bet I felt itI tried to be chill but your so hot that I melted
I fell right through the cracks, now I'm tryin to get backbefore the cool done run out I'll be givin it my best test
and nothin's gonna stop me but divine interventionI 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 world
She took the midnight train goin' anywhere
Just a city boyBorn and raised in south Detroit
He took the midnight train goin' anywhere
Don't stop believin'Hold on to that feelin'
Streetlight people
Lyrics
Lady Gaga – Paparazzi
I'm your biggest fanI'll follow you until you love me
Papa-PaparazziBaby there's no other superstar
You know that I'll be your-Papa-Paparazzi
Jay-Z
Forever young I wanna be
Forever 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
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 guys
And chase after girlsI'd kick it with who I wantedAnd I'd never get confronted for it'Cause they stick up for me
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
LyricsThe Calling – Wherever You Will Go
Who will be there to take my placeWhen I'm gone, you'll need love
To light the shadows on your faceIf a great wave should fall
It 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 partnerSometimes 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 starterMatch these chords…
C Major
G Major
A Minor
F Major
G B D
C E G
F A C
A C E
Lesson 3
• 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
Y8: UNIT 2: CHORDS
Songs which use this chord sequence…
Jason M’Raz: I’m YoursJourney: Don’t Stop
Beatles: Let It Be
Jaz Z: Forever Young
Lenka: The ShowLady GaGa: Paparazzi
Beyonce: If I were a Boy
U2: With or without you
The Calling: Wherever you will go
How to do well…
• Work as a team
• Choose song wisely
• Help each other with the instruments
• Use practice time wisely
Lesson 5 startera
1. 2. 3. 4.
Name these chords and put them into order
b
c d
4
F Major
F A C
C Major
C E G
1
G Major
G B D
2
A Minor
A C E
3
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: “Someon
e like You”
Forever young I wanna be
Forever young
But I won't hesitate no
more,no more,
it cannot waitI'm yours
I heard that you’re
settled down, That you
found a girl and you’re
married now
Accompaniment
= The background music
Block Chords
Um-chaBroken Chords
+ many more!
“Forever Young”
“I’m Yours”
“Someone like You”
TASK: Decide theme & accompaniment pattern for your song
Don't stop believin'
Hold on to that feelin'Streetlight people
The Beatles: ”Let it Be”
Journey: “Don’t Stop”
The Calling: “Wherever
You Will Go”
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be. Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
If I could, then I would
I'll go wherever you will go
Melody
= The main tune
Melody
Don’t worry about the words
Use repetition
Make sure it’s catchy
Make sure it matches the accompaniment
What makes a good melody?
Lyrics second
Repeat the chords and improvise using the white
notes
Lyrics first
Speak the words over the chords in
a rhythm
Melody
= The main tune
TASK: Write a melody to go over your accompaniment
Year 8
Lesson 6 StarterMatch these key words
More than one note
Melody
Accompaniment
Lyrics
Chord
Background music
Words of a song
The main tune
Background music
Words of a song
More than one note
The main tune
Lesson 5
Song Writing
Catchy Melody
Clear structure (intro, verse, chorus)Ensemble & Performance skills
Tips for Success
What makes a good performance?
Y8: UNIT 2: CHORDS
Lesson 6
KeywordsUNIT WORD DEFINITION
CHORDS Chord
Accompaniment
Major
Minor
More than 1 note played at the
same time
Background music
Happy sounding chord
Sad sounding chord