1. Blues Music

2. What have they all got in common?
Starter Activity
Listen to the follow examples of music....
What have they all
got in common?

3. Lesson Objectives: Today you will develop your....
Skills by listening to and performing examples of a walking bass and the 12 bar sequence
Knowledge of a walking bass and what it is used for
Understanding of how to use chords to create a walking bass and how Blues music influenced other genres of Music

4. 12 Bar Blues Structure – Reminder...
G / / / 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
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5. Plenary
Post it....
On your post it note, write down the answer to the following questions....
What is a walking bass?
What does it do to the music?
How did blues influence other types of music?