1. Lesson 1: ST: Odd one out Which is the odd one out and why? Y8: UNIT 2: CHORDS Lesson 1

2. 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

3. What is a chord? Y8: UNIT 2: CHORDS

4. How many songs can you name? The AXIS OF AWESOME

5. Chord sequence: Bar 1Bar 2Bar 3Bar 4 C majorG majorA minorF major 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 &

6. 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

7. DRUMS Learn how to play: Basic Drum pattern Resources: Instruction Sheets 5X sets of drum sticks 1 full kit

8. KEYBOARD Learn how to play the four chords: C major / G major / A minor / F major Resources: Instruction Sheet Note cards Keyboards

9. 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.

10. 8N groups GROUPS ABC GuitarKeyboardDrums TodayABC Next lesson 1 st halfCAB Next lesson 2 nd halfBCA

11. 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

12. lyrics 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 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 girl Livin' in a lonely world She took the midnight train goin' anywhere Just a city boy Born and raised in south Detroit He took the midnight train goin' anywhere Don't stop believin' Hold on to that feelin' Streetlight people

13. Lyrics Lady Gaga – Paparazzi I'm your biggest fan I'll follow you until you love me Papa-Paparazzi Baby there's no other superstar You know that I'll be your- Papa-Paparazzi Jay-Z Forever young I wanna be Forever young Do 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 day I'd roll out of bed in the morning And throw on what I wanted And go drink beer with the guys And chase after girls I'd kick it with who I wanted And I'd never get confronted for it 'Cause they stick up for me

14. 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

15. Lyrics The Calling – Wherever You Will Go Who will be there to take my place When I'm gone, you'll need love To light the shadows on your face If a great wave should fall It would fall upon us all And between the sand and stone Could you make it on your own If I could, then I would I'll go wherever you will go Way up high or down low I'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

16. Lesson 3 starter Match these chords… C Major G Major A Minor F Major G B D C E G F A C A C E Lesson 3

17. 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

18. 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

19. How to do well… Work as a team Choose song wisely Help each other with the instruments Use practice time wisely

20. Lesson 5 starter a 1.2.3.4. Name these chords and put them into order b cd 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

21. Song writing During today’s lesson you will Compose a song in groups

22. Theme Songs can be about anything….

23. Jay-Z: “Forever Young” Jason M’Raz: “I’m Yours” Adele: “Someone like You” Forever young I wanna be Forever young 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

24. Accompaniment = The background music Block Chords Um-cha Broken Chords + many more! “Forever Young” “I’m Yours” “Someone like You” TASK: Decide theme & accompaniment pattern for your song

25. 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

26. 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?

27. 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

28. Year 8

29. Lesson 6 Starter Match these key words More than one note Melody Accompaniment Lyrics Chord Background music Words of a song The main tune Background musicWords of a song More than one note The main tune Lesson 5

30. Song Writing Catchy Melody Clear structure (intro, verse, chorus) Ensemble & Performance skills Tips for Success

31. What makes a good performance? Y8: UNIT 2: CHORDS Lesson 6

32. Keywords UNITWORDDEFINITION CHORDS Chord Accompaniment Major Minor More than 1 note played at the same time Background music Happy sounding chord Sad sounding chord